APRIL 10, 2015
HCH Servers Ltd.
CA416, Aldred Centre
SAIT Polytechnic
1301-16ave NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Final Report
SQL Server for Green Building
Tyler Hlookoff
Clayton Cumiskey
Timothy Ho
SQL SERVER FOR GREEN BUILDING
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................... 3
Project Vison................................................................................................................................ 4
Project Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 5
Problem / Opportunity ................................................................................................................. 5
Project Description ...................................................................................................................... 5
Current Situation .......................................................................................................................... 5
Project Scope .............................................................................................................................. 6
Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Out of Scope ................................................................................................................................ 7
Key Project Stakeholders ............................................................................................................ 8
Design Strategy ........................................................................................................................... 9
Server .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Networking ................................................................................................................................. 10
Security ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Achievements ............................................................................................................................ 11
Project Budget ........................................................................................................................... 12
Equipment and Facilities ........................................................................................................... 12
Operating Costs......................................................................................................................... 12
Project Result ............................................................................................................................ 13
Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 14
Future Use ................................................................................................................................. 14
Lessons Learned ....................................................................................................................... 14
Intellectual Property ................................................................................................................... 16
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................... 18
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix - Terminology ............................................................................................................ 20
Appendix – Detailed Budget ..................................................................................................... 21
Proposed Equipment Costs ...................................................................................................... 21
Proposed Operating Costs........................................................................................................ 21
Actual Equipment Costs ............................................................................................................ 22
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Actual Operating Costs ............................................................................................................. 22
Appendix – Risk Assessment ................................................................................................... 23
Appendix – User Manual ........................................................................................................... 24
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Executive Summary
ARIS Green Building Technology collects various data through solar panels. The various sensors are networked with
Delta PLC’s. The Delta PLC’s communicate with the CopperCube. The CopperCube sends this data to cloud storage.
Researchers access the cloud data for various data analysis and reporting.
Critical research data is often lost due to communication breakdowns between the CopperCube and the cloud server.
We have implemented the CopperCube’s optional SQL Connector to provide additional data storage redundancy. The
SQL Connector option writes a copy of the research data to a local SQL server.
Ultimately, this project will prevent the loss of the critical research data as it will back up to the server as well as the
cloud. This will allow the Green Building project to do proper data analysis which will keep the project from being
jeopardized.
This document contains:
 Our vision for this project.
 A description of the purpose for this project
 Our scope which will define what we will and will not be doing for this project.
 Our project objectives.
 Identification of our stakeholders.
 Assessment of the various risks surrounding the project.
 The resources that we will require for this project
 The budget for our project
 Rules regarding communication
 Intellectual property allocation.
 Our design strategy
 Our project results/accomplishments
 Recommendations
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Project Vison
Our primary goal for this project was to build an SQL Server that will act as a local database for
backing up trend logs of data that are being generated by the CopperCube and recorded onto the
SQL database.
Currently, our client is losing roughly half of their vital data while the CopperCube device is
attempting to save data to the cloud. This SQL Server will prevent the loss of any data when
communication breakdowns occur and ensure that all vital data is backed-up.
The key deliverable of this project is an SQL Server along with a Training Manual. The main
function of this server is to communicate with the CopperCube device and ensure the required
data is being recorded and saved locally at SAIT in the GBT.
Furthermore, we have provided a comprehensive training program to ensure that our client can act
as an administrator once our task is complete. This enables our client to properly maintain the
server as well as perform any necessary troubleshooting techniques.
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Project Purpose
Because our client is losing such a large portion of their vital data, they need a more reliable way
to back-up this data. With the SQL Server, our client will have a complete and accurate set of data
which will result in more efficient data analysis.
The key stakeholders for this project will be: Applied Research and Innovation Services, Tom
Jackman, Tyler Willson, Clayton Cumiskey, Timothy Ho, and Tyler Hlookoff.
The project began on January 5th, 2015 and was completed on April 10th, 2015. The server will
meet the need for a complete set of a data so that our client can do sufficient data analysis. Tom
Jackman and Tyler Willson will be the primary users of the server.
Problem / Opportunity
The business problem being addressed by our project is that our client is losing research data
which is preventing him from performing efficient data analysis.
Our project solves this problem by backing up the data from the CopperCube device locally on an
Microsoft SQL database server.
Project Description
Our project ensures that when there is a communication breakdown, all important data will be
backed-up to our SQL Server. The server will only be communicating with the CopperCube
located in the Green Building.
