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by baegis

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I am setting up our Win 2000 server with Back office on it. It will be attached to a UPS giving a min of 1hour life if the power fails.
My problem is that our factory works 24 hours per day and they need access to the server to perform their duties.
Does anyone know how to boot every thing back up again if the power is off for an extended period and the ups closes the server down.
I do not want to come in at 3:00 am just to turn the server on again!
Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Baegis

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by tech_wiz03

First thing that comes to mind is train one individual on each shift how to up the server if power fails. This is the most economical way.

regards
rick

by baegis

sorry, due to security reasons they have no physical access to where the server is situated.
Regards

Baegis

by jaboy78

if ur server can support "boot on LAN" in the bios..thts good

if any pc thts link network to ur server...just search ur server ip or computer name...it will automatically boot up..

or else..u have no other choice just to get a very big UPS....

by mark

You didn't say what kind of UPS you have. Major companies like APC have software to help get it back running again. There are also remote power modules that can switch on/off power by making a telephone call and keying in a number code. If you need to start programs automatically, set them up as a service. There are third party programs to help with this too. Give some more details so I can be more specific on your solution. I wouldn't think that the power would go down for over an hour very often.

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