debt collection
I have been given the round-around concerning a debt collection for which I did not receive until June 2012 that according to your records were filed in 2008. I have several questions concerning this matter: 1) Why did it take so long to notify me of this debt? 2) I plan to pay this debt [...]
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| June 29, 2012 12:52 AM
Data Center management
I have been given the round-around concerning a debt collection for which I did not receive until June 2012 that according to your records were filed in 2008. I have several questions concerning this matter: 1) Why did it take so long to notify me of this debt? 2) I plan to pay this debt [...]
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| June 29, 2012 12:52 AM
Data Center management
What can be done to improve efficiency in “green” datacenters?
Any tips of tweaks for how to maximize the savings offered by going green with our hosting? Thanks!
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| March 31, 2012 10:56 PM
Data Center, Data Center management, Green data center, Green IT Strategy
Any tips of tweaks for how to maximize the savings offered by going green with our hosting? Thanks!
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| March 31, 2012 10:56 PM
Data Center, Data Center management, Green data center, Green IT Strategy
Open IT Forum: How do you prepare your data center for severe weather?
Every season has its share of weather threats, and we want to know how you prepare for them. The east coast is gearing up for Hurricane Irene’s arrival, and we were wondering what steps you were taking (if any) to make sure your data center doesn’t see much (or any) downtime. What unique conditions do [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:12 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, CIO, CRM, Data Center management, Database, DataCenter, Development, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Recovery Plan, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Every season has its share of weather threats, and we want to know how you prepare for them. The east coast is gearing up for Hurricane Irene’s arrival, and we were wondering what steps you were taking (if any) to make sure your data center doesn’t see much (or any) downtime. What unique conditions do [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:12 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, CIO, CRM, Data Center management, Database, DataCenter, Development, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Recovery Plan, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Open IT Forum: What are some creative ways to cool a data center?
Whether it’s a nearby natural water source or a unique rack design, share your ideas for creative ways to cool a data center right here, and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points! When you leave your idea in the dicussion section, cast your vote on the best idea of the bunch! The winner gets a free [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:43 PM
Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Open IT Forum
Whether it’s a nearby natural water source or a unique rack design, share your ideas for creative ways to cool a data center right here, and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points! When you leave your idea in the dicussion section, cast your vote on the best idea of the bunch! The winner gets a free [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:43 PM
Data center cooling, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Open IT Forum
Open IT Forum: What data center fads should be avoided?
There’s always something new and improved, especially in something as complex as a data center. What are some recent technologies you’ve seen that strike you more as fads rather than essential additions to the data center? Share your opinion, and we’ll share 75 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 2:49 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Data center operations, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
There’s always something new and improved, especially in something as complex as a data center. What are some recent technologies you’ve seen that strike you more as fads rather than essential additions to the data center? Share your opinion, and we’ll share 75 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 2:49 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data center design, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Data center operations, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Open IT Forum: What to consider when building a data center?
What are some of the key factors the enterprise should consider when building a data center that can last? We’d love to hear stories from your own experience, or see lists of your own must-haves when it comes to a new data center. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 100 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 2:18 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data Center Build, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
What are some of the key factors the enterprise should consider when building a data center that can last? We’d love to hear stories from your own experience, or see lists of your own must-haves when it comes to a new data center. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 100 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 2:18 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Data Center Build, Data center design and infrastructure, Data Center management, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Connecting a machine to all systems in datacenter over TCP/IP
We want to connect one keyboard, mouse and monitor to all systems in our datacenter. We want to do this over tcp/ip and not run a lot of cables. What equipment will facilitate this?
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| June 24, 2011 2:10 PM
Data center design, Data Center management, DataCenter, TCP/IP, TCP/IP connections, TCP/IP port
We want to connect one keyboard, mouse and monitor to all systems in our datacenter. We want to do this over tcp/ip and not run a lot of cables. What equipment will facilitate this?
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| June 24, 2011 2:10 PM
Data center design, Data Center management, DataCenter, TCP/IP, TCP/IP connections, TCP/IP port
Replicating virtual machine to an offsite data center
We want to replicate a virtual machine to an off site data center it is running on a vmware server. How can we set this up as a daily backup to an identical machine?
