Anna Bixby Articles

I am not much of a technical person. I only used PC for my computing needs. However because of the steady growth of my business I had to find a more reliable computer because the PC I have been using became more vulnerable to crashes. With each crash, precious data have been lost. In my line of business I rely on these data as if it were my life.

I was not thinking of getting a server but just a new computer with better capabilities when my friend suggested that I get a server from the IBM iSeries Servers line. I was not disappointed because the server has been running smoothly since. I have never experienced a crash and my data are still intact. As a bonus I have my systems and applications running faster and smoother. 
Another thing I like about my server is that it runs on an IBM iSeries disk drives. This industrial drives are my lifeblood because in them are where my precious data are stored. I needed one that can deliver and deliver it did. It is an understatement when I say I am very happy with my upgrade because I am ecstatic. I am over the moon.

I worked in a real estate office for several years now however I am quite dissatisfied the way our computer system works. It is causing delays and sometimes it just bugged down. Imagine you are working diligently to avoid backlog but since our office is computer dependent so you can’t help and just wait for the program to work. We did complain it to our boss but he just shrugged it off.

One day, he was  busy working to prepare for the next day company’s meeting and while he was checking the valuable files , it suddenly turned off and after which he can’t go through with his job. He was completely pissed off and called the technical team for a repair. Unfortunately, the technical team cannot solve the problem. They suggested in beefing up the system in order for the program to run. The technical team suggested installing AS/400 servers as they assured our boss that it will really prevent delays.

He was a bit hesitant to purchase a new server and one of my colleagues suggested that we should get a quote on every specifications and prices of different servers. Our boss agreed and we run through a lot including RS/6000 servers. To our surprise, he wanted to replace our dilapidated system the soonest.

12. Brand New Is Not Always Better

I’m one of those people who actually take the time to study my needs before buying stuff to fulfill them. One reason I do it is because I’m not rich and I value every penny I earn. I work honestly and I can say my employer is giving me fair compensation which I hate wasting on things that I don’t really need. This particularly shows when I’m buying electronic stuff.

Unlike most people, I’m not attracted to the flashiest gadgets that come out almost every day. All the purchases I’ve made over the last couple of years are reflective of its purpose in my life. When I needed to set up a network of computers at my apartment which I shared with my brother and a friend, I bought a used IBM pSeries server because not only was it cheaper than a brand new one but it fit what we wanted to have - a cheap network server but of great quality.

Used IBM pSeries Servers are of excellent make and the company I bought it from helps us maintain it up to this day which is very rare even with brand new stuff. It’s why I believe new isn’t always better.

We are not really a family of business-minded persons. So before I went into to the university to study business, I thought that all I would ever need to start my own business is land, labor and capital; with capital, I am only referring to financial capital. However, after four years of studying just that, I realized that business and building one is more than that.

For example, never have I thought before that I have to worry about data storage. I mean, would you think about that at 16? But oh well, since I know now that I need to have that, I personally tried to research on what brand to buy. At the end, I found that HP Storage is the way to go. It’s kind of amazing because almost all my friends are using the same brand. However, the choosing doesn’t end there. Since HP has developed several storage products, I needed to choose among them as well.

At the end, I chose the one HP SAN or the HP Storage Area Network. I chose it simply because I felt that this is the storage system that would fit a small or maybe mid-sized business like mine.

My pc won’t turn on no matter what I do and it makes this beeping sounds. I think something is terribly wrong and I do not know what to do. Since I’m not a “techie” person, I decided to bring it to the computer repair service Raleigh center to have it fixed. I heard from friends that they were very good in handling PC repairs. They had similar problems and the technicians offered the help that they needed. When I arrived, one of their staff immediately asked me on what the problem was.

I said that my computer won’t open and there beeping sounds whenever I try to open it. I asked on what is the probable reason behind it. The technician took my unit and tested it. He said that I needed to replace the memory on my motherboard because it is damaged. That is what is causing the beeping sounds. I bought the memory that he recommended and my pc started working again. It was working perfectly and I am very thankful for their help, they fix computer in Raleigh area residents pretty fast! I went home and immediately accessed the internet to check on the latest software that would help increase the performance of my unit.

When I started putting up a management firm, I was a bit short in our starting capital. I am in dire need of a storage solution for my company’s file but my money can’t afford to buy an entire new system. So I ended up looking for ways on how to acquire a storage system at half its original cost.

Luckily, one of my colleagues told me that he knew a site that sold refurbished HP SAN system at cheaper price compared to other site and that their HP Storage devise comes with a warranty and a non-DOA quality. When I hear about this, I immediately look for this site and checked out what’s in store and yes, true to his words, it really was cheap. With all those packages, I immediately placed my order and after a few days, they had it delivered in our place.

Until this day, were still using those devises that I bought. It was really sturdy and that it doesn’t require intensive programming in order to retrieve those much needed files. And when there’s someone who ask me what kind of storage devises I’m using and that where I got it, I always refer them to the site.

It’s really difficult to buy brand new xSeries parts that are also affordable nowadays. That is why when my IBM xSeries Servers broke down; I really had a hard time looking for a replacement that fits my short budget line. I even asked some friends from other states to look for servers for me. I was thinking that maybe it will be a little cheaper there.

I was still putting my plans regarding my unit on hold when one of my friends suggested that buying Used xSeries servers is actually the more practical way to do it. It is way cheaper and there is an online shop that sells servers that are compatible on almost all systems. And even though these servers are refurbished, they still work very well.

I tried to look for the online shop my friend is talking about and I was indeed able to find what I was looking for. Also, I found out that they also do repairs and maintenance works for IBM units. At least I already know who to contact if ever I will have the same problems in the future. Also, I required myself to send a gift to my friend to show how thankful I am for his advice.

Buying a server for our network had never been so much easy. A large technology store known to support large companies such as Fortune 500, Government Agencies, local Schools and Universities, have helped us in our buying our new servers. These Used IBM Servers are renewed and resold through this technology giant store; we were able to buy them for a reasonable price and we got the optimal benefits that we needed. We were happy to buy these products because it saved us from a lot of expense. And other than that, the staff guaranteed us a quality maintenance service, and we always trust them for their OEM support.

These second hand Used IBM servers work as if they were bought first hand. Not only that, this technology superstore also sells a number of other tech products that are a rare find.  They sell components and equipments and provided us with the materials we need whenever we lost them. It’s like a big supermarket for a systems shopper! It’s no wonder that big names like Fortune 500 trust this store to provide them with their technology needs. Try and visit their online store and who knows, you might be able to uncover one techy treasure or two!