SMB Technologist
Experienced IT pros address the particulartechnical challenges faced by IT pros working for small and medium businesses.
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Problematic firmware upgrades in NETGEAR switches
To get the latest OS on his NETGEAR switches, Mark Pimperton wrestled two-stage upgrades, multiple "latest versions," and failed file transfers.
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vSphere upgrade and server swap tutorial
Follow Lauren Malhoit's step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade from vSphere 5.1 and View 5.1 and do a server refresh.
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Install a WAMP server with VertrigoServ
Jack Wallen describes the process of installing the Apache port Vertrigo, so you can get a WAMP server running on your Windows machine.
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Why your small business should have a mobile app
Find out several reasons why investing in a mobile app is a smart move for your business and a benefit to your customers.
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Connect LibreOffice with your Google Docs account by using OOo2gd
If you use LibreOffice and Google Docs, you can merge the two by using the OOo2gd extension. You can also use OOo2gd to import/export to Zoho and export with WebDAV.
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Moving away from tape backup: One SMB's journey
Mark Pimperton describes how his company's move to a disk/online-based backup system has made file restore easier and provided much improved disaster recovery.
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Manage documents for free with OpenDocMan
The OpenDocManager open source tool can help your small business get its documentation into a form that is easy to use and to manage.
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Set up replication on an EMC VNXe storage array
Learn how to set up a replication connection on an EMC VNXe storage array, and get tips on what to do if you don't have a lot of bandwidth between your two sites.
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How SkyShellEx makes the SkyDrive cloud desktop client easier to use
If you're looking for a simple way to expand the Microsoft SkyDrive syncing service, Jack Wallen says your best bet is to use the SkyShellEx user friendly app.
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Two portable rootkit tools no SMB should be without
Keep Bitdefender's Rootkit Remover and Kaspersky's TDSSKiller on a USB drive, and your SMB will be ready when a machine is compromised by a rootkit.
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Virtualising a server to retain legacy software
Virtualisation can buy you a little more time when you can't face replacing that aging application. Mark Pimperton describes how and why his company did it.
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Protect Windows machines from bot-spreading websites with Mirage Anti-Bot
Mirage Anti-Bot is a free solution that SOHOs and small businesses can use to block bots from infecting their machines. It also offers a simple method for blacklisting sites.
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VMware's vShield App and Data Security in a nutshell
Here's an overview of how to install, configure, and use the vShield App and vShield Data Security components of VMware's vCloud Networking and Security 5.1.
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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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Configure VMware Horizon Application Manager 1.5
Lauren Malhoit walks you through the process of configuring VMware's Horizon Application Manager 1.5 to be functional within your environment.
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Features of VMware's Virtual Distributed Switch 5.1
Lauren Malhoit talks about the new features of the Virtual Distributed Switch that comes with vSphere 5.1.
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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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Troubleshooting VMware view errors
Lauren Malhoit walks through a troubleshooting exercise in the VMWare View 4.6 environment.
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Configuring a replacement SonicWALL router
After being sent a replacement unit following a hardware failure, you may have to do a little more than reloading your settings.
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Why your small business should have a mobile app
Find out several reasons why investing in a mobile app is a smart move for your business and a benefit to your customers.
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Setting Visual Studio Compiler options, part 1
Daryl Lucas presents a blog that looks compiler options from the viewpoint of the programmer looking at the options within the VS IDE.
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Moving away from tape backup: One SMB's journey
Mark Pimperton describes how his company's move to a disk/online-based backup system has made file restore easier and provided much improved disaster recovery.
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Set up NFS VMware datastores on EMC VNXe
Lauren Malhoit walks through the process of setting up NFS datastores using the EMC VNXe and then connecting them to a vSphere host.
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Basic tips for using Cisco UCS C-Series servers with VMware vSphere
VMware vExpert Lauren Malhoit gives pointers about four areas involved when configuring Cisco UCS C-Series server with VMware vSphere.
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Enable, configure, and add modules in the Dolibarr ERP/CRM tool
Learn how to work with Dolibarr's modules so you can make it a one-stop shop for all your ERP and CRM needs.
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Entice your employees to collaborate with eXo
The eXo tool's social networking look and feel might encourage employees to use it for collaboration.
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VMware Horizon Application Manager 1.5 installation tutorial
Lauren Malhoit details the process of installing VMware's Horizon Application Manager 1.5, which allows you to give users a sort of company app store.
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Controlling user access to Visual SourceSafe projects
Like any other software package, Visual SourceSafe 2005 (VSS) comes with access-level defaults. In this blog, Daryl Lucas shows you how to set users' rights and assignments.
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A peek at VMware ThinApp Factory
ThinApp Factory is a virtual appliance you can deploy on vSphere or VMware Workstation that simplifies the implementation of ThinApps.