Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Configuring high availability (HA) for critical servers ensures minimal downtime and continued operations in case of hardware or software failures. As an IT manager responsible for datacenter infrastructure, you can implement high availability using various methods depending on the application requirements, server types, and technologies. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Assess Criticality and Requirements Identify […]
Performing disaster recovery (DR) drills for backups is essential to ensure your organization is prepared to recover data and systems in the event of an actual disaster. As an IT manager responsible for the infrastructure, follow these steps to conduct effective DR drills: 1. Plan the Disaster Recovery Drill Define Objectives: Determine what you want […]
Managing backup power systems in a datacenter is critical for ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing downtime in case of power outages. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to manage backup power systems effectively: 1. Assess Power Requirements Determine Power Load: Calculate the total power consumption of your datacenter, including servers, network equipment, cooling systems, and […]
Handling a backup system failure is critical for ensuring data protection and business continuity. As an IT manager responsible for the entire infrastructure, here’s a systematic approach to address backup system failures effectively: 1. Assess the Situation Immediately Identify the Root Cause: Determine whether the failure is hardware-related (e.g., storage device malfunction), software-related (e.g., backup […]
Setting up automatic backups for your servers is critical to ensure data protection and disaster recovery. Below is a step-by-step process for implementing automatic backups: Step 1: Define Backup Requirements Understand What to Backup: Decide which data, applications, databases, and system configurations are critical. Prioritize files, application data, OS configurations, virtual machines, and databases. Define […]
Planning for data center hardware refresh cycles is critical to maintaining optimal performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency in your IT infrastructure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to effectively plan for hardware refresh cycles: 1. Assess Current Hardware Lifecycle Understand Vendor Lifespan Recommendations: Check the manufacturer’s recommended lifecycle for servers, storage, networking equipment, and other hardware. […]