Most small and mid-size businesses have at least one UPS (uninterruptible power supply) protecting their servers and network gear. Fewer have a clear picture of whether those units are still adequately sized, whether the batteries are still functional, or whether the equipment they’re protecting has grown beyond the unit’s rated capacity. This guide covers the […]
Is your backup power actually working? A UPS review checklist for businesses
The Spooky Side of AI: Is Your Business Prepared?
Your Cybersecurity Needs an Immune System, Not a Medicine Cabinet
Every autumn, the medicine cabinet gets a little more crowded. There's cold medicine left over from last winter, vitamins bought in bulk, half-used bottles of cough syrup, and a prescription that should have been thrown out months ago. There’s plenty of medicine there, but a full cabinet has never been a measure of anyone's health.
Think Cybersecurity Is Just IT’s Job? Think Again.
Cybersecurity Myth Busters: 6 Things Small Businesses Still Get Wrong
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it's a good time to take stock of what you actually know vs. what you think you know when it comes to cybersecurity. Not all of the advice out there is accurate. Some have circulated for so long that it's taken on a life of its own and gets repeated until it sounds like fact, even when it's outdated or wrong.
The business cost of overheating hardware — and 5 strategies to prevent it
When business computers and servers run too hot, the consequences range from reduced performance to premature hardware failure and, in serious cases, fire risk. The good news is that most overheating problems are preventable with a combination of smart placement, regular maintenance, appropriate cooling equipment, and monitoring. Here’s what to know. What heat actually does […]
The 4 best methods to keep servers cool
Servers help protect business data and distribute information to other computers within a network. Overloading your servers, however, can cause them to overheat and malfunction. This is why it’s critical to keep your servers cool. How does high temperature affect servers? A server’s reliability decreases if its temperature rises above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When servers […]
Are you sufficiently cooling your servers?
Today, many businesses rely on servers for their day-to-day operations. If your servers are hosted locally, you should be aware that proper temperature control plays a vital role in keeping them running smoothly. Knowing how to properly cool your servers can help minimize the risk of crashes, which can cause downtime. How does temperature affect […]
Server Administration 101: Temperature
Servers are the heart of most modern SMBs. And with the strain that most businesses put on their servers, one of the most important maintenance variables is temperature management. Understanding why keeping your servers cool is vitally important and could save you from an expensive crash, troubling data loss, or reduced hardware reliability. How does […]
Server Administration 101: Temperature
In this day and age almost every business employs some type of server management. If yours is hosted locally, temperature management could mean the difference between running smoothly and running into the ground. Understanding how to properly cool your servers prevents data loss and ensures the longevity of your hardware’s life. How does temperature affect […]
