0509, 2020

What to do when your server crashes

T-Blog Editor/ September 5, 2020/ Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data Centre Servers, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Windows Server Troubleshooting

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesHere are some troubleshooting steps you can take as you determine whether the crash occurred at the hardware, operating system or application level. By Brien Posey If you are reading this, then I’m assuming that you are probably working through the nightmare of a server crash. The bad news — aside from the experience of your server crashing — is that

0209, 2020

Windows 10 system requirements for enterprise users

T-Blog Editor/ September 2, 2020/ Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Windows 10

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesIT pros must understand that their desktops’ upgrade method, workload and other factors affect whether the Windows 10 system requirements are sufficient. By Brien Posey Kari Finn Ed Tittel Published: 28 Aug 2020 The Windows 10 minimum system requirements help ensure that Windows 10 desktops are secure and will run effectively, but in some situations these minimums aren’t quite enough. Microsoft

0209, 2020

Data center backup power systems, standards to address downtime

T-Blog Editor/ September 2, 2020/ Data center capacity Planning, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesBackup power is essential to reduce — or eliminate — downtime. Admins can refer to industry standards, UPSes and generators to build out systems that support critical components. By Alan R. Earls Published: 26 Aug 2020 As companies must deliver ever-higher levels of uptime, data center backup power supplies gain more attention. They have also grown in sophistication, and admins can

2608, 2020

See what single- and dual-socket servers can add to your infrastructure.

T-Blog Editor/ August 26, 2020/ Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesBy Kerry Doyle Different server types bring advantages in processing speed, memory availability and overall cost. Single-socket servers offer cost, utilization benefits to admins For certain data centers, single-socket servers offer a more economical, resource-specific alternative to established dual-socket servers. Increasingly, organizations of all sizes can spend less to deploy single-socket 24+ core servers and achieve the same performance levels

2307, 2020

Data Center IT asset disposal-some considerations.

T-Blog Editor/ July 23, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteEffective IT asset disposal is essential for data center health IT hardware evaluation and procurement are necessary — and potentially exciting — parts of data center management. But aside from seeing what shiny new tech can be introduced to your infrastructure, you must also track what IT assets are due for retirement. Consistently monitoring aging hardware and replacing it at

0506, 2020

How to purchase the best server hardware for small business

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data Centre Servers, Expert Advise and Opinion, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 10 minutesBefore buying a server, it’s important to assess the SMB’s needs and review these seven steps outlining the factors an organization should consider. By Robert Sheldon Contributor –SearchSQLServer Published: 04 Jun 2020 Organizations of all sizes rely on servers to support their workloads, and small businesses are no exception. But purchasing a server can be a daunting task, as there

0506, 2020

An in-depth look at calculating server hardware costs for SMBs

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesServers can be expensive, but there’s more to the purchase than just the price of the hardware. Learn what additional items an SMB must factor into the overall cost. By Brien Posey Microsoft MVP –SearchDataBackup Published: 03 Jun 2020 Even though many larger organizations run a significant percentage of their workloads in the cloud, there are some compelling benefits for

0506, 2020

The history of server hardware

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesServer hardware has consistently evolved since the first web server in 1990. Here’s a look at the major advancements in form factor, management and virtualization. By Jacob Roundy SearchDataCenter Published: 04 Jun 2020 Millions of servers exist worldwide, many of which are hidden away in server farms and data centers. But have you ever considered the technology’s origins? The history