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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 12, 2013, 5:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by sinthetic755
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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.
Posted by David Gitonga | March 9, 2013, 3:47 PM PST | Latest comment by christajoe
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 7, 2013, 10:50 AM PST | Latest comment by james.knott@...
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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.
Posted by Mark Pimperton | March 1, 2013, 3:53 PM PST | Latest comment by mark1408
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 28, 2013, 2:42 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | February 22, 2013, 10:30 PM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 21, 2013, 8:56 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 14, 2013, 7:05 AM PST | Latest comment by clulasnmt@...
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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.
Posted by Mark Pimperton | February 12, 2013, 9:33 PM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 7, 2013, 11:51 AM PST | Latest comment by peterlonz
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | February 5, 2013, 6:51 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 30, 2013, 5:01 AM PST | Latest comment by Eddie B
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | January 28, 2013, 8:28 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 25, 2013, 11:49 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | January 22, 2013, 9:49 PM PST
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Use Helge's Switchblade to diagnose and resolve IT issues
Helge's Switchblade comes with UltraDefrag, RegShot, Driver Restore, Notepad++, and many other tools. This free portable app is a must-have for your troubleshooting toolkit.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 17, 2013, 6:54 AM PST
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Passing PCI DSS external vulnerability scans
Mark Pimperton finds it's not always easy to pass external vulnerability scans and maintain compliance.
Posted by Mark Pimperton | January 16, 2013, 6:03 AM PST | Latest comment by mark1408
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Track projects and employees' hours with eHour
Jack Wallen calls eHours one of the best systems for small businesses that need to track time. Learn how to install and configure eHours, which has distributions for Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 11, 2013, 9:54 AM PST | Latest comment by kshitiz_vyas
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Let Dolibarr ERP/CRM help organize your small business
One reason Dolibarr stands out from similar ERP and CRM solutions is how easy it is to install. Follow these instructions to get this open source option up and running.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 8, 2013, 1:02 PM PST | Latest comment by eldergabriel@...
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Whonix adds a layer of anonymity to your business tasks
Learn why the Whonix operating system is a nice solution if your SMB is looking for a cheap layer of anonymity.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 4, 2013, 3:46 PM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 26, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by edbtoeml
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Protect your Windows Registry with Registry Alert
Registry Alert lets you prevent applications from automatically starting and possibly introducing malicious software to your network.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 16, 2013, 10:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Use AudioDocs to hear the text from your Word docs
If you're looking for an incredibly easy way to get text to speech from your Microsoft Word 2007/2010 documents, check out the free AudioDocs open source software.
Posted by Jack Wallen | May 3, 2013, 11:42 PM PDT | Latest comment by bernices
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Extending partitions on Linux VMware virtual machines
Lauren Malhoit explains how she extended her Linux partitions.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | July 2, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by soumya30680
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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part one
Lauren Malhoit bit the bullet and started to learn how to use Puppet automation software. Read her brief, high-level overview of the Puppet Labs Learning VM.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | May 14, 2013, 9:59 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | August 15, 2012, 6:37 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | September 21, 2012, 6:31 AM PDT
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | January 30, 2013, 5:01 AM PST | Latest comment by Eddie B
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | March 7, 2013, 10:50 AM PST | Latest comment by james.knott@...
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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.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | October 18, 2012, 10:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by mastermold305
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Make your site mobile ready without creating a mobile site
It's estimated that by 2013, there will be more mobile internet users than desktop users. Here's how to prepare your own site.
Posted by David Gitonga | June 6, 2012, 5:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by MymCart
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Install SugarCRM for powerful customer relationship management
SugarCRM is a standout in the crowded CRM market. This SugarCRM Community Edition installation tutorial gets you started down the road to better customer relationship management.
Posted by Jack Wallen | April 19, 2013, 5:35 AM PDT
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Create your VMware test lab using AutoLab
AutoLab is a way to bring up a VMware environment through scripted installs to create test/lab environments. Read why Lauren Malhoit calls this tool awesome.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | April 3, 2013, 11:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by lmalhoit@...
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PernixData Flash Virtualization Platform: a storage solution worth researching
Discover why this VMware vExpert is so excited about startup PernixData's Flash Virtualization Platform, which is currently available as a public beta.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | May 6, 2013, 3:54 AM PDT
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Installing vSphere on Cisco UCS C-Series servers
Follow along as Lauren Malhoit writes about the Cisco UCS C-Series rackmount servers, which offer many of the same advantages as blade servers but at a more SMB-friendly price.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | December 28, 2012, 3:49 PM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 21, 2013, 8:56 AM PST
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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.
Posted by Jack Wallen | February 14, 2013, 7:05 AM PST | Latest comment by clulasnmt@...
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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.
Posted by David Gitonga | March 9, 2013, 3:47 PM PST | Latest comment by christajoe
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How to run VMware ESXi on a Mac
As of the vSphere 5 (ESXi 5) release, Macintosh is now supported as a VM guest, as long as you put it on Mac hardware. Lauren Malhoit puts an old Mac Pro 4 through the test.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | March 9, 2012, 4:58 AM PST
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New startup Exablox announced at Storage Field Day 3
Startup Exablox announced its launch at Storage Field Day and impressed this delegate. Watch Exablox's presentation and demo to learn about its NAS solution.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | April 25, 2013, 8:12 AM PDT
