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Spotlight: Acronis Backup & Recovery 10

February 24, 2010 1:09pm PST

IT professionals, at least the smart ones, are increasingly abandoning old school data backup routines in favor of automated disk imaging software. Whether backing up workstations, laptops or...

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Real-world lessons from users working with dual-boot Macs

February 24, 2010 6:00am PST

Introducing a virtualized desktop to users needing to run Windows apps on Macs seems like a good idea until you start logging all the support calls. Erik Eckel offers a reality check.

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Produce high-quality video with Podcast Producer 2

February 17, 2010 12:00pm PST

Erik Eckel recommends Podcast Producer 2 in conjunction with Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server if you need high-quality video production capabilities and easy distribution across a network.

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Download this checklist to make server deployments go smoothly

February 17, 2010 9:31am PST

One configuration error or overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This simple checklist will help you complete the process efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

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Server Deployment/Migration Checklist

February 17, 2010 12:00am PST

One configuration error or overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This simple checklist will help you complete the process efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.Visit our...

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Improve your consultancy's productivity with these iPhone apps

February 16, 2010 6:14pm PST

IT consultant Erik Eckel lists six iPhone applications that he says have helped his productivity. Find out which one is his absolute favorite.

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Three steps to improve service call scheduling

February 10, 2010 10:23am PST

Here are steps any IT consultancy can take to better schedule service calls and better position itself to accommodate clients' emergency requests.

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Take this audit checklist to new client meetings

February 4, 2010 1:05pm PST

Download TechRepublic's network, PC, and server audit checklist to catalog critical client network information, identify issues that must be addressed, assign cost estimates to needed upgrades and...

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Network, PC, and server audit checklist

February 4, 2010 12:00am PST

IT consultants should complete the fields within this checklist to catalog critical client network, workstation, and server information, identify weaknesses and issues that must be addressed,...

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10 reasons Apple's iPad will be a hit with business users

February 1, 2010 12:00am PST

The iPad has already come under fire for its limitations. But despite some missing features, Erik Eckel thinks it holds value for mobile workers.This download is also available as an entry in our...

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Host lunch and learns to bolster client relationships

January 25, 2010 2:21pm PST

Erik Eckel explains why offering to lead lunch and learn presentations for your best IT consulting clients is a win-win proposition.

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Leverage checklists to improve efficiency and client satisfaction

January 20, 2010 6:36am PST

Checklists can help IT consultants bring order to the chaotic and hectic environment in which they frequently operate. Here are tips on implementing checklists.

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Snow Leopard keychain and password administration 101

January 20, 2010 6:00am PST

Erik Eckel goes over the basics of troubleshooting problems with Snow Leopard's keychain and resetting account passwords.

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Know when to bill clients for phone calls

January 12, 2010 6:42am PST

If you aren't billing clients for phone calls, Erik Eckel says you must start -- just be sure to know which types of calls warrant a charge.

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Apple Tablet could change computing

January 12, 2010 6:00am PST

Erik Eckel considers the Apple's latest unveiling, the much-discussed slate/tablet design. Will it have the same impact as the iPod and iPhone? He thinks it has the potential.

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Review: SonicWALL TZ 100 router

January 5, 2010 8:48am PST

The SonicWALL TZ 100 router boasts widespread encryption, VPN and security compatibility, also offers optional Unified Threat Management services.

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Spotlight: SonicWALL TZ 100 router

January 5, 2010 8:30am PST

SonicWALL's TZ 100 is a small business workhorse firewall. The devices boast significant security, VPN and encryption technologies to provide a secure and reliable solution for connecting remote...

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VMware Fusion improvements close gap on Boot Camp for dual-boot Macs

December 18, 2009 7:24am PST

Erik Eckel concedes that the recent VMware Fusion release is coming close to replacing his favorite dual Mac-Windows boot solution, Boot Camp. He highlights its best features.

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Review project management habits to improve client satisfaction

December 17, 2009 2:06am PST

After Erik Eckel's IT consultancy finished a challenging server migration project, they conducted an informal review, which revealed four PM lessons.

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10 steps to ensure foolproof client migrations

December 16, 2009 12:00am PST

Make sure no critical information gets left behind when you perform desktop and laptop migrations.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

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