Protect Your Linux Systems With UPS
In this TechBuilder Recipe, I’ll show you how to protect Linux workstations against unexpected power failures with a Linux-compatible UPS.
Protecting your customers' systems from power failure is a good idea. The good news is that you can do it easily, and relatively inexpensively, even with a Linux workstation, assuming you use the right uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and the necessary software.
At first blush, it may seem odd to pick a UPS for software availability. But with Linux, picking a hardware peripheral by Linux software availability is the best way to guarantee a trouble-free software installation and a trouble-free operation afterwards.
First, before you even buy the UPS hardware, find out whether Linux software exists for it. To do so, check the UPS vendor's site for the unit you are considering.
Here are the other desirable features for your UPS:
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