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Choosing a Dedicated File Server

Choosing a Dedicated File Server

Dedicated File Server, What Is It?

It is a single unit connected to the internet. The computer unit and its processing components are solely dedicated to a single organization or person. This means that there is no file sharing or the unit’s resources are not shared, including files stored in its backup server. It is only you who can fully control the machine and can freely run any application you wish to have on the computer.

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Do I only need one server, or should I have more?

Dedicated file server have two uses, for website hosting and specific service hosting.

In website hosting, all services and programs are running on one dedicated file server. This set-up is the most common for small to medium operated websites in Singapore since all the software needed in operating it is installed in one single machine. The advantage of this is that you won’t have to spend much on multiple units, thus saving you a lot of money and no need for file sharing. The downside is that all the applications and software share a single machine resource, which may cause the slowing down of the unit.

On the other hand, specific service hosting is hosting single software on a single dedicated machine from dynatech. Every part of the machine is dedicated only for a single type of functionality. For instance, one unit can only host Database Software, so the machine is only for handling of Database queries. By this set-up, you can deliver more pages and cater more queries.

Typically, medium to high operated websites in Singapore run this type of file sharing singapore system along with a backup server. Most common setup consists of two or more server that only caters web requests, then another for database requests, and a couple of more for processing of emails. In fact, there is no limitation as to how many should be your servers for a certain service. With this setup, you can conduct file sharing from different units for easier multiple unit accessibility.

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Amount of Random Access Memory

One of the most important things you have to ensure is the amount of your unit’s RAM. The more RAM your file server has, the more files you can back-up. You have to make sure that the RAM of your unit can accommodate every file you want to back-up.

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Know the number of unit processors/cores

Another factor in choosing a server is to know if the processor of the unit can handle bigger tasks and whether if its compatible with an existing backup server (if one is already available).  Since the task of a dynatech file server is to back-up, you have to ensure that it won’t crash in the middle of a back-up procedure or while collecting data from file sharing activities.

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What You Need to Know About Menstrual Cramps

A menstrual cramp is part of womanhood. Menstrual cramps are also called dysmenorrhoea. This happens when the uterus is contracting. If you ask women out there, many will claim they have menstrual cramp episodes every month. The only difference is the intensity of the cramps. Women may experience severe, moderate and mild pains. It usually occurs in the abdomen and lower back.

We cannot prevent menstrual cramps but we can alleviate pain once it strikes. Here’s a guide:

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Take painkillers

For women with severe pains, painkillers can help a lot. There are a lot of over-the-counter painkillers we can purchase. We can ask our doctor what is best for us and listen to their recommendations. But basically women often take NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Midol, Aspirin, Ibuprofen and other medications prescribed by doctors. Birth control pills can also ease the pain because it contains hormones that effectively help in the thinning of uterine walls thereby causing lesser contractions.

If we can get through the pain without painkillers, it is better. If it can’t be helped, we should skip it once in a while.

Use hot water bottle

Generally, heat can effectively lessen any muscle pains. Menstrual cramps are no exception. We should look for water bottle and fill it with hot water. If there is no water bottle, we can consider heating pads. A hot wash cloth can also be considered.

Get a massage

Massage can help in the circulation of blood. We can start by lightly massaging our abdomen and lower back. It is good if there is someone that can do the massaging for us. If we have money, we can get a professional massage with the help of masseuse.

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Go to the doctor

Sometimes a cramp is a symptom of a reproductive problem. Just to be sure, we should go to the doctor. 

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Summer Activities for Our Kids

Kids love summer break because this is the perfect time that they can finally enjoy life without thinking of assignments and exams. Parents on the other hand are left with a dilemma. What are the best and safest summer activities for the kids? This is not a problem because our kids can engage to a lot of activities. The important thing is we have to support our kids and if we have spare time, we can join them.

These activities are safe and it can greatly affect our kid’s overall growth and development:

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Outdoor activities

If we can get a vacation from work, we can bring our kids to different places-domestic or international. This is simply to show our kids that the world is a big place and there are many beautiful things to see. They will surely appreciate it. Trips or travelling is expensive but it is not like every month we go to different places.

Aside from travelling, there are many outdoor activities that our kids can do. We can suggest camping, biking, swimming and trekking. Since they are just kids, let us discourage extreme outdoor activities like mountain or rock climbing, sky diving, driving, sailing and many others.

If our kids want a simple outdoor activity, we can suggest picnics and backyard party.

Indoor activities

If our kids prefer going to summer workshops, we should enrol them at once. There are a lot of courses offered for them- music, dance, cooking, pottery, painting, etc. It will surely enhance their creativity and imagination. This is utilizing their time well plus increasing their potential.

If they simply want to hang inside the house, there are many activities that we can promote to avoid boredom. We can watch movies together, cook for them, play with them, read with them, etc.

