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10 Reasons It Doesn't Pay To Be The Computer Guy
Working in the computer industry isn’t for everybody. Find out why writer Shaun Boyd decided to leave it behind.
The 7 Basic Principles of IT Security
IT professionals use best practices to keep corporate, government and other organizations' systems safe.
4 Tips for Avoiding Blame IT Syndrome
One of the biggest non-technical issues most corporate IT departments face is managing end user expectations.
Patching the Future: New Challenges in Software Patching
Since the advent of widespread programs, such as Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, the speed of patching programs and systems and the breadth of...
Using Root Cause Analysis to Investigate Application Issues
Finding the symptoms of problems is easy, but tracking down the underlying cause can be a bit trickier. A combination of root cause...
Why Most Organizations Need a Knowledge Base
Technical knowledge should be readily and easily shared with everyone in your organization. A knowledge base is one of the most efficient...
The Top Five Active Directory Management Pain Points
These five Active Directory pain points highlight some of the reasons that AD is so expensive and so cumbersome to manage.
Common Video Compression Artifacts to Watch Out For
Video compression is essential to delivering high-quality content quickly. However, it can also cause problems with the signal.
Why Automation Is the New Reality in Big Data Initiatives
Self-service and automation are making big data analytics available to all users, rather than only IT professionals, and empowering...
Using the Method of Procedure (MOP) for Effective Network Change Control
Equipment doesn't last forever, and when it's time for routine maintenance or any kind of repair or replacement, the proper procedures must...
The Role of KPIs in Network Management
Proper network management is essential, and that requires the proper data and metrics. Key performance indicators (KPI) provide that...
Reducing VM Troubleshooting Time
Virtual machines are essentially computers within computer, which means that when things go wrong, there are extra layers that must be...
Linux Distros: Which One's Best?
The automation, technical support and easy installation of a Microsoft platform make it seem like an easy choice over Linux distros for...
Genius Bars: The Apple Store Comes to Enterprise Computing
The Apple Store comes to enterprise. This retail-like service desk - introduced by Apple and already being used by SAP - goes beyond...
Linux: Bastion of Freedom
Learn about the Linux operating system and its value in a small - or medium-sized business's network architecture.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to Troubleshoot DNS Errors
DNS problems are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot. This flowchart makes the process just a little easier by providing a simple...
Tech Failures: Can We Live With Them?
As we turn over more and more of our lives to intelligent systems, we must demand quality - or face the consequences.
Mosh: Secure Shell Without the Pain
Mosh, or Mobile Shell, allows users to connect to remote systems and stay connected, even when the network goes down or you switch networks.
10 Things You Need to Know About Windows 8
The new Windows OS will be a radical departure from existing technologies. Find out what this means for Windows users.