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| February 4, 2011 7:56 PM
Data Center management, Replication, Virtual machine manager, Virtual Machines, VMware, VMware Server
We want to replicate a virtual machine to an off site data center it is running on a vmware server. How can we set this up as a daily backup to an identical machine?
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| February 4, 2011 7:56 PM
Data Center management, Replication, Virtual machine manager, Virtual Machines, VMware, VMware Server
Using SNMP traps for network monitoring
What are SNMP traps and how can they be used for network monitoring in our new data center?
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| December 9, 2010 3:04 PM
Data Center management, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools, Network security, Network Security Management, SNMP, SNMP monitoring
What are SNMP traps and how can they be used for network monitoring in our new data center?
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| December 9, 2010 3:04 PM
Data Center management, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools, Network security, Network Security Management, SNMP, SNMP monitoring
Scheduling defrags and chkdisks across data centers
Can we schedule defrags and chkdisks across our datacenters on a central schedule using a central server? What software will allow for this?
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| February 1, 2012 6:29 PM
CHKDSK, Data Center management, Data center operations, Defrag, Defragmentation, Scheduled Tasks
Can we schedule defrags and chkdisks across our datacenters on a central schedule using a central server? What software will allow for this?
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| February 1, 2012 6:29 PM
CHKDSK, Data Center management, Data center operations, Defrag, Defragmentation, Scheduled Tasks
Monitoring software for data center
Is there a monitoring software or appliance that can monitor the status of all systems in our data center from cisco router/firewall to servers and other devices on the network like printers and what not.
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| December 6, 2010 10:00 PM
Data Center management, Monitoring software, Network Monitor, Network monitoring software, Network Monitoring Tools, Network security
Is there a monitoring software or appliance that can monitor the status of all systems in our data center from cisco router/firewall to servers and other devices on the network like printers and what not.
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| December 6, 2010 10:00 PM
Data Center management, Monitoring software, Network Monitor, Network monitoring software, Network Monitoring Tools, Network security
Free IT Book: Two-for-one this week!
We got into the holiday spirit for this week’s free IT book giveaway. Answer one of the unanswered questions below and win two IT books from our coveted technology library. Another plus? You get to pick which two books you receive. So get to answering, because you have a week to throw your name into [...]
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| December 7, 2010 3:24 PM
BRMS, Data Center management, DHCP, Domain Administration, Failover, Giveaways, IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Proxy servers, SSL, VNC
We got into the holiday spirit for this week’s free IT book giveaway. Answer one of the unanswered questions below and win two IT books from our coveted technology library. Another plus? You get to pick which two books you receive. So get to answering, because you have a week to throw your name into [...]
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| December 7, 2010 3:24 PM
BRMS, Data Center management, DHCP, Domain Administration, Failover, Giveaways, IT Books, Network security, Network Security Management, Proxy servers, SSL, VNC
Migrate, backup and restore all servers in data center
We want to migrate all servers in our datacenter to be backedup with backup exec instead of brightstore. Can we convert or import the database to bring in backup records and still be able to restore?
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| December 21, 2010 2:59 PM
Backup and restore, Backup Exec, Data center design, Data Center management, data center servers, Data Center Storage
We want to migrate all servers in our datacenter to be backedup with backup exec instead of brightstore. Can we convert or import the database to bring in backup records and still be able to restore?
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| December 21, 2010 2:59 PM
Backup and restore, Backup Exec, Data center design, Data Center management, data center servers, Data Center Storage
Copying LTO 3 Drive to tape
We back up everynight to a LTO3 drive. Can we copy the tape to send it to multiple locations and not just store it in our datacenter? We use brightstore.
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| December 8, 2010 2:57 PM
Data center consolidation, Data Center management, Data Center Storage, LTO 3 tape library, LTO3 Tape Drive, Tape Backups
We back up everynight to a LTO3 drive. Can we copy the tape to send it to multiple locations and not just store it in our datacenter? We use brightstore.
