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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.
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.
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 7 Basic Principles of IT Security
IT professionals use best practices to keep corporate, government and other organizations' systems safe.
Linux: Bastion of Freedom
Learn about the Linux operating system and its value in a small - or medium-sized business's network architecture.
Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment
As the public awareness of data breaches and their potential financial impact grows, governments are expanding legislative and regulatory...
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...
4 Tips for Avoiding Blame IT Syndrome
One of the biggest non-technical issues most corporate IT departments face is managing end user expectations.
Overcoming IT Service Management Change Management Woes With the Power of AI
Change management as we know it is outdated and ineffective, with nearly 70 percent of all change projects failing to achieve their goals....
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...
The Most Devastating Computer Viruses
These computer viruses all rocked the Internet. Find out which one really caused the most damage.
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.
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.
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...
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.
How I Got an IT Job Without a Tech Background
Don't have an IT degree or special IT certifications? No problem. You can still get an IT job. Find out how consultant Greg Miliates made...
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...
