Man this is my first time watching a explainer style geek pub video and I keep thinking it's an 8 bit guy video. These brothers really have a lot of speaking style in common.
I got that impression too when I discovered this channel, but as a person living in another country and whose mother tongue is of course not English, I wasn't sure if that was just how Texans from the area the Murrays live in sound like. Glad I got it right despite my foreign ear!
I really enjoyed the fact that you went very in depth to explain each process. I didn’t know what a server ladder or j bolts were or how they were used. Thanks and its looking great!!
Great video Mike! Wow, The New Geek Pub building is coming along great! I'm looking forward to all the Projects and other content you bring in the future!
Dang, I wish I would have known you were needing a Full Rack and some ladder rack. We are doing some renovations at my office and I could have given you that stuff for free. I'm here in the DFW area too so not far from you. I could have brought it to you. Next time you need any equipment like that shoot me a message.
This is what you call a Man Cave! The place is looking awesome. Always hard putting in new stuff on top of previous owners stuff, more difficult than a totally blank canvas. Great video.
Depending where you are there is CPC in Preston Lancashire, not quite as much as that on display but they have an argos style operation where you can go and pick stuff up from a trade counter. There is also Scan in Bolton if you are after more consumer grade stuff.
Great video... Just subbed. If you're building your set, bear in mind that mad triangle patterns on the wall behind you can be heavily distracting to the viewer! 😜 Greetings from Ireland!
This tiny building has more IT than some small countries.😂 (Love how you tried to justify why you need it all... but we all know you just love networks and computers 😉) Can’t wait to see the next video!!
So many questions: Where are all the Ethernet cables that are not used for Wi-Fi access points going? Do you even use the already built-in Ethernet ports in the walls? How will the workstations be connected to the server room? How can the remote access be happening?
I started watching the 8-Bit guy a while ago, and have gone through most of his videos, and some that interest me, more than once. I remeber a video where David Murray mentioned that he had a brother, and he may even have cameoed in one, but I had no idea that @TheGeekPub was David's brother. He is so much more talented, better looking and interesting than his brother.
Great setup. Especially the storage and server rack. But when you renew all the network wiring, why not into the server rack where the switch is located? Now you make a mess with extra patch cables fron the panel to the switch. Also, I would have put the ladder the other way around and put the cable very exact in place to make it look perfect. However, looked like some work for all the cameras and the WiFi. Thumps up.
Because I may wind up with more than one rack and would then have the same problem rack to rack. What do you mean put the ladder "the other way around"?
@@TheGeekPub okay. I See, more than one rack. If you place the racks next to each other, there is no problem. But if a second rack is at the other wall, you are right.
I doubt they will need to replace that 42U or 48U cabinet. And since it is not a high density DC install, then doubt they will ever consume that much U space. Based on what is shown and considering the patch panel is not mounted in the cabinet, they could easily get away with a half height cabinet. The ladder rack extension appears to be well secured to the main ladder rack and should easily support the amount of copper secured to it. Sides, if they were to replace the cabinet, all the ran cables would most likely get back pulled.
I have a client that has Spectrum Business internet & phone. They have a block of static IPs and aren't required to use Spectrum's modem. Through troubleshooting phone calls and technician visits, Spectrum has never complained. Maybe I misunderstood what you meant by "equipment"... that is a possibility.
I want to concur with the above statement that spectrum can put their modem in pass-through mode and you can get rid of their wireless router device. I did this about a month ago at my city's community center. It takes about a 10 minute call for them to reprovision the modem and you're good to go. Sometimes they require that you get a specific modem from them. I believe the one that supports pass through is the Arris brand. Sometimes when the technician doesn't have that on their truck they will give you a two box solution which is what you have now. Oh in just a tip sometimes, their phone techs well accidentally reprovision the wireless router instead of your modem so be sure to specify what you want exactly when you call.
