With proper planning and management, providing effective after-hours technical service and support can deliver a significant competitive advantage. Here are six recommendations, created by Erik Eckel on behalf of TechRepublic Premium, for effectively structuring technical service and support during non-traditional work hours. Featured text from the guide: 1. PROPERLY PRIORITIZE AFTER-HOURS SERVICE The most important ...
The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access or store organization information to prevent unauthorized access to organization communications, email, records, files, databases, ...
Anybody can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a successful one. Starting a business requires more than passion, drive and entrepreneurial spirit; an entrepreneur should continuously develop, hone and improve certain skills to help them establish and maintain a successful business. The good news is that these skills can be learned, so every ...
Computer hardware caters to the needs of everyday consumers, from smartphones to laptops and well as the robust infrastructure of data centers. As such, a solid understanding of this aspect of technology is invaluable, not only for technology enthusiasts but also for professionals using computing systems for daily activities. This quick glossary, written by Franklin ...
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Although some of these tips might not apply to you, you can be sure to find one or two that you will not only use, but you’ll depend on to make your work with Google’s cloud-based office suite more efficient and flexible. Jack Wallen, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents a guide for advanced users of ...
Even though social media has only been around for about 25 years, its rapid evolution has resulted in many fascinating deep dives into strategy and history. Whether you want to learn how to become an influencer or read the story behind Reddit, Kara Sherrer and TechRepublic Premium present 10 must-read books on social media to ...
Banks play a crucial role in both local and international economies by aiding the flow of money, managing deposits and withdrawals, lending money and facilitating transactions. The sector includes various types of banks, such as commercial banks, investment banks, central banks and cooperative banks. As pervasive as banking is, there are still a plethora of ...
If Linux administration is in your future, then fear not, as Jack Wallen and TechRepublic Premium present a list of 10 skills you’re going to need to learn to successfully add Linux admin to your title. Featured text from the guide: A TERMINAL-BASED TEXT EDITOR With Linux admin, there’s no way around the fact that ...
Data centers represent a significant investment and asset to an organization, usually serving as the center of operations to enable business success via technology. While investment in cloud services remains a strong alternative to on-premises data centers, many organizations nevertheless choose to implement or retain a full or partial presence of in-house server rooms. This ...
This policy, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a working framework for establishing rules and procedures that prohibit drug and alcohol use on company premises or in company vehicles. Featured text from the policy: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE The use of illegal drugs and the abuse of legal drugs and alcohol have many numerous ...
Regardless of whether a new computer is a desktop, a laptop or a convertible tablet, the same actions must be repeated each time a user receives a new machine. Migration tasks range from recording computer network settings to transferring documents, bookmarks and old email. Depending upon the level of centralized automation and third-party tools employed, ...
Regardless of its industry or business, an enterprise can only reach the level of success that is achievable by the people that exist within that enterprise. Strategic plans, marketing campaigns, new product designs, technological innovations, etc., are all dependent on skilled people. If your enterprise views labor as a cost to be controlled rather than ...
Linux admins have a love affair with information. The more information they can gather the better. And that’s a good thing, as the more informed you are, the more apt you’ll be to make smart decisions. This applies to administration tasks, security, development and just about anything else you can imagine. You might need to ...