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For The Wedding – Your Body Shape and Wedding Gown

Looking for wedding gown can be very challenging. You have to consider your body shape in order to get the perfect one that best flatters your features. Before you start looking for the perfect wedding gown in Singapore, know first the type of body shape you have. Here’s how:

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Step 1: Wear tight-fitting clothes, like stretchy pants or gym clothes. This will help get your right body measurements. Take measurements of your bust, waist and hips.

Step 2: Read the measurements.

  1. If chest and hips are larger than waist, you have an hourglass figure. Women with hourglass figures gain and lose weight easily, and should wear clothes that emphasize their well-defined waists.
  2. If hips are larger than chest and waist, you have pear shape figure. Pear shape figures have fuller bottoms, which creates an unbalanced appearance. For the perfect wedding in Singapore work those thighs out and wear clothes that balance your top and lower half by wearing flared pants or layering shirts
  3. If waist and hip are larger than chest, you have an apple shape figure. Apple shapes have rounded waist and hips. When working out, focus on abdominal crunches to slim them down. Wear clothes that camouflage or hide your rounded tummy, like empire cut tops and dresses.
  4. If bust, waist and hip measurements are basically the same, you have rectangular figure. Rectangular body types in Singapore have straight up-down appearance. Women with this body type are usually slim and need toning and firming, along with cardio exercises. Incorporate wide or cinching belts in your outfit to make yourself look curvier.

Hourglass

An hourglass figure has perfectly balanced top and bottom halves and with very defined waist. This type of body shape can certainly wear any style. However, it would be best to pick a gown that accentuates the tiny waist, as this will boast your best asset.

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Pear Shape

Pear shape body figures have larger hips with narrow but well-proportioned bust and shoulders. Pick a wedding gown that downplays the rounded hips. Opt for V-neck gown to accentuate upper torso or halters to give an illusion of broader shoulders and smaller hips. If showing off some skin makes you uncomfortable, go for puffed sleeves for broader shoulders or A-line skirt to camouflage large hips.

Apple Shape

Apple shape women have larger waist and hip area. The best type of gown for you is the one that creates elongated silhouette, high waistline, and skirt that flows away from the body. An empire style gown with thick waistband clinched at the smallest area of the waist will make your body appear slimmer and longer. Furthermore, lace detailing and deep V-neck can detract attention from round tummy, and will create a flattering, vertical illusion instead of horizontal silhouette.

Rectangular

Women in in Singapore with rectangular body shape are usually slim. A dress that breaks the long lines of rectangular figure is the best style of wedding gown. Wrap coloured belts or floral sashes for more defined waist and to break the lines of the body.

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Memory Card Types

The memory or flash card is an electronic storage device. It stores digital information that is used in various equipment, such as laptop computers, digital cameras, game consoles, MP3 players, and mobile phones. The following are types of memory cards:

CompactFlash

CompactFlash is widely popular and is largely supported by consumer devices and professional applications. Its success can be attributed to its mass storage capacity surpassing Miniature Card, SmartMedia and PC Card Type I. The format was first launched by Scandisk. Later on, Canon, Fujifilm, Kingston Technology, Kodak, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and many others followed the manufacturing of CompactFlash. Other devices with CompactFlash format include Bluetooth, Ethernet, Digital Camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, Barcode Scanner, etc.

Secure Digital

Secure Digital or commonly called SD cards have four card families in three different sizes. The families are SDSC (Secure Digital Standard Capacity), SDHC (High Capacity), SDXC (eXtended Capacity) and SDIO (Input Output). The sizes are Standard (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.083 inches), Mini (0.85 x 0.79 x 0.055 inches) and Micro (0.59 x 0.43 x 0.039 inches).

Subscriber Identity Module

Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card securely stores international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and the related key to name and verify mobile telephony subscribers. SIM cards contain series of numbers for security purposes. It contains unique serial number, IMSI, security authentication and ciphering information, information related to the local network, list of active services and passwords.

Smart Card

Smart Card is also called Integrated Circuit Card (ICC). This is a pocket sized card with built-in integrated circuits. It can provide information such as identification and authentication; it can also serve as a data storage device. Dimensions are similar to credit cards (3.370 x 2.125 inches) and SIM cards (0.984 x 0.591 inches).

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Lose Your Love Handles

Sweet as it may sound but this is something that many people try to avoid as much as possible. “Love handles” is a colloquial term for deposits of excess fat at the side of one’s waistline, abdominal area and back. Working through love handles won’t actually get rid of the fat but what it can do is strengthen the muscles under the fat.

Before working our way to a healthier and stronger life, it is always best to be conscious of our food intake. We should avoid sugars, salts and unhealthy fats. We should look for fresh fruits, vegetables, good fats and proteins instead. After considering the food, it is time to sweat it up.

Bicycle Crunch

Lay on the floor with your hands on the side of your ears then lift up your legs to a 90 degree angle. Bring your right knee to your chest and twist your left elbow to meet it. Bring your left knee to your chest and twist your right elbow to meet it. Do this repeatedly.

