x3400 ibm server linux install with raid 1
i have X3400 IBM server, i just want to install (red hat 4 es) with RAID 1 , But when i configure raid 1 and boot with linux cd after booting when i press on manual partition error showing that no Hard disk was found. BUT in BIOS , IN controll A Utility Harddisk was [...]

Answer Question   |  June 26, 2009  5:03 AM
IBM System x3400, RAID, RAID 1, Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0

Seeking answer for IBM Blade Center WorkShop 1
Hello I am currently taking IBM Blade Center Certification with out attending any class. I have down loaded all teh red books related subject matter. I am still having problems answering some question. Test is XW0011R3.20 dose any one out there have any ideas how I am able to master this test. Thanks

Answer Question   |  December 8, 2011  1:53 AM
Career development, Certification preparation, Certifications, IBM BladeCenter, IBM Blde Center Workshop 1 answer XW0011R 3.20, IBM certifications, IBM Certified System Expert

Disk array setup
Do you use different disk array types in your data center, or do you tend to gravitate toward one setup? How have your disk arrays changed over time? What do you use?

Answer Question   |  August 7, 2009  8:57 PM
Data Center Hardware, Disk arrays, NAS, SAN, Storage virtualization

Is Hyper-V able to meet high availability requirements?
Is Hyper-V able to meet high availability requirements? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  June 22, 2009  4:01 PM
High Availability, Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, VMware High Availability (VMware HA)

non paged pool memory
the server running exchange 2003 sp2 on hp dl380 G5 OWA stops working. Upon cheking logs I found 1_Connections_Refused – errors Can somebody please assist.

Answer Question   |  June 24, 2009  10:40 AM
Exchange 2003, HP ProLiant DL380 G5, Memory leak

Information Systems Security or Computer and Information Science Degree?
I am roughly one year from graduating with my B.S. in Information Systems Security. So far, I’ve completed my general education requirements, and am now beginning my core and major classes. Lately, I’ve found myself second-guessing my decision of ISS: is an ISS degree such a good idea? Or should I change to a more [...]

Answer Question   |  June 29, 2009  11:40 PM
Career development, CCNA, CCNP, Certifications, CIO, Computer and Information Science, Information Systems Security, IT careers, IT education, Network+, Security+

Data security in the cloud
Our featured IT blogger this week, Andrew Hay, recently discussed the notion that it really depends on the situation when deciding which is more secure: physical premises or the cloud. He mentions that many want to be able to walk down the aisles of their data center and physically see the locale, while others opt [...]

Answer Question   |  June 29, 2009  8:59 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud storage, Data Center, Data Center Cost, Data Center Security

Hyper-V: Can’t figure out how to copy a VHD file onto the Hyper-V server
I just installed the stand-alone version of Hyper-V on an HP DL380, and installed the Hyper-V management console on a Vista workstation. I’m able to create VM’s/connect to the Hyper-V just fine. The problem is, can’t figure out how to copy a VHD file onto the Hyper-V server. Since Windows Server is not running on [...]

Answer Question   |  June 18, 2009  2:10 PM
HP DL 380 G5 server, HP DL380, Hyper-V, Hyper-V Management Console, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Virtual Machines, VMs, Windows Server

Can I create high availability (HA) with switches and network interface Card (NIC) bonding?
What’s the best way to create high availability utilizing a couple of switches and NIC bonding? I’m looking at stacking four Dell PowerConnect 6248′s, then bonding two NICs on my servers and having one NIC go to one switch and the other NIC to another switch. I’m assuming if the two switches my bonded NICs [...]

Answer Question   |  June 26, 2009  8:46 PM
Dell PowerConnect, Dell PowerConnect 6248, High Availability, Networking, NIC, Switching

Does Hyper-V take advantage of any of the new capabilities of Intel’s Nehalem? How?
Intel released a new chip set Nehalem. Does Hyper-V take advantage of any of the new capabilities of this chip architecture? How?

Answer Question   |  June 17, 2009  7:10 PM
Hyper-V, Intel, Intel Chipsets, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Nehalem

Virtual machine failover
So in a failover from a failed node, no data is lost there is just a longer interruption in service compared to live migration. Does the guest know anything happened or does it continue on as if nothing happened? Anything special for a virtual SQL or Exchange server in a failover scenario?

Answer Question   |  June 17, 2009  6:26 PM
Failover, Live Migration, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, nodes, Virtual Exchange Server, Virtual Machines, Virtual SQL Server

Best physical location for a server room
We are about to move offices and I, as a non IT specialist, am looking at the fit out options. We have had 3 companies draw up floor plans and each as taken a different view on where to locate the server room. The offices are on 2 floors and are fairly small (planning is [...]

Answer Question   |  December 14, 2009  2:57 PM
Data Center Layout, Data center planning, Server room, Server room design, Server Room Layout

SNMP OID map for Dell servers
I have some older dell servers with snmp v1 that I am trying to monitor. Specifically, I want to monitor the PERC array. Some of them work out of the box with a nagios plugin and others do not. I’m guessing that the ones that don’t work have an older array and have a different [...]

Answer Question   |  June 17, 2009  1:47 PM
Dell servers, OID, PERC Arrays, Server management, SNMP

System i Managed Hosting Services
Our clients are looking for a hosting company with System i Experience. Their service needs include High Availability, HR, Digital Storage and Remote Backup. Also seeing a growing interest in Hosted Sharepoint Services. Can you suggest a Midwest based company with significant System i experience with the ability offer 24X7 hosting and monitorinig services?

Answer Question   |  July 2, 2009  9:42 PM
System i, Web hosting, Web hosting services

Will a hot row facing a wall cause hot spots?
I am currently in the process of planning a new pod in my datacenter. To maximize space, my plan calls for a hot row which faces a wall. Will this cause hot spots, or will it act similarly to hot row containment, and actually improve flow of return air?

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2009  4:14 PM
Data Center, Data center cooling, Hot Aisle/Cold Aisle

INFOPRINT SERVER PDF conversion and printing issue.
Hi Folks, Hopefully someone can help me. I am trying to implement the infoprint server to convert to PDF bring in a dynamic image with the AFPRSC and print to an infoprint printer. The conversion works nice and I can see the PDF in the IFS and it brings in the images in nicely however [...]

Answer Question   |  June 18, 2009  1:39 PM
AFPDS, AS/400 printing, InfoPrint Server, PDF

Data center spending: initial cost vs. power-saving?
In ideal world, data center upgrades would not only always be reasonably priced, but they would also be highly efficient. However, we’re rarely given the luxury of having both. In this economy, are you more inclined to buy equipment that is less expensive but perhaps not as power-efficient, higher-end, greener products that could save you [...]

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  8:38 PM
Data Center Cost, Data Center Hardware, Data Center power management

Data center security — what advice would you give?
We’ve all had our share of “I wish someone would have told me” moments. If you could give advice to someone who is green in data center security, what would be your best piece of advice? What’s something you wish someone would have told you early on?

Answer Question   |  October 5, 2009  7:43 PM
Data Center, Data Center management, Data Center Security, Security management

How to launch a new Microsoft Outlook email from the AS/400 green screen?
Salutations! Does anyone know how to launch a new Microsoft Outlook email from the AS/400 green screen with pre-loading “To:” email address(es) and subject line? Moderator Note: This is a submitted question

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  6:12 PM
AS/400 interoperability, Green Screen, Microsoft Outlook

How do I move a virtual machine from one physical Hyper-V server to another?
How do I move a virtual machine from one physical Hyper-V server to another? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  2:15 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Migration, Hyper-V Physical Server, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Physical Server, Virtual Machines, VM