Basic High Availability - An Introduction To RAID by Brian Stoffer
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (other definitions may vary). In practice it is two or more hard disk drives configured for use by a single computer system. The configuration varies by intended use, but the most common use for RAID arrays is for high-availability installations. ... The net result is that if a single hard disk drive (heretofore referred to as a “hard drive” or “disk drive”) that is part of a properly configured RAID array were to fail, the general operations of that computer system would be unaffected.

How Does the PS3 Stack Up to Its Competitors, the Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii? by Gary Ruplinger
Finally, they’re all here. The Xbox 360 has had the next generation gaming market to itself for a year. Now its two competitors, the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii, are here. No more speculating about speed. No more guessing about memory. Now we can take a look and see exactly how they stack up... This configuration can do about 1 Teraflop. ... This configuration can do about 2 Teraflops. ... Their system will be compatible with the Gamecube games and also the Gamecube controllers since the two systems use very different controllers.

Basics of RAID by Jason Kohrs
A couple of the recent Tech Tips from www.geeks.com have made mention of RAID, but the level of detail required in those tips didn’t shed much light on what RAID actually is. The number of e-mail responses and comments in the Readers Digress section was convincing enough that an introduction to... Most arrays will only be able to use the capacity of the smallest drive, so if a 250GB Hitachi drive is added to a RAID configuration with an 80GB Hitachi drive, that extra 170GB would probably go to waste (the only time that this doesn’t apply is in a RAID configuration called JBOD (Just a Bunch...

2U Rack Mount Servers by Alison Cole
Rack mount servers are systems in a modern server used for mounting various kinds and sizes of electronic modules. If someone needs to set up a number of personal computers into a much smaller space, rack mount servers are ideal. Rack mount servers are used across different parts of the world... A 2U rack mount server is the ideal configuration when it comes to limited system space. ... But the real term of the unit is RU, or simply Rack Unit, where one RU or U is defined as 1.75 inches. ... This “U” comes from the term unit.

Important Linux Directories by Bernard Peh
There are many variants of Linux used in different computer systems today. Luckily, most Linux developers employ a common naming and utilization scheme that makes different variants of Linux easy to use and maintain. This article will discuss some important and common directories in many popular... For example, startup configuration scripts are found in /etc/rc.d and network configuration scripts are found in /etc/sysconfig. ... /home Each user of a Linux system is assigned a special directory, called "home" direectory, that represents their private space on the system.

Remote Desktop Management by Ken Marlborough
Technological experts have always preferred remote desktop management because of its various advantages. You can manage your computer and server quite easily with the help of a remote desktop management system without the help of an on-site technician. ... To set up remote desktop management, you need to install software on computer and servers that have the system ready to install. ... Virus updates are extremely time-sensitive, and if you wait for updates, your system could be exposed to major problems.

Your Computer Can't Keep Time by Stephen Bucaro
A computer needs a certain amount of information to operate; for example, the date and time, the amount of memory installed, the number of drives and their configuration, and so on. In the early days of computers, either the user typed in this information each time the computer started, or it... If the CMOS battery does fail, you might receive the message "System Configuration Lost" when you start the computer. ... To enter the CMOS configuration utility, you have to press the indicated key while the message is on the screen.

Do We Really Need A Registry Cleaner by A Singh
The answer to that question regarding the need of registry cleaner is an obvious ‘yes’. If you clean your registry on a regular basis your system will run faster and more efficiently. But if one asks such a question then the possibility is that the person really does not know what the system... The registry is a central database where windows, the operating system of the computer, keep a record of all the changes that are made on the computer. ... Though the central registry system assimilates the configuration settings it has its own set of problems.

5 Stress Reducing Computer Tips by Sharron Senter
For most entrepreneurs computers are an intrical part of our business. An entrepreneur can not afford for their computer to be inoperable even for a minute. Implement some of these quick and affordable computer tips to keep your computer healthy and making money for your business. ... However, you need to power cycle your cable modem [unplug it for 30 seconds and reboot computer] for the new configuration to be automatically downloaded to your modem. ... And although the connection has returned, your computer and the cable modem may be having difficulty communicating.

Understanding The Importance Of A Clean Registry by A Singh
The Windows Operating system registry is the most important part of a Windows-based computer system. This registry is never to be tampered with by anyone. It is by itself a fully automatic database that forms the backbone of the windows operating system. ... The registry is a system-defined database used by the operating system to store configuration information used to operate the PC. ... The system components store and retrieve this configuration data through the registry. ... This slows the system down every time the registry is scanned for information that is needed to run the system.