Q: Windows Users & Double Redundancy - any other ideas?
I have noticed over the years, many network problems can be traced to the Physical Layer 1 issues, or power problems, or environmental problems:
1. NIC fails or acts up.
2. Router acts up or needs to be reset
3. Heat builds up in switch or hub from high ambient room temperature
4. T-1 connection fails due to improper termination between a central office & client
5. #4 results in loss of VOIP & Data to remote office
6. Rain & bad weather causing broken roof resulting in huge interior flooding, drowning several PCs.
7. Provide the most important PCs to use dual NICs & separate printers
8. Use Cell Phones, do call forwarding if prolonged
9. Keep 1 or more non-voip lines such as Fax Lines acting as voice & data lines,
10. Keep a "spare" cat 5 cables with 30 foot or more length to use in place of existing wiring,
11. use wireless data as needed, etc. with quick setup USB 802.11x adapters & routers.
12. Terminal Services for PCs to connect to Server via dial up or wireless to continue primary applications until normal service is restored.
13. Primary printer(s) fail or connection is lost. Use separate printers, keep extra printer & fax all-in-one available.
14. Keep spare NICs, Routers, Switches available.
15. Use generators, battery banks for extensive outages
Any other ideas?
Thanks, Dave
I have noticed over the years, many network problems can be traced to the Physical Layer 1 issues, or power problems, or environmental problems:
1. NIC fails or acts up.
2. Router acts up or needs to be reset
3. Heat builds up in switch or hub from high ambient room temperature
4. T-1 connection fails due to improper termination between a central office & client
5. #4 results in loss of VOIP & Data to remote office
6. Rain & bad weather causing broken roof resulting in huge interior flooding, drowning several PCs.
7. Provide the most important PCs to use dual NICs & separate printers
8. Use Cell Phones, do call forwarding if prolonged
9. Keep 1 or more non-voip lines such as Fax Lines acting as voice & data lines,
10. Keep a "spare" cat 5 cables with 30 foot or more length to use in place of existing wiring,
11. use wireless data as needed, etc. with quick setup USB 802.11x adapters & routers.
12. Terminal Services for PCs to connect to Server via dial up or wireless to continue primary applications until normal service is restored.
13. Primary printer(s) fail or connection is lost. Use separate printers, keep extra printer & fax all-in-one available.
14. Keep spare NICs, Routers, Switches available.
15. Use generators, battery banks for extensive outages
Any other ideas?
Thanks, Dave
