Colocation

How to Install Nagios NRPE on Ubuntu 14.04

Create Nagios User and Group useradd nagios groupadd nagcmd usermod -a -G nagcmd nagios Update your apt-get package lists: apt-get update Then install the required packages: apt-get install build-essential libgd2-xpm-dev openssl libssl-dev apache2-utils unzip -y Install Nagios apt-get install nagios3 -y –Local Only –OK –Create Web Admin (not needed) user: nagios pw: nagios Now we

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Managed IT Services

Fibernet Technical Services

The Fibernet Technical Services Department -otherwise known as Support – serves as an umbrella of the Fibernet corporate structure. This means that the Technical Services Department is a composed of several smaller departments that cover the various sections of services, products, and responsibilities we oversee. A brief list of responsibilities for the Fibernet Technical Services

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Colocation Growth Required for New FCC Rules

In 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a new rule that lets wireless locations expand—both in width and height—but such changes have had a snowball effect that is impacting everything from colocation facilities to property values. In Bellevue, Washington, the City Council is dragging their heels to abide by the FCC’s decision, claiming that such big

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The Real Cost of Owning a Data Center

A colocation service provider takes on a lot of costs and risks in order to provide clients with the best in service. Data centers can be incredibly large, and of course a reputable colocation provider will only secure a location that features great connectivity, temperate weather and minimal natural disasters—which means a relatively expensive location. The total

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