Current Situation
Our server is successfully performing its role backing up the CopperCube trend logs. However, it
has only been logging data since we’ve connected the server to the cube. Due to limitations with
the CopperCube’s web interface, we are currently unable to send previously recorded data to our
server.
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Project Scope
Our project will provide our client with an effective and efficient solution to ensure that they can
perform proper data analysis to advance their technology in the Green Building.
Currently, ARIS is recording information taken from the solar panels where sensors communicate
to the CopperCube device. As of right now, roughly half of the data is being lost. Our goal is to
provide our client with a complete and accurate set of data by providing an SQL server that will
successfully back up all data. This will allow them to do proper data analysis.
Although our Server will be strictly communicating with one device (CopperCube), it could easily
be implemented in any scenario where a company needs to effectively back up their data from any
device.
Assuming all hardware and software has been purchased and delivered before January 5th, 2015.
Scope
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Phase 1
o Barebones Intel Server implemented with proper hardware RAID configuration
 1 Intel Server System Tower
 2 750W Redundant Power Supplies
 1 Intel Xeon E5 Processor, 1 Intel Motherboard
 32GB of Kingston RAM, 16 Terabytes of Hard Drive space
 1 LCD Monitor, 1 Keyboard, 1 Mouse, 1 UPS Back-up
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Phase 2
o Install OS and SQL server software
 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Edition
 Microsoft SQL Server 2014
o Configure Server Services
 .NET Framework 3.5, 4.0
 IIS (Web server)
 Microsoft SQL 2014
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Phase 3
o SQL Server communicating with the CopperCube
 Connect Server via SQL connector to CopperCube
 Configure SQL database
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Phase 4
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o Research and implement required SQL scripts for recording CopperCube data
 Create schemas, and or other required tables
 Create script for querying
 Perform various tests for scripts to confirm they are in working condition
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Phase 5
o Harden the Server by implementing techniques and creating scripts.
 Eliminate useless commands
 Avoid insecure protocols that send information or passwords
 Limit unnecessary software
 Keep operating system up to date, especially security patches
 Perform various tests to guarantee the Server’s system security
Phase 6
o Deploy Server to on-site location in the Green Building
 Physically connect cables and other hardware
 Test and address any related issues once the Server is in a live environment
 Configure Network Settings.
Phase 7
o Create training manual for our client to operate the Server and troubleshoot any
issues
 Write out steps to access data
 Write out a “Known Issues” section which will include troubleshooting
methods
 Create tutorial videos for our client or anyone who needs them
 Host training session with our Client
Out of Scope
The scope of this project is to back-up data exclusively from the CopperCube device that will allow
our client to perform a complete and accurate set of data analysis. We will not be deploying our
project anywhere else other than Green Building and we will not be using it for any other purposes.
Everything not specifically stated in this section means that it will be considered out of scope.
Below are our tasks that are out of scope.
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Producing multiple servers
Producing hardware components
Technical support for anything outside of the server
Backing up information other than the CopperCube device
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Key Project Stakeholders
Below are the key stakeholders for our project.
Stakeholders
Project Manager
Client
Performing Organization
Sponsor
Comment
HCH Servers Ltd.
Tom Jackman, Tyler Willson
HCH Servers Ltd.
Applied Research and Innovation Services
Other stakeholders for our project include:
Jason Fisher – Faculty Advisor – Instructor & Consultant.
- Provides guidance with project management strategies
Brenda Domeij – Academic Chair of ITCS.
- Signed and approved our project
- Directly oversees ITCS program
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Design Strategy
The following categories summarize the design strategies used in each aspect of our project:
Server
The server is based off of a Windows design to best compliment Microsoft SQL and to be user
friendly. The database is acting as a local backup for the CopperCube. Below is a list of all
hardware and software that was used:
o Intel Barebones Server System P4308CP4MHGC
 Intel Xeon E5-2630 2.6Ghz
 Intel Server Board S2600CP4
 Intel RS2BL040 RAID SAS Controller
 2 x 750W Redundant Platinum E fficiency Power Supplies
 4 x 8GB of Kingston Memory 1600Mhz DDR3
 4 x 4TB Western Digital RE Enterprise Hard Drives
 24x Asus DVDRW
 Cyberpower CP1500O 1500VA UPS
o RAID Installation and Configuration
 One four-disk RAID 1+0 (OS + SQL)
 One virtual disk
o Two disk groups (8TB per group)
 Flashed to updated firmware version 12.14
 Updated RAID Drivers
o Operating System
 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (stand-alone)
 UEFI installed
 .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.0
 Intel Active System Console
o Health and Maintenance monitor
 Intel RAID Web Console 2.0
o Maintains and configures RAID
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o Software Application
 Microsoft SQL Server 2014
 SQL Instance: CopperCubeSQLdb
 Database: CopperCube
 Database user account for with read, write, modify privileges
 SQL Server Management Studio
 Main administration tool for SQL
 Used to query data
Networking
Our server is connected to an isolated network located in the ARIS garage. This allows us to be
locally connected to the CopperCube.