Depending on how much cable is up in the ceiling, etc. it's worth saving it to sell to a metal recycling place. Not sure about current prices, but I was getting close to $1/pound for telco cable as of a few years ago.
the infrastructure stuff is super interesting - show the thermostat solution (I need to do something for myself and only have 4 wires to play with which 1 too short to use most smart thermostats)
For anyone else I would recommend 750mm racks and or moving the rack a foot from the wall for easier racking of servers. .... Btw, any AC heat management?
Ditto. I think the cybertruck looks goofy, so it will be interesting to hear if it *IS* goofy. The most unique one I've seen announced recently is the Canoo.
Could of swarn David was narrating the video for like 5 minutes streight but then I noticed a bit difference in the voice lol. Also, I've worked with Spectrum/Charter for years (not as an employee) and never ran into having to use their crappy router if your static, just go from the modem to your pFSense, if they say otherwise, their wrong (Need to talk with another rep) and should replace the modem with one that can provision to a static WAN output.
Hi, I see you added a battery pack for that UPS. May I ask what model you used? I am building out some servers, however a single or couple UPS does not last more than 20m. That battery pack interests me, Thank you- Guy from the YT comments
I’m not sure how Texas building codes work, but I have a few things to point out. The city inspector will probably not allow that white “BC” type fire extinguisher, since it’s most likely required to be a standard ABC red type. Also, Is the building big enough to require a fire alarm system?
I love it man, i hope I’m not asking for too much, but I’m kind of interested in how you became so successful. Also, I took CCNA back in school and was very interested, do you think it would be worth it to continue?
I covered that in the video. But basically the cables were already run inside the wall and it would have been a nightmare to relocate. Additionally we were afraid they wouldn't be long enough anyway once we got them out.
I am guessing you have no HA for your VMware as you only have one machine. We use VMware and HA at our location and for maintenance there is nothing better then moving a server live to other hardware.. Shutting that hardware down for maintenance and then brining it back up and migrate VMs back to it all live during the day!
Hlo sir I saw your video it's really nice I want to know about windows server a small information I have server in my company but it's very slow may i know any good idea from you related to that
Man this is my first time watching a explainer style geek pub video and I keep thinking it's an 8 bit guy video. These brothers really have a lot of speaking style in common.
Are they really brothers? I follow them both and I had no idea
@@saleen235 Yes, but don't ask which one is older... 😇
Oh you can ask! ;-)
I got that impression too when I discovered this channel, but as a person living in another country and whose mother tongue is of course not English, I wasn't sure if that was just how Texans from the area the Murrays live in sound like. Glad I got it right despite my foreign ear!
David has said multiple times in his videos how old he is...and he's actually my age. You pretty much stay on topic though.
I really enjoyed the fact that you went very in depth to explain each process. I didn’t know what a server ladder or j bolts were or how they were used. Thanks and its looking great!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Sweet! I install networks for a living. My favorite project is designing, configuring, and installing from the ground up. Congrats on your new space!
The new GeekPub is coming together nicely! Well done!
Great video Mike! Wow, The New Geek Pub building is coming along great! I'm looking forward to all the Projects and other content you bring in the future!
The first part of getting the new building ready is to get it some data!
Dang, I wish I would have known you were needing a Full Rack and some ladder rack. We are doing some renovations at my office and I could have given you that stuff for free. I'm here in the DFW area too so not far from you. I could have brought it to you. Next time you need any equipment like that shoot me a message.
Hope to see you at a meetup then!!!
Do you have a pass through patch panel in your rack? What did you do there?
Mike, you did a good job on your new server, even though your brother David doesn't like those "PETSCII" Rag mount equipment. Keep up the good work!
Hahah, you're right. I wouldn't have chosen that sort of equipment for this environment.
This is what you call a Man Cave! The place is looking awesome. Always hard putting in new stuff on top of previous owners stuff, more difficult than a totally blank canvas. Great video.
