Server

Documentation and management of servers as central IT components providing essential services and applications. Includes physical and virtual servers with details on CPU, RAM, storage, and operating systems.

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Server Hardware in the “Hardware” Segment

The “Server Hardware” section of the “Hardware” segment in Docusnap365 provides comprehensive documentation of the physical components of servers. Servers are the backbone of any IT infrastructure, delivering critical services such as databases, applications, and virtual environments. This chapter focuses solely on capturing specific hardware details and their links to other IT systems.

Documented Information in Server Hardware

Server documentation includes the following key details:

  • Host Details

    • Hostname: Network identifier of the server.
    • Operating System: Installed OS version (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi).
    • Model and Serial Number: Essential identifiers for maintenance and asset tracking.
    • Service Tag: Useful for manufacturer support and warranty management.

  • CPU Details

    • Number of physical cores
    • Cores per socket
    • Number of CPU sockets
    • CPU clock speed

  • Memory (RAM)

    • Total installed RAM in GB

  • HBA Details (Host Bus Adapter)

    • Number and specifications of HBAs, enabling access to external storage resources like SANs

  • Network Adapters (NICs)

    • Number and specifications of installed NICs for physical and virtual network communication

  • BIOS Version

    • Documented BIOS or firmware version, crucial for hardware compatibility and security updates

Dependencies Center: Server Hardware Relationships

The Dependencies Center in Docusnap365 visualizes connections between server hardware and other IT infrastructure components. This enables transparent dependency mapping, simplifying management and troubleshooting. Key dependency categories include:

  • Systems
    The physical server is linked to one or more systems in the “Systems” segment, such as an ESXi host or virtual cluster. These links show which virtual environments operate on the hardware.

  • Management Services
    Servers are often integrated with management tools like VMware vCenter for centralized control and monitoring. This connection is documented in the “Management Services” segment.

  • Networks
    Server hardware connects with various network components such as virtual switches, physical NICs, or VLANs. These dependencies illustrate the network topology and data flow between servers and other resources.