Neglected IT infrastructure quickly turns into costly downtime and data loss, but proactive managed IT services help businesses stay online and protected.
Has your business ever experienced a technology crisis that could have been easily prevented? Learn from the cautionary tale of a non-managed client who recently faced a major setback due to neglected IT infrastructure. This compelling story underscores the importance of proactive IT management and the need for robust backup solutions.
The Story: A Cautionary Tale
Neglected IT Infrastructure: After 5 years of radio silence, a panicked non-managed client reached out to us when their aging computer, hosting their crucial order processing system, malfunctioned.
DIY Mishap: Attempting to fix the issue themselves, the client inadvertently worsened the situation by installing the wrong part, leading to a cascade of problems.
Costly Consequences: The subsequent visit to a local repair shop and improper part replacement led to the corruption of critical files, including the Windows Operating System and the database containing vital client data.
Backup Oversight: The client’s failure to maintain updated database backups exacerbated the crisis, with the only available backup being approximately 5 years old.
The Solution: Managed IT Services
Proactive Maintenance: With managed IT services, critical components like the aged computer would have been promptly replaced before catastrophic failure, averting the entire crisis.
Remote Support: Swift remote intervention by a managed IT provider would have prevented the corruption of the operating system and database, substantially reducing the overall cost of the incident.
Comprehensive Backup Strategy: Every business should prioritize regular, imaged-based backups to safeguard their crucial data, ensuring seamless restoration in the event of a disaster.
Expert Guidance: Embracing managed IT services equips businesses with expert recommendations and proactive measures to avoid potentially devastating technology pitfalls.
Take the Right Step for Your Business!
Don’t let your business fall victim to preventable IT disasters. Embrace the proactive protection and expert guidance offered by a managed IT service provider to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
It is astounding to think that many servers in small businesses are plugged directly into the wall for power without any protection from outages or dirty electric current. It is easy to mitigate up to 44% of data loss incidents that are due to hardware failure by providing clean and consistent power to servers on the network. Installing a server battery backup is quite easy to do and the possible return on investment will never be seen due to the possible issues being taken care of. Here is a basic list of best practices for purchasing and setting up the monitoring software that comes with the unit:
Server Battery Backup Purchasing:
Budget to purchase new battery backup devices every 5-6 years
Replace internal battery on unit at the 3 year mark
Based on maximum load (think power supply total watts) select an Uninterupted Power Supply (UPS) that will not be loaded over 80% which protects the unit from undue wear and allows for some growth
Consider redundant UPS configuration for larger servers with multiple power supplies
In high production environments, consider adding an UPS for each workstation to allow for file saves before file server shutdown occurs.
Server Battery Backup Setup:
Make sure buildings elecrical breakers are rated to handle the 80-100% load of the UPS
If single UPS used in multiple power supply server scenario then put one plug into the wall and the other into the UPS, but please consider redundant power supplies.
Plug in serial, usb or network management and install the management software that comes with it
Configure the management software to gracefully shutdown the Operating System (OS) of all connected servers
If using sequential shutdown of servers then shutdown database servers first, file servers second and domain controllers last.
Configure either SNMP alerting or email alerting to get status updates from the device
Configure regular self-test of the battery to make sure there is no failure of the internal battery before the replacement period
Taking the time to do this right the first time will save headaches later when things go wrong. Call or email us to do an evaluation of your power infrastructure.
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. As the Scriptures say,
“They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. - 2 Corinthians 9:8-10
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