DIY
TechRepublic has articles that will help those IT pros in small and mom-and-pop shops tweak their systems without breaking the bank.
Articles about DIY
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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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Getting started with ObjectRocket Database-as-a-Service
Learn how to set up an ObjectRocket account and then how to get started with a small implementation of the Database-as-a-Service.
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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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Cisco Live 2013 highlights: Cisco ONE, UCS Director, UCS Central, and more
TechRepublic contributing writer Lauren Malhoit reports on notable product announcements, official sessions, and her experiences at Cisco Live 2013 in Orlando.
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Fixing a PCI DSS scan failure on the SonicWALL IPSec VPN, part two
An IPSec VPN using pre-shared secret for authentication will fail PCI DSS security scans. Here's how to switch to using certificates on the router and the VPN client to pass the scan.
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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.
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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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Fixing a PCI DSS scan failure on the SonicWALL IPSec VPN, part one
An IPSec VPN using pre-shared secret for authentication will fail PCI DSS security scans. Here's how to switch to using certificates on the router and the VPN client to pass the scan.
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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part three
In this installment in her Puppet Learning VM series, Lauren Malhoit provides examples on the Master/Agent workflow and a video tutorial on node definitions.
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Give this free, LibreOffice-integrated bookkeeping package a try
Gnuaccounting, a free, Java-based, open source, cross-platform package, offers plenty of tools to fulfill many small shops' bookkeeping needs.
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Use Zoho Campaigns as your SMB's email and social marketing tool
Take your marketing to a new level with Zoho Campaigns. The tool lets your SMB create and send a professional looking email or social campaign in a flash.
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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part two
Lauren Malhoit goes over Part Two of the Puppet Labs Learning VM tutorial, which introduces you to the Agent/Master configuration of the Puppet VMs.
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Set up a VPN on your Zentyal small business server
Follow these steps to learn how to set up a VPN server on your Zentyal Community Edition free small business server.
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Visual Studio compiler options, part 3: Option Compare
Option Compare is a compiler option in VB.NET with the right default for all new projects. Here's what SMBs need to know about the option.
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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.