o Cisco Enterprise Switch
 Allows connection between CopperCube and Server
 Allows server to be on SAIT’s network
o Static IP Configuration
 Reserved IP address on SAIT’s subnet
 Allows VPN connection to server
o Port Forwarding
 TCP Port 1433
 Default SQL communication port
 TCP Port 3306
 Default port for CopperCube communication
 TCP Port 3389
 Allows RDC using VPN
o Network Topology
 Windows Server 2012 R2
 Microsoft SQL Server 2014
 CopperCube
 Cisco Enterprise Switch
Security
o Server hardening
 Installed latest windows updates
 Updated firmware and drivers
 Closed unnecessary ports
 Enabled firewall rules
 Set static IP
 SQL authentication enabled
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Achievements
Below is a list of all major achievements over the course of the project.
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Purchase Order approved – February 17th, 2015
Hardware components installed – March 5th, 2015
OS configured (UEFI) – March 6th, 2015
Software components configured – March 13th, 2015
Server deployed in GBT – March 25th, 2015
CopperCube communicates with server – March 25th, 2015
VPN Connection – March 31st, 2015
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Project Budget
Below you find an overview of our proposed and actual budget for our project. Please see
Appendix Section B for a detailed project budget.
Equipment and Facilities
Below is the proposed cost of equipment for our project:
Category
Hardware
Software
Total:
Cost
$5733.20
$2537.99
$8271.19
Total:
Cost
$6161.53
$929.99
$7091.52
Below is the actual cost of equipment for our project:
Category
Hardware
Software
Operating Costs
Below is the proposed cost of labor for each team member during for the project:
Name
Tim Ho
Tyler Hlookoff
Clayton Cumiskey
Total:
Cost
$20,320
$20,320
$20,320
$80,960
Below is the actual cost of labour for each team member during for the project:
Name
Tim Ho
Tyler Hlookoff
Clayton Cumiskey
Cost
$ 4960
$7920
$ 7760
$20,640
Total:
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Project Result
This project has been completed successfully. Our team has built a barebones server system
which required us to piece together each hardware component for configuration. Each component
was heavily researched and carefully chosen to ensure that we reached project success. Since
our client required a database, we have installed and configured the system with a hardware RAID
controller to ensure redundancy in case of disaster or failure. The system is installed with the latest
version of Windows Server 2012 R2 acting as our OS and Microsoft SQL 2014 for the database.
This gives our client the most advanced and secure software. The server has been hardened by
closing any unnecessary ports, updating the system to the latest patches, and ensuring all of the
firmware and drivers are up to date in order to protect it from potential security threats.
We have managed to successfully connect the server to the isolated network in the Green Building
where it communicates to the CopperCube, a device that records trend logs taken from the solar
panels. The data from the CopperCube is consistently being backed up to the servers SQL
database resulting in our clients main requirement. We have also provided a VPN connection for
accessing the server from any location via remote desktop. This allowed us work on our project
remotely, and will allow our client to easily administer and manage the system.
We have provided our client with a robust server design to withstand a busy and warm
environment. The server has five hot swappable fans and two hot swappable platinum rated power
supplies to ensure longevity and zero downtime in case of failure. The server is also equipped with
a UPS in case of power outage.
There is only one thing that is not ideal; the data from the CopperCube collected prior to our
deployment of the server cannot be backed up to the SQL database at this time. This is a feature
that Coppertree Analytics is working on and will be available in the future.
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Recommendations
HCH Servers Ltd recommends the following:
1. Make sure that you do plenty of research regarding your project before planning it out.
2. If there are any set-backs in your project (i.e. delay in hardware being shipped) ensure you stay
productive by finding an appropriate workaround.
