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Adam Ruth

Top 10 Uses for that Consolidated Server

Okay, now you've got some servers consolidated using virtualization (you are consolidating servers, right?) But what do you do with the old boxes? Sure, you could donate them to a charity or recycle them in an eco-friendly way. But where's the fun in that? Here are some other ideas.

  1. Cubicle space heater.
  2. Fill with sand for large zen garden.
  3. Add realistic wind noise to flight simulator game.
  4. Glue front panels on fridge to hide beer in server room rack.
  5. Boat anchor for CEO's new yacht.
  6. Add some tubing, Mentos and Diet Coke to win contract for new fountain sculpture outside courthouse.
  7. Landscaping for new miniature golf course in old server room.
  8. Build vacation shack and show up that beer can house guy.
  9. Pizza warmer.
  10. Advanced new "laptop" for that guy in sales who's always making fun of your conference t-shirts.

Reprinted from Admin Arsenal

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John McGrath Comment by John McGrath on July 20, 2010 at 11:42am
What about:

11. Doorstop.
12. Complaint box.
13. Keyboard Drawer.
14. Stack them up for a unique chest of drawers.
Adam Ruth Comment by Adam Ruth on July 20, 2010 at 8:49pm
I'm pretty sure I've seen #11 in a server room.

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