Plank Knee Drive

Bring your right knee up and try to touch your right elbow. Bring your left know up and try to touch it with the left elbow. Do this 10 to 15 times per leg.

Deadlift

Keep your legs apart and slightly bend your legs in a squat position. Lift your hands slowly then back to the sides while using kettleball or weights.

Cardio Vascular Exercises

Men and women alike should allot at least 20-45 minutes of activities like walking, biking, running and swimming four times a week.

 

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Barbecue Catering Transport

Oftentimes, caterers face the challenge of preparing, cooking, and serving food in a location away from their own site. Off-site Singapore BBQ food catering entails the transporting grilling equipment, tools and utensils, and most importantly, the barbecue meat and ingredients. But how do you properly transport the foods you need for off-site BBQ catering?

How to Prepare for Transport
In the context of transporting food for BBQ catering, it is important that you use the appropriate supplies and equipment to keep your food items organized and safe. The moment you reach the Singapore location, things might get hectic. So it is strongly advisable to make the necessary preparations in your own site.

How to prepare Cold Food
To make things easier, you can do all the BBQ chopping and slicing work in your site where your food preparation utensils are readily available. For cold foods that need cooking or boiling, do it in advance so there will be enough time to have them chilled before transferring them to the off-site location.
Once you’re done with all the necessary bbq catering singapore food prep, you can put the pre-made foods in food pans and place them in the fridge to preserve them. If there is no sufficient refrigeration space in your own site, you can also hire a refrigerated van for additional storage. This can be convenient on your part since you can drive it directly to the off-site location.

How to Prepare Hot Food
Similar to preparing cold foods, it is also advisable to prepare and cook hot BBQ catering foods in advance. Once you’ve finished cooking, you can preserve them in the fridge and just reheat them in an oven or microwave before transport in Singapore, or you can also reheat them later on once you’ve reached the off-site location for better quality. Most likely, barbecue food warmers alone are not enough to make your foods very hot.
However, there are certain types of BBQ catering food that tend to dry out or get overcooked when you reheat them. For certain dishes, you can cook them only a few hours before you will need them and have them stored in food pans until transport.

Keeping the Meats Safe
In off-site BBQ catering in Singapore island, transporting BBQ catering meats can be potentially dangerous since you need to keep the meats at a certain temperature to avoid bacterial growth. Moreover, frequent chilling and thawing of barbecue meat can also cause damage to the meats, making them more susceptible to bacteria.

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Wedding Gowns For Full Bodied Brides

Whether we talk of designers or Singapore shops selling wedding dress, we see a great variety of dresses that are meant for ladies with slim trim figures. Nobody thinks about fat girls when it comes to making wedding gowns, or at least this is the impression among girls who are a little overweight or full bodied to be using a euphemism. The models that are seen walking down the ramp are skinny and tall, and can carry any design or style of wedding gown. But the same cannot be said about thickset girls. The situation becomes more difficult when a fat girl is also short. However, there is nothing to worry as with a little creativity, even overweight and plus sized Singapore women can be made to look just as stunning as thin girls on their wedding days.

The market is full of enticing designs meant for thin ladies
It is a fact that most of the Singapore bridal studios and Singapore bridal boutiques selling wedding gowns and other accessories store dresses that are meant for average sized girls and it is often frustrating for a full bodied girl to pay a visit and try all those dresses that they hope against hope to fit their full figures. However, with a bit of imagination, the plus points of the body of a fat bride can be used to highlight while her minus points can be kept under wraps to present her as a stunning and very beautiful bride.

Fabrics and colors are important
In general, all experts agree that the fabric used for making Singapore wedding gown for a full bodied bride should be silk or satin rather than organza so as to not highlight the actual figure of the lady. The same goes with colors, as white is considered the best for full bodied ladies, and experts suggest not experimenting too much with colors as colored wedding gowns make them look what they are, rather than covering their problem attributes.

With satin or silk, the figure remains hidden under the material, and additionally, the Singapore wedding dress designer must avoid the temptation to even think of mermaid like patterns. If the lady has a big bust but is normal at the waist, the wedding dress Singapore designer can still go for an A-line gown. However, if the bride has a full torso, it is better to go with empire style wedding dress for the bride. Actually, the empire design does well to hide the curves and the guests would be rather looking at the skirt. Wherever possible, the designer should go for a sleeved dress. This is to avoid a skin show of hands that are in most cases chubby, spoiling all efforts made by the designer to highlight the dress and not the figure of the bride.

No decorations on bust please
The Singapore designer has to avoid any brocade or embellishments on the bust as this would unnecessarily maker the guests look at the bust of the bride which the designer is trying to hide. Keep the decorations for the skirt.

Following these tips, it is possible to make beautiful wedding dress if the bride to be is full bodied.

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