WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE STORM
As you know most of Long Island is preparing for Hurricane Irene. The following guidelines are suggestions for preparation of the storm with respect to your computers, servers, etc.
- Run a back up before you shut down your server so that you have a current back up.
- Any equipment close to windows should be moved to a safe location. Perhaps a closet or inside corner of a room. If equipment cannot be moved try to cover it with tape and plastic bags and/or a tarp.
- All computer equipment including PCs, servers, monitors, printers, routers, switches, phones and phone systems should be shut down and unplugged. Surge protectors and Battery Packs should be turned off and unplugged.
Please follow the order below:
- Turn off any printers.
- Save your work and turn off Desktop and Laptop Computers.
- Turn off your secondary Servers, if any, and then your Main Server.
- Turn off Back up devices.
- Turn off your network switch.
- Turn off your Firewall or Router.
- Turn off your Telephone System.
- Turn off your Internet Provider's Equipment (Cable, DSL, Satellite or T1 Modem)
- Turn off and unplug all Surge Protectors and Battery Packs for all devices.
WHAT TO DO AFTER THE STORM
Reconnecting your equipment:
- Even after the storm is over damage can still occur to your equipment due to power surges or outages while the power company begins to restore power to affected areas.
- Check to be sure your equipment has not been exposed to water. If you notice a piece of equipment has water damage, do not plug it in or turn it off. Call our office first.
- Wait until you hear from LIPA that the electrical power is stabilized in your area. Power surges and outages can do all kinds of damage. Once you know it is okay power should be restored to core systems and infrastructure first. These include routers, firewalls, switches, servers and telephone systems.
Please follow the order below:
- Plug in and turn on all Surge Protectors and Battery Packs for all devices.
- Turn on your Internet Provider's equipment (Cable, DSL, Satellite or T1 modem)
- Turn on your Network Switch.
- Turn on your Firewall or Router.
- Turn on your Telephone System.
- Turn on your Main Server first and then any other servers.
- Plug in and turn on Desktop and Laptop Computers.
- Plug in and turn on Back up Devices.
- Plug in and turn on Printers.
We hope that you take these precautions to ensure that your office is secure. Should you need our assistance, please contact us at 516-762-0155.
Sincerely,
Michael Glasser
Glasser Tech LLC
