Minimizing The Impact Of Changes; Version Control; Server Design; Software Updates - HP 117755-003 - ProSignia - 740 Error Prevention Manual

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Be sure that you allow enough time to make the changes.
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Check for potential device conflicts before adding a device.
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If a fixed cable tray or other cable routing system is available for the server,
using this system can help prevent loose cabling and damage to cables that can
result from improper disconnection.

Minimizing the Impact of Changes

Version Control

Keep track of new versions of system software with the version control feature of
Insight Manager 7. Using this feature, you can easily determine whether version
updates are available for server BIOS, drivers, and agents.

Server Design

Design the server setup to minimize the impact of downtime. For example, on
enterprise class servers, high availability features such as Hot-Pluggable RAID
memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of
downtime experienced due to memory or PCI card upgrades. If possible, divide the
workload between several machines rather than just one. If you can, group users
across different servers in the network. Anticipate the utilization rate and distribute
servers based on that rate.

Software Updates

Stay aware of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications,
and update software for fixes that you require.
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