Excellent video. a pleasure to watch!
Very nice setup, I look forward to seeing it come along and seing it one day in person.
I so wish we had a shop like that in the uk... nice work
Depending where you are there is CPC in Preston Lancashire, not quite as much as that on display but they have an argos style operation where you can go and pick stuff up from a trade counter.
There is also Scan in Bolton if you are after more consumer grade stuff.
Great video I love seeing real world setups
It is really coming together man!
8 bit guy and the geek pub tag team... Good stuff!
Super Murray Bros.
Not only is this getting your area ready for later videos, the setting up is exactly the kind of content that I'm here for, hahaha.
Holy cow! I didn't know you were brothers. I've been suscribed to both of you all this time and never knew!
Great video... Just subbed. If you're building your set, bear in mind that mad triangle patterns on the wall behind you can be heavily distracting to the viewer! 😜
Greetings from Ireland!
New subscriber here and enjoyed all your tours specially this one. Got a few nice tips from watching. Great job.
those ladders look really nice :) awsome woork!
Looks great guys! Lot of inspiration for my upcoming office!
I like how you and your brother both use the same background music
Anders Enger Jenesen
thank you for brightening my Friday. awesome work.
Very neat and organized!
New sub. The server and network installation looks awesome. I can’t wait to see more videos.
I love this kind of content... great work!
This tiny building has more IT than some small countries.😂 (Love how you tried to justify why you need it all... but we all know you just love networks and computers 😉) Can’t wait to see the next video!!
So lovely to see it coming along!
When will the video explaining more about the network come out?
So many questions: Where are all the Ethernet cables that are not used for Wi-Fi access points going? Do you even use the already built-in Ethernet ports in the walls? How will the workstations be connected to the server room? How can the remote access be happening?
One of my favourite sounds is the „boeing at liftoff“ sound my server fans make when I reboot them.. 😁
"Dumpster diving! A lot of copper!"
A gold mine for those who work with recycling, at least here in my country
VERRRRRY nice 'enterprise' setup. 8BG may rant against it, but rack-mounted equipment is the best.
this is awesome man, i love the real life explain aspect
Tmw you watch a random video from a random channel from the related videos on the right, and there's a sudden 8-Bit Guy cameo:
:D
Great space!
I started watching the 8-Bit guy a while ago, and have gone through most of his videos, and some that interest me, more than once. I remeber a video where David Murray mentioned that he had a brother, and he may even have cameoed in one, but I had no idea that @TheGeekPub was David's brother. He is so much more talented, better looking and interesting than his brother.
😆
Pretty. I like Ubiquity routers, but I didn't buy into their whole product line. I tended towards Asus access points. It does look nice, though.
Great setup. Especially the storage and server rack.
But when you renew all the network wiring, why not into the server rack where the switch is located? Now you make a mess with extra patch cables fron the panel to the switch.
Also, I would have put the ladder the other way around and put the cable very exact in place to make it look perfect.
However, looked like some work for all the cameras and the WiFi. Thumps up.
Because I may wind up with more than one rack and would then have the same problem rack to rack. What do you mean put the ladder "the other way around"?
@@TheGeekPub okay. I See, more than one rack. If you place the racks next to each other, there is no problem. But if a second rack is at the other wall, you are right.
I have to keep some of my servers in the same room I sleep in. And I like the noise
0:45 Mike is wearing one of David's 6502 shirts. Cool.
Thx for doing everything properly.😉
Looking good!
That picture of the old PC with Wood on it, I have that same kind of PC. It was my first one that I paid for with the money I earned.
That's @LGR.
00:50 - Hmm. there appears to be a smart thermostat behind you! (?)
I would have suggested fixing the extension ladder to the wall in both ends. What heppens when you want to move or replace the rack?
