What to do with a Backup PC, Keeping a Backup Computer, Storing a Backup Mobile Computer, Backup Nuc

What to do with a Backup PC, Keeping a Backup Computer, Storing a Backup Mobile Computer, Backup Nuc

Keeping a Backup Computer for your Mobile Unit

Often times clients keep a Backup Computer on hand in case there is a problem with a mobile unit computer that requires it to be taken out of service either temporarily or permanently.

ITpipes Recommends the following process for initial configuration of the Backup Computer

  1. First of all, make sure to go through the same receiving process you would with a computer you would put directly into service. 
  2. Follow these instructions whether the computer comes from ITpipes or another source. 
  3. Follow the article steps all the way through installing ITPipes Mobile software and connecting to the video, distance and other equipment  in the CCTV mobile unit.

Recommendations for keeping a backup PC ready to deploy.

  1. We recommend scheduling to test out the backup bc every 8 weeks to ensure it turns on and all is functional, so that when its needed, its available for use.
  2. We recommend keeping the backup pc in the office or climet controlled storage so the unit is not subjected exceptionally low or high temperatures nore the harsh outside environment and is protected until its needed.





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