I have a Dell PowerEdge 1750 that has been shutting down every few days. I have changed some settings to see if this might be the issue, but all the settings appear to be correct. The server is also very loud. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on where to LOOK next? The server was only a development server before but I need to convert to production. So I need to get it fixed.With the information provided it sounds like an issue with overheating.  The noise sounds like your fans may not be operating at 100% of their abilities.So are these servers as repairable as a regular computer or should I go ahead and outsource them to be fixed. I have worked on regular COMPUTERS for years and have just now started on these servers.Should be pretty much all the components you are used to seeing...just beefier in production and designed to run 24/7...
Do the first one yourself
What backup strategy does the firm have in place ? ?
You may want to GATHER as much info on that and other particulars before proceeding.I run Veritas backup to disk with a daily, weekly, monthly and YEARLY SCHEDULES. This particular computer was a development computer with nothing on it needing to be salvaged, so with all the informatio nI have been provided, I think I am ready to proceed.Yes it will be the same, with the exception of maybe the hard drives.  They may look a little different if you have them in a SCSI array.  But it's still the basic concept.  You shouldn't have any problems.  Just  make sure that all information is protected.  Sometimes even when something seems unimportant it could still be important.  Good luck.Thanks.