I doubt they will need to replace that 42U or 48U cabinet. And since it is not a high density DC install, then doubt they will ever consume that much U space. Based on what is shown and considering the patch panel is not mounted in the cabinet, they could easily get away with a half height cabinet. The ladder rack extension appears to be well secured to the main ladder rack and should easily support the amount of copper secured to it. Sides, if they were to replace the cabinet, all the ran cables would most likely get back pulled.
So looking forward to these videos 👍🏻
awesome ... looks great
Does your local building code not require bonding your rack and ladders? I don’t see any bond wires.
Even if not code this should be done!!!
I have a client that has Spectrum Business internet & phone. They have a block of static IPs and aren't required to use Spectrum's modem. Through troubleshooting phone calls and technician visits, Spectrum has never complained.
Maybe I misunderstood what you meant by "equipment"... that is a possibility.
I want to concur with the above statement that spectrum can put their modem in pass-through mode and you can get rid of their wireless router device. I did this about a month ago at my city's community center. It takes about a 10 minute call for them to reprovision the modem and you're good to go. Sometimes they require that you get a specific modem from them. I believe the one that supports pass through is the Arris brand. Sometimes when the technician doesn't have that on their truck they will give you a two box solution which is what you have now.
Oh in just a tip sometimes, their phone techs well accidentally reprovision the wireless router instead of your modem so be sure to specify what you want exactly when you call.
They told the the two box is required because they use RIP to provision the static IP and RIP runs on their router.
I don't know what the heck all that stuff does. But it's interesting.
6:09 data is new oil, huh? ☺️
Been looking forward to this one!
8:82 so we need cctv in business because to monitor the employee, things, right?
Depending on how much cable is up in the ceiling, etc. it's worth saving it to sell to a metal recycling place. Not sure about current prices, but I was getting close to $1/pound for telco cable as of a few years ago.
I've tried to take coax and the metal scrapper wouldn't take it. I did decent money for a bunch of 14-2 electric wire though.
@@sandmanxo Yeah coax has too much plastic to be worth the processing.
7:57 Sir, Great video. Why you using ubiquity instead of other vendor like Aruba, Cisco,Huawei, etc?
The 8-bit guy is going to hate the use of patch panels!
Indeed!
Awesome shirt!
Mmm. That rail is much nicer to work with than the galvanized razor rail I'm used to.
7:10 so backup disaster recovery is so important in business, right? Where is room for backup disaster recovery sir? Is it in another building?
I am so excite
Can't wait!!
YES! It's a good day when TheGeekPub makes a networking video!
the infrastructure stuff is super interesting - show the thermostat solution (I need to do something for myself and only have 4 wires to play with which 1 too short to use most smart thermostats)
I Hope that it is tempoary the cables are liying in that way in the cableladder in the serverroom.
What do you mean?
You guys should setup an access Control RFID system
Something we totally want to do. Maybe @Ubiquiti will reach out to us.
I noticed you had two modems, what was the other Arris modem for? Very nice video! ( Very late comment)
The other one is for VoIP service.
@@TheGeekPub ah nice!
Meant to ask in the last video, where is the Bar going to be? Not much of a pub without drinks!
I don't know, but we def need one!
@@TheGeekPub and why is it called the Geek Pub?
Altex huh? I didn't y'all where Texans! Hope your doing well, espically after that freak snowstorm!
For anyone else I would recommend 750mm racks and or moving the rack a foot from the wall for easier racking of servers. .... Btw, any AC heat management?
Moving the rack away from the wall is not an option. Heat management is a future video.
6:26 did you using windows server instead of Linux sir? ☺️
Noooo. That video was far too short. Would’ve liked to have seen more of the network install and other stuff.
I know! There will be many more! It's super hard to make long videos and actually get the work done there so we can bring this place "on-line".
Knowing that you have a Model X, what are your opinions on electric pickup trucks?
Well, I ordered a Cybertruck if that tells you anything. ;-)
@@TheGeekPub All I needed to know. When the Cybertruck arrives, I would love to see an honest comparison between the F150 and the Cybertruck.