3. When building a database, it is ideal to separate your tempdb, log files, and data files onto
different disks
4. The ideal RAID setup for a database would consist of eight disks:

RAID 1 (2 disks) – Operating System/Programs

RAID 1+0 (4 disks) - SQL database files (data files)
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RAID 1 (2 disks) – TempDB (log files)
Future Use
As of April 24th 2015, the server will be permanently deployed in the Green Building where it will
continue to back up data recorded by the CopperCube. The staff of GBT then intends to
implement a web server and application.
Lessons Learned
Below we have listed lessons learned throughout our journey to the completion of our project:

To successfully flash Intel RAID firmware, some older versions need to be updated in the
order the firmware versions were released. (i.e. version 2011, 2012, 2013, etc.)
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Make sure you harden your server after installing all required items. Fail to do so can result
in issues with functionality of software and services.
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The project Gantt chart will almost always change numerous times for a variety of reasons.
You need to be flexible and adapt to these changes.
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You must use the UEFI boot option to install Windows 2012 R2 on recent motherboard
technology and have it boot properly.
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The CopperCube requires SQL 2012 compatibility level in order to communicate properly
with the SQL server.
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If you are having trouble with network communication tools, check to see what ports are
open using the command line (i.e. netstat, netcat, tcpview)
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Learning how to conduct business meetings provides valuable life experience.
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To have the most effective and efficient database we have learnt that it is better to have
more hard drives for configuring our RAID. This allows you to separate your OS, SQL, and
data files on different disks, which provides a more redundant platform.
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Intellectual Property
We have signed a contraction with ARIS the clearly stated that all intellectual property will be
retained by ARIS at the conclusion of this project.
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Acknowledgements
Jason Fisher - PROJ 354 Instructor: Provided guidance and feedback throughout the semester.
Tom Jackman - ARIS: Sponsored and came up with the project idea. Our main contact for project
concerns.
Tyler Willson - ARIS Employee: Provided technical support once server was deployed in the
Green Building.
Scott Taylor - SAIT IS Manager: Met with us to discuss purchasing options for hardware and
software. He also provided authorization for this project to exist within SAIT’s infrastructure.
Asad Sarfraz - SAIT IS Network: Provided us information and support needed when dealing with
SAIT’s network.
Joe Petermann - ARIS: Assisted in the funding application process.
Donald Fast - CopperTree Analyst: Provided guidance with making databases in SQL to make
sure they were compatible with the CopperCube.
Derek John - CopperTree Engineer: Provided guidance for CopperCube related issues.
Ryan Mitzer - ESC Automation Tech: Guidance with the SQL Connector.
Zachary Teehan – Memory Express: Consultant for vendor whom we purchased hardware and
software.
Dylan Saunders – SAIT Instructor: Provided technical guidance for RAID related issues.
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Appendix – Terminology
SQL - (Structured Query Language); it is a programming language to manage data in a database.
CopperCube – Device that records information from the Solar Panels on the Green Building such as; power
consumption, room temperature, solar radiation, etc.
Hardening – Reduce vulnerabilities by minimizing the ways a hacker can attack the Server.
Cloud – A large group of remote servers that allows for online storage.
Server Services – Special type of Roles that grant the Server the ability to perform specific jobs.
Green Building - This is the location of where our project will be deployed.
OS – (Operating System); software that manages computers hardware. This is an essential component of a
computer.
RAM – (Random Access Memory); a form of computer data storage
Barebones – basic or essentials of computer hardware
VPN - (Virtual Private Network); Extends a private network across a public network. Also, allows
you to connect remotely from any location.
RAID – (Redundant Array of Independent Disks); A data storage virtualization technology that
combines multiple disk drives into a logical unit for data redundancy.
Cisco Enterprise Switch – is a networking device that connects devices together on a computer
network
.NET Framework - provides language interoperability across several programming languages.
Firmware – permanent software programed into a read-only memory.
UEFI – (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface); defines a software interface between an OS and
platform firmware. It is meant to replace BIOS.
Port Forwarding – A process of configuring a router to make a computer or network device that is
connected to it accessible to other computer and network devices.
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Appendix – Detailed Budget
Below you will find a detailed budget table of all our hardware, software, and operational costs. This includes our
proposed and actual budget.
Proposed Equipment Costs
Below is a table of our proposed equipment budget.
