SMB Technologist
Experienced IT pros address the particulartechnical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses.
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Configure your WAMP server with ApacheConf Pro
See if ApacheConf PRO is software that would be useful to add to your web admin toolkit.
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Prevent unwanted credentials prompts with SharePoint Document Libraries
Many SharePoint users are plagued with being asked for credentials when opening Word or Excel files from a Document Library. In this case, the fix was a change of authentication protocol.
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Set up a basic website with Apache
Here are instructions on getting your small business website up and running with Apache on Linux or Windows.
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Learn virtualization by creating a vSphere 5.5 home lab
If you're new to virtualization, a good way to familiarize yourself with the topic is to create a vSphere 5.5 home lab. Here's how to do it.
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Create a photo slide show presentation in LibreOffice 4.1
If you need to create a presentation based on a collection of images and you're short on time, there's no easier way to do it than with LibreOffice 4.1 Presentation software.
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Engage with employees via Bitrix24's social features
If your small company is looking for a cost-effective solution to help make your processes easier, try Bitrix24 Free edition. You'll have a full-blown CRM with social-centric features.
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The three mistakes I made creating a Hyper-V virtual machine
When creating a Hyper-V virtual machine from scratch, beware of issues with Windows licenses and disk creation. Oh, and don't forget the administrator password!
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New IT manager tip: Decide who does what and when
When you're taking control of your organisation's IT, write down every area of operational activity and decide who's responsible.
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SimpliVity's OmniCube: the new converged data center hardware on the block
SimpliVity joins the converged infrastructure revolution with its OmniCube product. Get the details about this virtual machine centric data center hardware.
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Troubleshoot Outlook connectivity with these quick tips
When Outlook won't connect to the Exchange server, follow these steps before calling IT for help.
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Secure Apache on your WAMP server
Read these four quick tips on how to secure Apache on your WAMP server.
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Manage mobile devices and add Outlook apps through Exchange OWA
Learn how to disconnect a device from your Exchange account, wipe a device through OWA, and add apps from the Office Apps store.
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Carry the free winPenPack toolset on your USB drive
The open source and free winPenPack comes with a complete set of useful tools for anyone who wants to carry IT applications with them.
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Install and configure VMware vSphere Data Protection
Here are step-by-step installation and configuration instructions for VMware's vSphere Data Protection, a backup and recovery solution for virtual machines.
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Fact sheet: VMware vCloud Hybrid Service
Here is the rundown of what you need to know about VMware vCloud Hybrid Service.
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Give the new LibreOffice Sidebar a try
This quick tip covers how to get and enable the LibreOffice Sidebar design feature.
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Connect the Thunderbird email client to your Exchange server
Looking for an Outlook replacement? If so, try using Thunderbird with the ExQuilla addon to get an email client connected with an Exchange 2007 or 2010 server.
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Set up a basic website with Apache
Here are instructions on getting your small business website up and running with Apache on Linux or Windows.
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Learn virtualization by creating a vSphere 5.5 home lab
If you're new to virtualization, a good way to familiarize yourself with the topic is to create a vSphere 5.5 home lab. Here's how to do it.
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Free CRM small business tools that boost efficiency
Many CRM tools are way above the budget of most SMBs. These four solutions are at a price point your small business is sure to like -- free.
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Extending partitions on Linux VMware virtual machines
Lauren Malhoit explains how she extended her Linux partitions.
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Import and export databases using phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin offers one of the easiest ways to import and export databases on a MySQL environment. Follow along with Jack Wallen's phpMyAdmin tutorial.
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Configure a Squid proxy server through Webmin
Jack Wallen demonstrates how to set up a Squid proxy server through the web-based Webmin administration tool.
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How to create an FTP server on an Ubuntu 12.04 virtual machine
Lauren Malhoit walks you through the steps for setting up a Linux Ubuntu 12.04 server with a second hard drive as a VMware virtual machine.
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Quick guide: AnyConnect Client VPN on Cisco ASA 5505
Lauren Malhoit offers a succinct guide for quickly setting up a virtual private network (VPN) using Cisco ASA 5505, that also allows users to connect to the internet.
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Setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router
This walk-through on setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router focuses on things you might encounter when doing the setup at home.
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Configure your WAMP server with ApacheConf Pro
See if ApacheConf PRO is software that would be useful to add to your web admin toolkit.
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Prevent unwanted credentials prompts with SharePoint Document Libraries
Many SharePoint users are plagued with being asked for credentials when opening Word or Excel files from a Document Library. In this case, the fix was a change of authentication protocol.
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Try Collabsuite, an open source alternative to Microsoft Exchange
When you choose Collabsuite over Microsoft Exchange for your small business, you'll save money and wind up with a much more flexible environment.
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How to use the Cisco UCS emulator
Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS) emulator allows people who don't have UCS to play with it. Here's what you need to know about this handy tool.