Ditto. I think the cybertruck looks goofy, so it will be interesting to hear if it *IS* goofy. The most unique one I've seen announced recently is the Canoo.
Could of swarn David was narrating the video for like 5 minutes streight but then I noticed a bit difference in the voice lol. Also, I've worked with Spectrum/Charter for years (not as an employee) and never ran into having to use their crappy router if your static, just go from the modem to your pFSense, if they say otherwise, their wrong (Need to talk with another rep) and should replace the modem with one that can provision to a static WAN output.
Could you set up a solar power system at your location?
Where did you get that 42 shirt.
amzn.to/32idoWZ
You should add an ubiquiti industrial switch to shop
So it's you that's been keeping David. Just kidding, i watch both channels.
i dont understand the issue of some one using your dumpster,is there a cost to you for having there trash in there?
It sucks when your dumpster is full and you can't use it. We also pay by how much we use.
Woohoo I love these videos! :D
Hi,
I see you added a battery pack for that UPS. May I ask what model you used? I am building out some servers, however a single or couple UPS does not last more than 20m.
That battery pack interests me,
Thank you- Guy from the YT comments
I found the model in the video after following the trail from the video description
Links in description.
>replaces smart thermostat with a smart thermostat
*honeywell throws entire division in the garbage*
They should. Their products are garbage.
Is there air conditioning for the server room ?
Yes, but not enough!
This dude sounds so much like David from the 8 bit guy! 🤯
What is that black box that is mounted on the wall with a coax cable going to it? Looks like a modem but you have the modem in your server rack
VoIP
@@TheGeekPub ok that makes sense, im an idiot
What do you use for your vdi clients?
I’m not sure how Texas building codes work, but I have a few things to point out. The city inspector will probably not allow that white “BC” type fire extinguisher, since it’s most likely required to be a standard ABC red type. Also, Is the building big enough to require a fire alarm system?
We passed building inspection with flying colors. The white fire extinguisher is a K class for the kitchen only.
@@TheGeekPub ok thanks!
I love it man, i hope I’m not asking for too much, but I’m kind of interested in how you became so successful. Also, I took CCNA back in school and was very interested, do you think it would be worth it to continue?
Any reason you didn't put the patch panel in the rack?
I covered that in the video. But basically the cables were already run inside the wall and it would have been a nightmare to relocate. Additionally we were afraid they wouldn't be long enough anyway once we got them out.
Awesome ;)
I am guessing you have no HA for your VMware as you only have one machine. We use VMware and HA at our location and for maintenance there is nothing better then moving a server live to other hardware.. Shutting that hardware down for maintenance and then brining it back up and migrate VMs back to it all live during the day!
I have two. And yes I have HA.
That altex look quite familiar...
Isn't it possible to clone the mac address of the modem/router and then be able to not use the ISP Provided equipment?
Not on Spectrum. They use a version of 802.1x authentication.
@@TheGeekPub That's just stupid
AT&T does the same on their fiber service here.
What speeds do you get with Spectrum?
600/35
what do you use to VDI ?
Hlo sir I saw your video it's really nice I want to know about windows server a small information I have server in my company but it's very slow may i know any good idea from you related to that
tardis1 and tardis2
I approve
Is there going to be a bar? It's called the geek pub
Must... have... beer...
Why AC Pros when MU-MIMO AP's such as the NanoHD from Ubiquiti have been out for years now? The AP AC Pro is really a quite old product now.
Because I already had a pile of them in my parts bins.
@@TheGeekPub Makes sense:)
So where's the actual pub? :)
8:02 installs cable dead center, then installs mount for the AP you will actually see off to the side... because of the dead center cable 😳
HAHAHAHAAH Oh man. When I did that I was like... "Why did I do this?"
@@TheGeekPub happens to the best of us. Good thing is those tiles are a dime a dozen.