Technology moves fast. The infrastructure you install today must support the technologies of tomorrow, or you’ll be ripping it out in three years. Cabling for Tomorrow Labor is the most expensive part of cabling. The cable itself is cheap. Pull Cat6a instead of Cat6; the labor is the same, but Cat6a supports 10Gbps. Pull extra […]
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Gone are the days of standalone lock systems. Modern access control lives on the network, integrating with HR databases, AD, and video surveillance. Controller Placement Access controllers should be in a secured IT closet, not above the door in the insecure hallway. Run composite cable from the door hardware (reader, strike, REX) back to the
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Hope is not a strategy. Disaster Recovery (DR) planning ensures your business survives fire, flood, ransomware, or hardware failure. The 3-2-1 Backup Rule This is the gold standard: Keep 3 copies of your data. Store them on 2 different media types (e.g., NAS and Tape/Cloud). Keep 1 copy offsite. If your office burns down, the
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A server room is more than just a closet with computers. It is a controlled environment designed to keep mission-critical hardware alive. Temperature and Humidity Heat kills electronics. Maintain a steady temperature between 68°F and 74°F (20°C – 24°C). Humidity is equally important; too low causes static electricity discharge, while too high causes condensation and
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