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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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iTwin adds SecureBox encryption to Dropbox

December 28, 2012 4:12pm PST

The latest update to Singapore-based iTwin adds SecureBox encryption for Dropbox. TechRepublic contributing writer Paul Mah has the details.

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10 Windows 7 commands every administrator should know

December 27, 2012 12:00am PST

The command line is often the best place to resolve Windows 7 desktop problems. These basic commands will help speed your troubleshooting tasks.

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10 things every new IT admin needs to know

December 6, 2012 12:14pm PST

When you launch your IT career, it's important to understand concepts -- but you also need to know how to perform these real-world tasks.

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The changing role of the sysadmin

November 12, 2012 4:59am PST

The systems administrator is a crucial job role in most organizations. A new survey reveals what sysadmin do on the job and how most feel about the job.

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Steps for getting an Oracle Database Administrator certification

November 7, 2012 6:31am PST

Curious about what's involved in getting an Oracle Database Adminstrator certification? Here's the scoop.

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Hacker or user? How to tell friend from foe

November 1, 2012 7:46am PDT

With so many staff and customers operating outside the conventional firewall, firms are rethinking their controls and security - which is where the identity perimeter comes in.

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Unencrypted bar codes on airline boarding-passes pose threat

October 31, 2012 7:04am PDT

Unencrypted boarding-pass barcodes allow those so inclined to find out if they are "Pre-Checked" or not. Isn't the next logical step to see if the bar code can be tampered with?

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