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Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Troubleshooting slow SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) or SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) file transfers on Linux servers involves identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the system. Here is a systematic approach to diagnose and resolve the issue: 1. Check Network Performance Bandwidth: Verify the available bandwidth between the source and destination servers using tools like iperf or […]
Implementing a disaster recovery (DR) plan for a data center is a critical responsibility to ensure business continuity in the event of a natural disaster, hardware failure, cyberattack, or other catastrophic events. Below are the steps to design and implement a robust disaster recovery plan: 1. Assess Risks and Identify Critical Systems Risk Assessment: Identify […]
Implementing a fire suppression system in a datacenter is critical to ensuring the safety of personnel, protecting sensitive equipment, and minimizing downtime. Here are the best practices and strategies for implementing fire suppression systems in datacenters: 1. Understand Fire Risks in Datacenters Datacenters present unique fire risks due to high concentrations of electrical equipment, heat […]
Implementing IT infrastructure for DevOps pipelines involves creating a robust, scalable, and reliable environment to support continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and automated workflows. As an IT manager responsible for various components such as data centers, storage, servers, virtualization, and container orchestration, here is a step-by-step guide to implementing IT infrastructure for DevOps pipelines: […]
Managing certificate lifecycles in an IT infrastructure is critical to ensuring security, compliance, and system reliability. Certificates, such as SSL/TLS certificates, enable secure communication and authentication. Here’s how you can effectively manage their lifecycle: 1. Understand the Certificate Lifecycle The typical certificate lifecycle includes the following stages: – Request: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) […]
Configuring network bonding (also known as NIC teaming or link aggregation) for servers enhances network performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to configure network bonding: Prerequisites Network Interface Cards (NICs): Ensure your server has at least two physical NICs available for bonding. Switch Configuration: Configure the switch to support bonding/teaming (e.g., LACP […]