jerrysmithtr, Author at TechRepublic

jerrysmithtr

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IT Pro with 15 years experience. Currently a Systems Engineer with a leading SaaS provider in Birmingham, AL.

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Storage

Tidying up for the new year: Inventory, dispose, and clean

The beginning of a new year is the usual time to tie up loose ends from the past year and clean the slate for the coming year. Here are Jerry Smith's recommendations for tasks to consider.

Data Centers

More suggestions for the sysadmin toolkit

Jerry Smith compiled some of the best reader suggestions on his popular post from last month, "The well-stocked sysadmin toolkit."

Networking

What to carry in your sysadmin toolkit

IT pro Jerry Smith compiled the items in his go-to sysadmin toolkit, and TechRepublic members were quick to add their own tools and uses. Here is the complete list.

Hardware

The well-stocked sysadmin toolkit

Jerry Smith shares the main components of his daily toolkit as a sysadmin, including an everyday office supply that doubles as a go-to support tool. Is there anything unusual in your kit?

Microsoft

Use TreeSize to stay on top of disk space issues

System engineer Jerry Smith shares one of his favorite free tools for keeping track of disk space issues.

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This policy from TechRepublic Premium provides guidelines for the appropriate use of electronic communications. It covers topics such as privacy, confidentiality and security; ensures electronic communications resources are used for appropriate purposes; informs employees regarding the applicability of laws and company policies to electronic communications; and prevents disruptions to and misuse of company electronic communications ...

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Tidying up for the new year: Inventory, dispose, and clean

More suggestions for the sysadmin toolkit

What to carry in your sysadmin toolkit

The well-stocked sysadmin toolkit

Use TreeSize to stay on top of disk space issues

End user data backup policy

Electronic communication policy

Change order form

Electronic data disposal policy