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Linux, Windows Server Management

What is Server Management?

Server management is the maintenance and operation of a server. While this can mean many things, the main idea behind server management is uptime. The whole purpose of a server is to have a reliable resource for users to interact with. Management of a server can vary depending on the size of the server and it's purpose. Different types of servers require different types of management plans. The following sections discuss "standard" server management techniques. These techniques may need modification depending your servers' role.

Web Server Management

Assuming you run a dedicated web server, there are several tasks that should be considered routine:
  • BANDWIDTH
  • Log check/rotation
  • Critical patches

File Server Management

Assuming you run a dedicated file server, there are several tasks that should be considered routine:
  • Login/logout times
  • Backups
  • Critical patches

Application Server Management

Application servers can be very tricky to manage. There are many reasons for this:
  • Heavy traffic/user load
  • Customized programming
  • Proprietary software

Other Tips

Always take your time when working on servers.

Personal Disasters

Personally, I have screwed up my fair share of things over the years. Everyone does it, you just hope that things won't be too hard to fix ;) I will share a few disasters with you so you will be aware of what can happen.
  • Working Remotely
  • Overloading an UPS
  • DNS updates
  • Microsoft Exchange Unmounts

Conclusion

The main point of the stories I shared are simple: don't make simple mistakes. It is very easy to get careless when performing routine tasks, and if you aren't careful, you will eventually screw something up. The best way to approach management of a server or a network is to make a checklist. Write down all the things that need to be done, and then write down a list of possible problems that could arise. By creating a matrix of these things, you will usually discover something you would have over-looked by just "winging it." It always helps to talk to other system administrators, engineers, and software vendors to see if they have any insight on a task you are going to perform. The better you prepare yourself and your systems, the easier routine tasks such as management become.

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