- Back-up your server prior to troubleshooting. Make sure there are no issues with your back-up and that you have a complete back-up of your system (ex: Windows Server R2 2008, 2012, Unix).
- Check your hard drive for any issues. If you have a RAID configuration, make sure no drives are degraded.
- Scan your server for viruses. You should have server anti-virus removal software that you regularly scan your server with. It’s a good idea to check for a virus before other problems because a virus may be causing consequent problems on your server.
- Check your motherboard alerts. With HP, Dell, or any other brand, the manufacturer of the server should have a tool to allow you to check for alerts for hardware problems. Dell open manage will alert you with any motherboard problems.
- Check event viewer blogs, located under administrative tools under control panel. Here you can see most errors.
- Make a list of problems that you have found from previous steps and assess whether you will be able to fix them or if you require professional support.
- Make a list of possible resolutions; usually if you are unfamiliar with the problem researching online is a good idea as other people may have had the problem.
- When trying possible resolutions, make sure you keep exact changes you make on the operating system. If you get a professional to fix your server they will need to know what has or has not been done to it.
- If your problem is related to hardware, there are several diagnostic tools that you can get from the manufacturer of the server. These will help you identify the problem.
- It is recommended if you have problems on any of this software you contact a professional: Terminal Server (remote desktop), Microsoft Exchange Server, MSSQL Server, MySQL, Internet Information Services (IIS), Windows Back-up, & Back-up Exec.
Michello’s extra tip: No matter how frustrated you get, do not kick your server!
Tips recommended by: Michello Borgo, CEO/Director of Technology for MOTIONBORG, Inc. with 15 years of experience in the IT field. You can contact Michello Borgo at (954) 441-1049 or online at motionborg.net
Rebecca Hunter
MOTIONBORG, Inc.
Technology Consultant at MOTIONBORG
With a natural passion for technology, he is always on the search for next great invention to test out and play with. Enjoys sharing his thoughts and knowledge with others through blogging. Helping business owners on how to better utilize technology to their advantage has become the true meaning of success and life.
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