Backup and Recovery Guidelines

      Following is a summary of the guidance which can be distributed to a larger IT community. Server backups are performed for business continuity and system/disaster recovery purposes.          Specific file recoveries from server backups are possible when adhering to the following criteria:  The server backups must be overwritten every 30 days or less for email servers and 90 days or less for...

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Benefits of VMware

Introduction       Virtual servers provide benefits in several fields: higher availability, faster deployment, lower cost, lower energy use, and simpler upgrades.  High availability      VMware's VMotion technology enables the live migration of running virtual machines. Virtual machines do not need to be shut down for the vast majority of physical server maintenance events or virtual-environment patching....

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HP Power Calculator Program

      For anyone who are using or planning to use HP server, this help for calculate PDU before connect to the UPS. HP ProLiant Servers - Online HP Power Calculators The HP Online Power Calculator has been replaced by the HP Power Advisor for HP ProLiant G6 servers and beyond. Use the HP Power Calculator for HP ProLiant G5 and earlier server models.         The HP Power Advisor...

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Data Center Rack Install

       I worte this to provides guidelines for the process of data center rack installations at your company(s). Server installation is addressed specifically in the Server Installation standard. This will be achieved by a workforce including, but not limited to, contractors, vendor partners and employees who consistently apply safe work practices. Safe work practices, including emergency procedures in the event of disasters....

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Ping Multiple Destination With Batch File

       A common tool that network and system admins make use of is the “Ping” command which is a very simple and effective way to verify a machine is available on the network (firewall rules depending of course). So if you find yourself having to ping multiple machines at once, a very useful tool is the batch files, which will not only ping all the ip addresses but also give you ping results in text file format with just single...

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How to Use the Traceroute Command

     Traceroute is a command which can show you the path a packet of information takes from your computer to one you specify. It will list all the routers it passes through until it reaches its destination, or fails to and is discarded. In addition to this, it will tell you how long each 'hop' from router to router takes.     In Windows, select Start > Run > Type cmd or Start > Programs > Accessories > Command...

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How to Use the Ping Command

       Pinging is a command which tells you if the connection between your computer and a particular domain is working correctly.        In Windows, select Start > Run > Type cmd or Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. This will give you a window like the one below.       Enter the word ping, followed by a space, then the domain name.       If the results...

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