I'm tired of looking at the cluster of servers in my basement that basically old beat-up computer cases so I'd like to move to a nice server rack setup. This is only for home use, but I'm hoping to ...

A few months ago I embarked on a journey to build an enterprise grade, rack mount server from scratch for our business. The project was a success on all accounts and we’re happily running a slew of ...

Servers are most often found in climate controlled data centers. This means they aren’t exactly built for creature comforts like quiet operation. Quite the contrary — many server chassis include fans ...

Have you ever found yourself wishing for a more compact, efficient way to organize your home lab or tech setup? Maybe you’re working with limited space in a small apartment, or you need something ...

I recently completed a server hardware refresh in my environment and made the decision to switch to rack mount hardware. Even though I am no stranger to rack mount hardware, I have never run rack ...

Rack-mount servers seem like the best solution for a powerful homelab, right? That’s what I thought—but I was so wrong. I recently decommissioned two of my rack-mount servers in favor of a single ...

Get It Done: Use Visio to diagram your rack server equipment Your email has been sent Provide a visual picture of your rack equipment so you will be better equipped to handle change and transfer ...

We have a number of vendor racks (HP, Sun etc.) but are looking to purchase a couple next year for a mixture of kit (IBM pSeries server, NetApp filer and other miscellany). Can anyone recommend any ...

You can save yourself loads of work and gain the peace of mind that comes with top notch support by buying a server from Dell, HP, or other big brands. One thing you ...