RAMM/CIRA 1st Quarter Report
Ramserve Server Sunset: Hiro Gosden coordinated the sunset of the Ramserve server with Brian Callicott of NESDIS. The Ramserve served Satellite, Meteorological, and Grids data to many RAMSDIS systems throughout the world. The client systems were redirected to ingest their datasets from the new servers at NESDIS. (H. Gosden)
NWS Western Region Headquarters Assistance: In lieu of Ramserve server sunset, Hiro Gosden provided assistance to Andy Edman in transitioning their McIDAS server to ingest satellite data from the new NESDIS servers. (H. Gosden)
Server Rack Procurement: A server rack was purchased in order the house the servers in a new CIRA room. The RAMM Team currently maintains two rack-mount servers, and there are plans of acquiring two more servers. (H. Gosden)
New Linux System: A new Linux system has been configured for John Knaff due to strange features on his old system. (D. Molenar)
Evaluation of Storage Requirements: Efforts are underway to evaluate high end storage requirements for purchase after the first of the year. (D. Molenar)
System Backups: All systems are now backed up via disk imaging software as well as routine tape archive. (D. Molenar)
NOAAPORT Progress: Efforts are underway to complete construction of the cement pad that will house the NOAAPORT receive dish. (D. Molenar)