Perhaps no innovation in information technology history has saved more money for more enterprises than virtualization, yet the technology goes mostly unheralded and underappreciated. By reducing the need for purchasing additional and ever more expensive hardware — and at the same time, maximizing the capacity of whatever hardware is available — virtualization has truly changed ...

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An internal service level agreement for IT support describes the types of services, the service levels and the responses to end-user requests that the IT help desk will provide. The purpose of this SLA from TechRepublic Premium is to define a set of guidelines for services and support for the internal IT help desk and ...

Successful vendor/business transactions don’t just happen. Such transactions require a negotiated set of terms and conditions and the establishment of a mutually beneficial financial relationship between the two parties. This is why, for efficiency’s sake, the vendor/business relationship is often described in specific detail in the form of a legally binding written vendor contract. This ...

No business, big or small, will last long if it doesn’t get promptly and properly paid for services rendered and products delivered. These guidelines from TechRepublic Premium explain the characteristics that constitute a proper estimate, invoice and billing statement. The accompanying templates will also serve as practical examples of these vital financial documents. From the ...

Linux is a powerful and customizable operating system that has been the backbone of many businesses for decades. This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for securing Linux on company computers and computers used to conduct company business. It assumes administrative knowledge of Linux servers and/or workstation environments. From the policy: DEVELOP TEMPLATES BASED ON ...

A systems analyst maintains the efficient operation of all automated office processes by designing and implementing technical applications and advising on hardware and software purchases. Typically, systems analysts are more involved in design issues than in day-to-day coding. However, systems analyst is a somewhat arbitrary title, so different companies may define the role differently. This ...

Replacing or implementing a new business software solution is a significant undertaking for organizations of all sizes. There surely will be unforeseen circumstances associated with any change or implementation — and the goal today is to go into a project like this as prepared as possible. This worksheet from TechRepublic Premium will help you make ...

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The terms and concepts described in TechRepublic Premium’s quick glossary will help you understand the significance of quantum computing as a concept and provide insight into the future implications of this technology, both personally and as a business decision maker. From the glossary: ENTANGLEMENT Refers to a phenomenon where quantum particles, used as qubits, are ...