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What SDN means to the network administrator

June 17, 2013 5:45am PDT

Software-defined networking is new enough that pinning down its practical use is still difficult to get our heads around. Here is some perspective on SDN from the net admin's point of view.

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10 important lessons I've learned as a remote engineer

June 14, 2013 6:26am PDT

It takes a special kind of person to handle the remote support role. But for the right tech, the work can be enormously satisfying.

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New Android malware should be wake-up call for security admins

June 12, 2013 10:29am PDT

Security firm Kaspersky reported on a new malware threat that it calls the most sophisticated it has seen in targeting Android phones.

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New Hangouts features for Google Apps accounts

June 4, 2013 12:45pm PDT

Google's new Hangouts system provides a consistent chat and video collaboration experience across multiple platforms.

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Leadership lessons for IT from the White House

June 3, 2013 7:14am PDT

What leadership lessons can IT learn from the recent scandals in the White House?

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Exchange 2013: First-time installation and basic administration

May 20, 2013 6:00am PDT

The Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange 2013 adds on-premise co-existence with legacy Exchange Server versions. Check out the new features

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Mac-compatible RMM tools simplify enterprise administration

May 7, 2013 11:19am PDT

Mac-compatible remote monitoring and management platforms are available that integrate well and provide operational benefits, but they do require careful planning to deploy.

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Google Apps and Chrome: Streamlined set up

May 1, 2013 11:19am PDT

New management tools are available to streamline and update the way you deploy Google Apps.

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How to create an Apple VPP account and distribute apps

March 13, 2013 1:30pm PDT

Erik Eckel explains how to take advantage of the Apple Volume Purchase Program to distribute and manage iOS apps for your organization.

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A day in the life of a work-from-home Google Apps admin

March 11, 2013 12:57pm PDT

Learn how Google services can offer remote employees full productivity and participation in their businesses.

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Remotely administer Macs using Terminal

February 27, 2013 8:13am PST

Erik Eckel offers an overview of the main commands that Mac administrators can use to enable remote management of OS X systems.

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Five enterprise-ready antivirus systems

February 26, 2013 10:21am PST

Wally Bahny examines five enterprise grade antivirus systems that you may have overlooked.

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Trio of OS X commands simplify network troubleshooting

February 13, 2013 12:29pm PST

Erik Eckel describes the uses of three essential commands to troubleshoot common networking problems on Mac OS X.

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Five free network analyzers worth any IT admin's time

January 29, 2013 8:28am PST

Solid information leads to a strong and worry-free network. Jack Wallen lists five tools that can get you that solid information for free.

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Multi-hypervisor management: Have you read the fine print?

January 24, 2013 6:00am PST

Guest contributor Lynn LeBlanc considers the challenge of managing multi-hypervisor environments. Is there an approach that minimizes the complexity?

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The first five steps new Google Apps administrators should take

January 7, 2013 8:51am PST

You've just gone live on Google Apps. Here are the first five steps an admin should take to ensure smooth sailing from this point forward.

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Five reasons to consider a career in Network Administration

January 7, 2013 5:18am PST

Though network administration isn't for everyone, it offers plenty of rewarding - and profitable - challenges for those who can soak up technical knowledge and put it to practical use.

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