Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Wondering what scripts you should run when bringing up new hardware? In this video, RackN CEO and co-founder Rob Hirschfeld breaks down the key steps to ensure smooth deployments for your hardware.
Check out our blog post on this subject: rackn.com/2025/05/08/essential-hardware-testing-scripts-for-smooth-system-bring-up
#itautomation #automatedsolutions #datacenter #baremetal
Wondering what scripts you should run when bringing up new hardware? In this video, RackN CEO and co-founder Rob Hirschfeld breaks down the key steps to ensure smooth deployments for your hardware.
Check out our blog post on this subject: rackn.com/2025/05/08/essential-hardware-testing-scripts-for-smooth-system-bring-up
#itautomation #automatedsolutions #datacenter #baremetal
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