Sags, surges, noise, spikes, blackouts. what really happens to connected devices when they experience a power anomaly? |
There is much confusion in the marketplace about the different types of UPS systems and
their characteristics. Each of these UPS types is defined, practical applications of each are
discussed, and advantages and disadvantages are listed. With this information, an educated decision can be made as to the appropriate UPS topology for a given need. |
Many of the mysteries of equipment failure, downtime, software and data corruption, are the result of a problematic supply of power.This white paper will describe the most common types
of power disturbances, what can cause them, what they can do to your critical equipment,and how to safeguard your equipment, using the IEEE standards for describing power quality problems. |
Despite advances in computer technology, power outages continue to be a major cause of PC and server downtime. Protecting computer systems with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) hardware is part of a total solution, but power management software is also necessary to prevent data corruption after extended power outages. Various software configurations are discussed, and best practices aimed at ensuring uptime are presented. |
Survey snapshot form the Storage Networking World delegates clearly identifies these issues as; 1. Time – Time to backup, Time to recover, Time to manage. 2. Cost – Cost of infrastructure, Cost of downtime.3. Recovery – Reliable restore, Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) |
Businesses of all sizes have become increasingly dependent on data for the very existence of the company.The business risk of losing this data or losing access for an extended period of time is well documented and for the most part, well understood. As evidence, a recent report from Gartner Group indicates that server backup in the Small and Medium Business (SMB) world is approaching 100%. And recent regulatory requirements
are causing businesses to re-examine current recovery plans. |
You can easily create a back-up file so you can restore critical business information on your computers, but it requires planning and consistent effort. Here's what you need to do. |
By tapping into technology’s flexible attributes you can extend the power of your small team.But which collaboration tools should your business use to boost its remote work practices? Here are six of the most important. |
Find out why Instant Messaging is a great tool for distributing to quick information about a project’s status, meeting times, or a person's whereabouts. |
Avoid work-trip catastrophes by ensuring your travel tools are up to scratch. Here are four tech "must-haves" for the mobile office, plus the latest tools that can boost your productivity while you're away. |