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by Brian Scheewe | Nov 19, 2009 | Virtualization, VMware
Here’s a tip if your ESX host freaks out and you happen to be storing a VMFS partition on the same volume as ESX: If an “upgrade” install doesn’t fix the problem then do a clean install and on the page that shows how it will cut up the partitions there is a checkbox that says not to touch the existing VMFS partitions on the volume. Leave that checked and then proceed with the install. If you are using ESX 3.5 or earlier go to Advanced Settings under the configuration tab under LVM change Enable Volume Resignature to 1. Rescan your storage and the VMFS volume will now show up. If you’re using ESX 4.0 and later just go to “Add Storage” and when it finds your VMFS volume it will prompt you to either keep the existing signature or create a new one, choose to keep the existing signature. Lastly browse the datastore and then import the VMs back into...Provides detailed and updated information about the managed computer. For example CPU type and speed, RAM and hard drive capacity, programs installed and software versions, and more. This information is limited to what Advanced Data’s software agent collects.
Provides monitoring and reports on many aspects of the system. For example: system uptime, hard drive capacity, critical system components such as email or database monitoring.
Provides an online web portal to submit, track, and view support tickets, projects, invoices, and company contacts.
Provides monitoring and tracking of Microsoft software updates as they are released and scheduling of appropriate times to install these important updates on your system. We also monitor to make sure all appropriate updates are installed in a timely manner.
Provides routine checks and maintenance such as Hard Drive disk scans, defragmenting drives if needed, clearing temporary files, and flushing DNS caches to help improve system performance.
For server based operating systems we will have a technician log onto the server and perform a maintenance check-up. Since every server is different the tasks will vary, system logs will be checked for errors, best practice analyzers will be run, specific server functions will be checked and verified, and a general maintenance schedule will be performed. This is performed each quarter for a total of 4 times a year.
Same as quarterly preventative maintenance however it is performed monthly for a total of 12 times each year.
This is done in conjunction with the preventative maintenance. A technician will physically inspect the server to make sure everything is in good working order. Visual checks on hard drives, fans, power supplies, cabling, and an airflow check will be performed. We will also make sure that the ambient temperature is appropriate for the server. This is done monthly for a total of 12 times a year.
Same as monthly onsite maintenance however it is performed quarterly for a total of 4 times each year.
This provides access to our helpdesk which will provide phone support for computers that are covered under an active agreement. Many times our technician will remotely connect to the computer having the issue to solve the problem quicker. Our helpdesk is available from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Any work performed outside of these hours will be billed at our time and a half rate unless another agreement covers that time. Time is measured in 15 minute increments.
This provides access to Advanced Data technicians to perform onsite support for tickets. Onsite visits should be scheduled ahead of time. Our technicians are available from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Any work performed outside of these hours will be billed at our time and a half rate unless another agreement covers that time. Time is measured in 1 hour increments.
This provides access to support outside of our normal business hours. This can be scheduled ahead of time, but if an emergency arises a message may be left on our after-hours support phone line. Time is measured in 1 hour increments
This provides access to Advanced Data’s inventory of server equipment if one of your critical servers were to fail. We will provide a loaner server during the time your server is either being repaired or replaced. This is subject to our current inventory and equipment. We cannot guarantee that we will have a spare piece of equipment for your use, but will on a best-effort basis.
Advanced Data will provide enterprise grade hardware and Operating System software. This hardware and software will be maintained and supported by Advanced Data.
Provides change management of local firewall.
Provides monitoring and updates for existing Customer purchased Anti-virus software. Anti-virus software must be centrally managed from a server for this to be covered. Individual anti-virus installations that are not centrally managed will not be included.
Provides disk based images of server hard drives. This allows the server to be restored in case of a complete hardware failure. We can also restore individual files and folders if needed.
Provides enterprise grade anti-virus software for each managed computer. Anti-virus will be monitored and maintained by Advanced Data including updates and treat management.
Provides 25GB of offsite storage per managed server. Backup software is installed to securely transmit selected data to Advanced Data’s secure offsite backup servers. All backup data is compressed and encrypted before it is transmitted offsite.
Provides an onsite backup appliance for storage of backup images. This computer is owned and maintained by Advanced Data. In the event of a server failure, backups can be restored from this device quickly to ensure business continuity.
Provides a yearly discovery and audit of your entire network infrastructure. From this we document the network and create/provide a network diagram.
Provides a yearly review of service provider expenditures. We evaluate costs and make recommendations on changes if they are needed.
Provides a review of the overall health of your IT infrastructure. We review several reports and discuss any outstanding issues, future projects or plans, anticipated growth and any feedback the customer has.
ame as Quarterly Review meeting, just performed monthly.
Provides an annual IT meeting to discuss and review the overall plan and needs of IT in general. This “Big Picture” meeting covers budgeting for future expenditures, creating/reviewing the 3-5 year IT plan, and a review of the last year.
Provides monitoring and alerting of critical IT systems and servers. ISP Management: Provides documentation and change management for Internet Service Providers (ISP).
Provides change management for local firewall and routers.
Provides change management for local switches.
Provides setup and management for VPN connections for secure remote access and point to point VPN’s between offices.
Provides an account to Advanced Data’s Anti-spam gateway. This gateway provides spam filtering as well and virus filtering for email accounts. The number of email addresses covered is equal to the number of computers under management, any additional email addresses will be billed at our current spam filtering rate.
is provides access to Advanced Data’s inventory of network equipment if one of your critical devices were to fail. We will provide a loaner piece of equipment during the time your equipment is either being repaired or replaced. This is subject to our current inventory and equipment. We cannot guarantee that we will have a spare piece of equipment for your use, but will on a best-effort basis.
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