Posted: August 25th, 2010 | Author: cense | Filed under: Reviews | Tags: datacenter, linux, network, server | 2 Comments »
Some time ago it became apparent that we would require environmental monitoring in our server room. The primary reason being that our server room was never initially intended to be a server room and the after-the-fact A/C unit installation (size, vent placement, etc.) is definitely less than optimal. Not to mention the A/C unit is likely overloaded as well, judging by some of the data we gathered after installing the environmental monitoring equipment and software. Basically, I needed to be made aware of any potential problems with the environment in that room so that should anything go wrong, I can act quickly. A secondary use of the data is to trend the environment changes in order to reveal specific patterns that may help with long-term planning.
Posted: April 1st, 2010 | Author: cense | Filed under: Reviews | Tags: daw, drums, hardware, music | No Comments »
Since techslaves.org is still decently ranked on google for searches concerning the Hart Dynamics Studio Master 6.4 electronic drum set but the original post that got ranked for such searches is gone from the site due to the migration to WordPress, I figured I’d post up a new updated review of this electronic drum kit so as to not let anyone down who is clicking through to techslaves looking for a review.
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Posted: March 30th, 2010 | Author: cense | Filed under: Reviews, Sysadmin | Tags: console, hardware, linux, serial, server | No Comments »
I recently started paying more attention to the OpenGear CM4116 remote console server that was installed at my work before I arrived. Ever since I arrived, I thought of it as more of a pain than a useful tool. This was mostly because it was configured to provide only serial console access to servers and storage devices through an SSH tunnel.
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