Item
Intel Server System P4308CP4MHGC
Barebone Server System w/ 750W Redundant
Power Supplies
S.XEON E5-2630V2 2.6GHz 6C12T
Kingston 8GB 1600MHZ DDR3 ECC REG
CL11 DR X8SVR F
Windows Server 2012 Standard R2
24x DVDRW SATA BK OEM
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Standard Edition
CAL’s
4TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Cyberpower UPS 1500VA
LCD Monitor
Wired Mouse
Mechanical Keyboard
Hardware RAID Key
SQL Connector
TOTAL:
TOTAL + Tax:
Qty
1
Resource
Memory Express
Cost
$1699.99
1
4
Memory Express
Memory Express
$779.99
$479.96
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Coppertree
$849.99
$19.99
$1150.00
$538.00
$1596.00
$249.99
$200.00
$40.00
$130.00
$100.00
$350.00
$7877.32
$8271.19
Proposed Operating Costs
The following table consists of our proposed operating costs. The hours are estimated based off our original Gantt
chart.
Item
Hours
Tyler Hlookoff
Timothy Ho
Clayton Cumiskey
Total:
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254
254
735
Rate
$80 /hr
$80 /hr
$80 /hr
$80 /hr
Cost
$ 20,320
$ 20,320
$ 20,320
$60, 960
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Actual Equipment Costs
Below is a detailed table of our actual equipment budget.
Item
BenQ GW2255 21.5in VA LED LCD
WD S.4TB RE SATA3 7200RPM 64MB
Microsoft S. Win Server 2012 R2 Std OEM
SteelSeries Rival Optical Gaming Mouse
Intel RS2BL040 RAID SAS PCIE 4PORT
Intel S.XEON E5-2630V2 2.6GHz 6C12T
Asus 24x DVDRW SATA BK OEM
Kingston KVR16R11D8/8KF
SteelSeries 6Gv2 Mechanical Gaming KB
Red
Intel S. P4308CP4MHGC Barebone Serv
Cyberpower CP1500PFCLCD 1500VA UPS
Heatsinks and Fan Installation
TOTAL:
TOTAL + Tax:
Qty
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
Resource
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
Cost
$129.99
$1559.96
$929.99
$59.99
$469.99
$844.99
$19.99
$479.96
$99.99
1
1
1
Memory Express
Memory Express
Memory Express
$1879.99
$259.99
$15.00
$6749.83
$7091.52
Actual Operating Costs
The following table consists of our actual operating costs. The hours worked were recorded in our journals throughout
our project.
Item
Hours
Tyler Hlookoff
Timothy Ho
Clayton Cumiskey
Total:
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62
97
258
Rate
$80 /hr
$80 /hr
$80 /hr
Cost
$ 7920
$4960
$ 7760
$20,640
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Appendix – Risk Assessment
Below you will find a table of possible risks that could be involved throughout our project.
Project Risk Assessment
Probability
Impact
Severity
e.g. High, Medium, Low
e.g. High, Medium, Low
e.g. High, Medium, Low
Risk 1 – Natural Disaster (i.e. fire,
flooding)
Mitigation Strategy
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Risk 2 – Security Breach
Mitigation Strategy
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Server is on an isolated SAIT network with a limited amount of active
ports. Using proper hardening techniques will help prevent the
probability of a breach. Control who has access to the server to
prevent loss of data.
Risk 3 – Server Failure
Mitigation Strategy
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5
5
Our server is built with advanced technology. This includes 2
redundant power supplies in-case of one’s failure. A UPS in the event
of a power outage. We also configured our server with a RAID 10;
this provides the ability to recover data on the server in the event of a
disk failure.
Risk 4 – Communication Error
Mitigation Strategy
1
5
5
The Server is connected to the CopperCube through a switch; This
should eliminate the chance of a communication breakdown. We
have also created Firewall rules to ensure the communication
between the server and cube will not be blocked.
Risk 5 – Theft of Server
Mitigation Strategy
1
5
5
Keep the server out of plain sight. Ensure the door to the GBT is
locked.
Risk 6 – Server Environment (i.e.
dust, heat, lack of support)
Mitigation Strategy
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Move server from floor location to higher elevation and in a secure
place if possible.
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We provided as many fans as possible to cool/ventilate our server.
The location of our server is also temporary in the GBT garage.
There is currently construction under way for a new building, where
our server will eventually be moved and provide the correct
environment for a server.
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Appendix – User Manual
Please refer to our separate administration manual.
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