Archive for February, 2010
Backups and indirect costs/operational results
I was having a chat with Danny last week asking him about the backup process, I have a theory which applies from the SMB right up to the enterprise. Now at this point I must highlight, this is without formal research, could be seen as generalist, and that for Danny I have removed any references [...]
DL580 Array controller failure! (blank screen after POST)
An email from Bill about a problem he had with his Compaq DL580 G1, a midrange server that he uses for his PeopleSoft application. Hi Martin, I wondered if you could help me with our DL580 G1. I know the server has an onboard array controller, the Smart Integrated Array controller, however we use a [...]
Online presence can be a differentiator
http://www.finextra.com/news/fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=21129 Co-op and Nationwide outshine rivals online – research The Co-operative Bank and Nationwide outperformed rival UK banking Websites in an accessibility study conducted by Keynote Research. Increasingly the way you interact with your customers, online, in person and over the phone is going to be a differentiator as much as your prices, your interest [...]
Data Centers in Latin America
http://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=1718 London and Buenos Aires – 25 February 2010 – A new report by international consulting firm BroadGroup forecasts space growth averaging 61% across 7 key markets by 2014. Yet this is still likely to leave a space shortage following significant enterprise outsourcing. In a new report published today, Data Centres Latin America – Competition, [...]
Blades day at HP in Texas
Had an interesting day so far at HP’s facility in Houston, Texas, will be posting some content later today including some pictures of their blades. It was great meeting some of the HP team and asking them a few questions and comments. My photos are here – all taken on my iPhone.
Retail banking and customer needs
Cisco SAN JOSE, Calif. – Feb. 23, 2010 – Cisco today announced the findings of a retail banking study that suggests banks have an opportunity to increase revenues up to 10 percent by embracing Generation Y consumers. Conducted by the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG), Cisco’s global consultancy, the study surveyed 1,055 U.S. consumers [...]
HP furthers their innovations in the SMB space
MarketWatch PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — HP today introduced a range of services for small- to midsize data center operations that help improve efficiency, increase the flexibility of IT budgets and ensure service-level commitments. With this portfolio of services from HP, owners of small- to midsize data centers can maximize business [...]
The KSOR/BAU/Investment/projects split continued
This post follows on from the previous one about the BAU and investment split. What are the benefits? Removal of excuses on both sides – either resulting from workloads or poor planning/resourcing Establish centers of excellence for each path: Projects continue to develop their own processes and best practice – engineer the build, continue improving [...]
KSOR/BAU/Projects/Investment what it all means
I got asked by one the account managers to explain the split within a production team, before we continue we need to take a few steps back. I sometimes have meetings with sales or account managers asking questions about their products or to answer questions they might have to better communicate with their customers. Some [...]
Disk failure on server – things to try:
These suggestions can apply if the drive is reporting failure whilst the server is online (a flashing orange light on the disk) or if you get that POST message drive array or disk failure message. Try reseating the disk – this can force a rebuild if the disk has errored incorrectly Check the disk and [...]