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| December 8, 2010 2:57 PM
Data center consolidation, Data Center management, Data Center Storage, LTO 3 tape library, LTO3 Tape Drive, Tape Backups
Pushing out VNC to all servers in data center
We need to push out vnc to all servers in our data center. They are all in different workgroups but all have a common local admin username and password. How can we do this easily?
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| December 21, 2010 2:54 PM
Data Center management, data center servers, Server management, VNC, VNC Installation
We need to push out vnc to all servers in our data center. They are all in different workgroups but all have a common local admin username and password. How can we do this easily?
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| December 21, 2010 2:54 PM
Data Center management, data center servers, Server management, VNC, VNC Installation
Making Virtualized Physical Resources Portable
Suppose I have a datacenter with a number of vitualization and cloud-based solutions running at the same time – KVM, VMware, Xen, etc. all of which have type 1 hypervizors and demand the undivided resources of a single physical server. How can I port physical servers from one environment to another without rebuilding from scratch? [...]
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| December 6, 2010 10:48 PM
Data Center management, Data Center Virtualization, Hyper-V Physical Server, KVM, Virtualization, VMware, VMware administration, Xen
Suppose I have a datacenter with a number of vitualization and cloud-based solutions running at the same time – KVM, VMware, Xen, etc. all of which have type 1 hypervizors and demand the undivided resources of a single physical server. How can I port physical servers from one environment to another without rebuilding from scratch? [...]
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| December 6, 2010 10:48 PM
Data Center management, Data Center Virtualization, Hyper-V Physical Server, KVM, Virtualization, VMware, VMware administration, Xen
Creating a bonded T1 for our data center
We have two T1 connections coming into two cisco routers. The lines are from different providers. Can we make them into a bonded t1 for our data center? What equipment will we need and what configuration?
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| December 3, 2010 9:43 PM
Cisco Routers, Data center design, Data Center management, Router configuration, T1 line
We have two T1 connections coming into two cisco routers. The lines are from different providers. Can we make them into a bonded t1 for our data center? What equipment will we need and what configuration?
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| December 3, 2010 9:43 PM
Cisco Routers, Data center design, Data Center management, Router configuration, T1 line
How can we offer backup service over network
Several customers reside in the same data center with totally separate networks but all internet comes in from the same ISP. Can we offer interested clients backup service over the network for sale? How can it be implemented?
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| November 8, 2011 3:06 PM
Backup and Recovery Hardware, Data Center Clients, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Network Backup
Several customers reside in the same data center with totally separate networks but all internet comes in from the same ISP. Can we offer interested clients backup service over the network for sale? How can it be implemented?
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| November 8, 2011 3:06 PM
Backup and Recovery Hardware, Data Center Clients, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Network Backup
Monitoring server and networking health for clients
We have a data center with 25 racks and cabinents. They are all owned by individuals or other companies. It is not our equipment but the racks and the network is. Long story short how can we monitor server and network health monitoring for our clients?
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| December 1, 2010 3:04 PM
Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools, Server monitoring
We have a data center with 25 racks and cabinents. They are all owned by individuals or other companies. It is not our equipment but the racks and the network is. Long story short how can we monitor server and network health monitoring for our clients?
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| December 1, 2010 3:04 PM
Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools, Server monitoring
Recovering SATA hard disk and data after faulty connection
I accidentally connected my PC cabinet fan power plug into my SATA hard disk power, causing the HD power connector to spark. After that, my PC isn’t recognizing the HDD and there’s no power reaching it. How can I recover my data? Is it fried?
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| November 2, 2011 6:40 PM
Backup and recovery software, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Data Recovery, Hard disk performance, hard disk storage, HDD, HDD failed, SATA hard disk, SATA Hard Drive
I accidentally connected my PC cabinet fan power plug into my SATA hard disk power, causing the HD power connector to spark. After that, my PC isn’t recognizing the HDD and there’s no power reaching it. How can I recover my data? Is it fried?
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| November 2, 2011 6:40 PM
Backup and recovery software, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Data Recovery, Hard disk performance, hard disk storage, HDD, HDD failed, SATA hard disk, SATA Hard Drive
