Prepare your business for hurricane season
Hurricane season is upon us. Is your business prepared? Check out the infographic from our partners at Datto.
15 Most Popular IT and Business Certifications for 2014
Global Knowledge just released the list of the 15 most popular IT and business certifications for this year. See their list below.
By: John Hales, Global Knowledge VMware instructor,
A+, Network+, CTT+, MCSE, MCDBA, MOUS, MCT, VCP, VCAP, VCI, EMCSA
Introduction
We learn a lot from our annual IT Skills and Salary Survey-the top-paying ...
Don’t let “Heartbleed” leave you heartbroken
For the last few days, the Internet has been flooded with article about "Heartbleed". Read the article below to learn more about the newest security threat and how to protect your business from it.
What is Heartbleed, anyway?
BY JOSE ANDRADE @JANDRADE APRIL 12TH 2014, AT 7:30:00 PM ET 50
If you're an IT professional, gadget blogger ...
Tech Tips: 50 Windows 8 shortcuts to make your life easier
Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system. The OS was initially released in August of last year and it introduced major changes to the platform and user interface. Windows 8.1, the first major update to Windows 8 was officially announced on May 14, 2013. Listed below are ...
Tech 101: What is a cloud server? What is cloud storage?
What is a cloud server?
A cloud server is a virtualized server running Windows or Linux operating systems that are instantiated via web interface or API. Cloud servers behave in the same manner as physical ones and can be controlled at an admin or root level, depending on server type and ...
Colocation vs Managed Hosting: What’s the difference?
One of the biggest concerns for any company that owns servers is the management and operation of that equipment. When referring to server management, two methods are frequently mentioned: Managed Hosting & Colocation. Although these methods share similar characteristics and provide similar benefits, they are both very different options for ...
Don’t wait for the fire. Be proactive & take preventative steps!
In the world of Information Technology you're either looking to the future or you're getting left behind. Don't get left behind.
Planning and preparation are keys to ensuring IT infrastructure operates efficiently and smoothly.
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One of the most important things a Managed Services Provider (MSP) must do is ...
Do you have a business continuity plan?
A disaster can strike at any moment, rendering your business-critical data unrecoverable. Things like natural disasters and/or disruptive network outages can devastatingly affect the continuity of your business operations.
Does you have a continuity plan for your business? If not, you're opening yourself up to encounter a huge risk. Listed below ...
Passwords leaked? Here’s how to protect yourself online.
Just yesterday, it was reported 6.5 million LinkedIn passwords were hacked and leaked on the Internet. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 9 million Americans face some form of identity theft each year. Out of those 9 million, 56% (5,040,000) did not even know that their data was stolen. With June ...
Spyware vs Viruses- What’s the Difference?
Chances are, you’ve seen these terms before. Often times, they are commonly confused and one is mistaken for the other. This article will address the differences between spyware and viruses and how you can ensure that you are protected from both.
What is Spyware?
Spyware is designed to steal private information and ...