Midgard/UnRaid

Midgard Description:

The Midgard Server was designed as a backup server. This server is going to help backup files, data, applications, software, and hardware. Backups help prevent data loss and save our database.  

The Creation of Midgard:

1. Got the Server up and running with ESXI 6.7.0.
2. Make sure the server can detect the SAS Array.
3. Updated the Firmware
4. Transferred the OS from ESXI to UnRaid.
5. Tested the Raid Setup
6. Added Chad to the Domain through SMB settings.
7. Rearranged the Array for the server to have 7 1 TB Hard Drives.
8. Had to Change out three bad drives.
9. Created a new Array.
10. Changed the IP Address of the Server to 10.21.25.13.
11. Changed the Name of the server to Midgard.

How to Perform a Backup (manually):

Step 1:

• Log into Odin at 10.21.25.3

Step 2:

• Open "Windows server backup" from the windows search bar.

Step 3:

• Once the windows open up on the right side of the page select "back up once option''

Step 4:

• Go through the wizard until it asks what you want to back up.

Step 5:

• Select "remote location option" and enter the path to the backup folder at"\\10.21.25.13\Backups"

Step 6:

• Start the Back up

Switch Configuration When Using LACP And Port Bonding:

When configuring an LACP etherchannel between a switch and UnRaid server use {(C-IF-RANGE)#channel-protocol lacp} on the switch and "active-backup (1)" etherchannel bond on the UnRaid server.