Microsoft Windows Server
Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2008R2 build and support Microsoft Server is an operating system designed for servers, offering features such as file and print services, networking, security, and application hosting. Versions include Windows Server Standard, Datacenter, and Essentials, each tailored to specific business needs. It powers a wide range of enterprise IT infrastructures globally.
VMware support
VMware is a leading provider of virtualization software, enabling multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine. VMware's suite includes products like vSphere for server virtualization, vCenter Server for centralized management, and VMware Workstation for desktop virtualization. These tools optimize resource utilization and streamline IT operations.
Backup and disaster recovery
Backup involves copying data to prevent loss due to accidental deletion, corruption, or hardware failure. Disaster recovery focuses on restoring systems and data after a catastrophic event, ensuring business continuity. Both processes are crucial for safeguarding against data loss and minimizing downtime in emergencies.
Infasphere
On site and remote support
Each IT component plays a vital role in modern IT infrastructure management and support. From server operating systems like Microsoft Windows Server, virtualization with VMware, to backup solutions like NetBackup and Backup Exec, each serves to ensure system reliability, data integrity, and security. Additionally, asset management, system administration, network management, and security measures such as antivirus software and firewalls are essential for maintaining operational efficiency and protecting against cyber threats. Integration with cloud services like Microsoft Azure and Intune further enhances flexibility and scalability.
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Expert Services
Established ability to help ensure the smooth running of IT systems ,teams, systems security, and services to ITIL standards.
A comprehensive skill set essential for senior technical engineering roles. Experience with Windows server migration and upgrade, coupled with strong technical and management abilities, underscores the capability to deliver business value and ensure smooth IT operations. Our expertise in techinacal management, project delivery, and adherence to ITIL standards further demonstrate your commitment to efficiency, security, and service excellence.
ITIL
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Network patching cables involves connecting network devices like switches, routers, and servers using patch cables, typically with RJ45 connectors. These cables transmit data signals between devices within a network infrastructure, facilitating communication and data transfer. Properly patching cables ensures reliable connectivity and optimal network performance.
Keeping servers up to date involves regularly applying software updates, security patches, and firmware upgrades provided by vendors. This process ensures servers remain resilient against evolving threats, improves performance, and addresses compatibility issues. Proactive maintenance reduces vulnerabilities, enhances stability, and fosters a secure and reliable IT environment.
Server Migrations Merger or Acquisitions
During mergers or acquisitions, server migrations involve transferring data, applications, and services from one company's server infrastructure to another. This process ensures seamless integration of IT systems, optimizing performance, security, and compatibility. It requires meticulous planning, execution, and post-migration testing to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
Compatibility: Assessing compatibility between existing and target server environments to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications.
Data Integrity: Ensuring the safe and accurate transfer of data while maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance with regulations.
Downtime Minimization: Planning and executing migration processes to minimize downtime and disruptions to business operations, ensuring continuity and productivity.
Example Migrations
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In migrating 700 virtual machines (VMs) on Windows servers using cloning in VMware, each VM's entire state, including operating system, applications, and data, is duplicated. This process leverages VMware's cloning feature to replicate VM templates, streamlining deployment.ensuring consistency across the migrated infrastructure. VMware's tools facilitate automation and scalability, expediting the migration process while maintaining data integrity. Post-migration, thorough testing verifies functionality and performance, ensuring a seamless transition to the new environment with minimal downtime.
In migrations with VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), SRM automates the process of moving virtual machines (VMs) between data centers or within the same data center. It ensures business continuity by orchestrating the failover and failback of VMs during planned migrations or in response to disaster events. SRM simplifies migration planning with its automated workflows, enabling pre-migration testing to validate configurations and ensure seamless transitions. During migration, SRM replicates VMs to the target site and orchestrates their activation, minimizing downtime and data loss. Post-migration, SRM manages failback to the original site, maintaining data consistency and application availability.
Data Center Support
Server Racking in Data Centers
Datacenter server support with hot and cold aisles involves organizing server racks in a way that optimizes cooling efficiency and minimizes energy consumption. In a hot aisle/cold aisle configuration, server racks are arranged in alternating rows. In the cold aisle, server air intakes face each other, while in the hot aisle, exhausts face each other. This setup separates cool air intake from hot air exhaust, enhancing airflow and cooling efficiency. Cold aisles are supplied with cool air, while hot aisles expel heated air, improving server performance and extending hardware lifespan. Efficient airflow management reduces energy costs and ensures reliable datacenter operation.
- Safety and Security: Data centers house critical infrastructure and sensitive information.
Monitoring systems for early detection of issues, redundancy in hardware and network infrastructure, and robust disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime.
A seasoned data center engineer adept at ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency through meticulous monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of infrastructure.
BAU Support
Monitoring and Incident Management
Monitoring the performance and health of servers, storage systems, and networking infrastructure. Responding to alerts and resolving incidents promptly to minimize downtime and maintain service availability.
Routine Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Conducting regular maintenance activities such as firmware updates, patches, and hardware replacements. Troubleshooting issues related to server performance, connectivity, or storage availability to ensure optimal operation.
User Support and Communication
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Documentation and Knowledge Management
About Me
A seasoned Senior Technical Engineer, with excellent all-round server build experience, 2022 Windows server migration and upgrade with technical and management expertise.
Possessing excellent customer facing and organizational skills, I pride myself in delivering business value for all key share\stakeholders.
Established ability to help ensure the smooth running of IT teams, systems security, and services to ITIL standards.
Proven technical expertise, team management and full project life cycle, project delivery also planning skills which improve efficiency and performance.
