Best Solutions for Patching Servers and PCs in Air-Gapped Environments
I'm trying to find an effective method to patch a large number of servers and PCs that operate in an air-gapped environment, meaning they have very limited connectivity.…
Servers
What are some easy alternatives to Site24x7 for monitoring?
I'm currently using Site24x7 for monitoring, but I'm on the lookout for a simpler alternative that can be installed on-premises. Open-source options are welcome, but the key thing…
Looking for Easy Alternatives to Site24x7 for Monitoring
I'm currently using Site24x7 to monitor my servers and I'm on the hunt for a more straightforward alternative. Ideally, I'm looking for an open-source, on-premises solution that is…
Why aren't my servers powering on after moving them?
I've been in IT for about 30 years, and I'm stumped on this issue. I have three HPE ProLiant DX380 Gen 10 servers, which are similar to DL380s…
Can You Use Third-Party NVMe Drives in Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V4 Servers?
I'm curious if anyone has successfully installed third-party NVMe drives in Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. I'm considering purchasing ThinkSystem SR650 V4 servers that come with NVMe U.2 backplanes, but…
How can I remotely control a Debian 13 KDE Plasma server without a monitor?
Hi everyone! I have two computers running Debian 13 with KDE Plasma. One is set up as my home server, but it doesn't have a monitor, mouse, or…
Recommendations for Reliable Used Dell Servers
I'm looking to expand a small lab environment and assist some clients in getting the most out of their IT budget. I'm on the hunt for reliable used…
Looking for Recent Experiences with Gigabyte Servers
I'm curious if anyone has had recent experiences with Gigabyte servers. I primarily use DELL and HPE hardware in our data center, but I'm considering replacing some old…
Can We Recover Files from Ransomware-Encrypted Servers?
Hey everyone! So, we recently took over a client's IT infrastructure after they suffered a ransomware attack back in April. All of their servers went offline, and they…
How can I find servers in my environment that aren't backed up?
I recently discovered a server in our environment that isn't being backed up, and I have a feeling there are more like it. I'm looking for a tool…
Do I really need two servers for my web app?
I'm working on a web app that has its frontend and backend developed separately. The frontend is using Next.js, while the backend is built with Node.js and Express,…
Am I being overcharged for my Dell server RAM?
I'm looking to purchase some Dell servers for backup storage and hypervisors and need some advice. The two servers I'm considering will mainly serve as hardened storage for…