server set up

I went to the Carr Astronomical Observatory this week end for a mini-work party. We need to prepare the house for the new electrical generator. So, red wiring (to code) was installed to which the new baseboard heaters will be attached. Meanwhile, Nicole and Gilles worked on the hung ceiling tiles; Savio and Pat worked on the improving seals in the GBO.

My job(s) were... varied.

• bring new (donated) computer to facility
• swap Internet Keyboard from new computer to Hercules
  
• set up new computer as server in designated location
• install new large hard disk in machine for additional storage
  
• re-format new hard disk with 2 large partitions
• install new UPS to new server, configure
  
• test a power failure
  
• connect server to weather station
• begin regular uploading of weather data to web site
• configure additional security system with new server
• configure auto-start of weather and security apps
  
• implement remote access to server
• forward ports in our router for server apps
• configure server with a fixed IP address
  
• remove weather software from living room computer
• install new 3 station intercom system
  

Along the way, other issues (surprise) cropped up.

• Dietmar reported the phone in the GBO wasn't working.
• I found IE the default browser on the new laptop.
• I found the placement of the living room computer very poor.
  

So, I was a little busy on Friday and Saturday evenings at the CAO.

By around 9:30 PM, I felt like I was finally done. All the critical things were complete for the new systems. So I can lend a hand on Sunday to the generator prep...