Make sure that your environmentals are setup correctly
We all know that we need batteries and a generator for the power to keep the servers online, and that we need AC to keep them cool. But I’ve seen a disturbing number of very large data centers who do not have the AC on the generators.
What’s the benefit of 64bit?
The 64bit system architecture also processes math functions much faster than the 32bit system architecture. Some software is especially excellent at utilizing this additional power including SQL Server and Exchange server.
Making time for the family.
Working in IT can be a fun and exciting career, however it can also be an extremely demanding one. When working in IT you have to find a balance between work and family. Without finding that balance you’ll end up with either a very unhappy employer or a very unhappy family. Myself I am very […]
What is the BACKUPTHREAD wait type?
If you have ever seen the BACKUPTHREAD wait type in the sysprocesses table or sp_who2 output and wondered what it is, I have found the answer.