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Data Management

How do I… Configure transactional replication between two SQL Server 2005 systems?

This blog post is also available as a TechRepublic gallery and TechRepublic download. Replication often plays an important part in your database management strategy. An organization may use database replication for load balancing, offline processing, redundancy, and other typical administrative tasks. This How do I… shows you how to configure replication between two Microsoft SQL ...

Data Centers

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution

This blog post is also available in PDF form as a TechRepublic download, which includes the sample Excel D.I.C.E. worksheet. Your business has grown to the point where a few file shares on your desktops and a router giving you DHCP addresses is no longer sufficient. You need to move to a server-based environment, but ...

Data Management

How do I… Set up replication between Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MySQL?

This blog post is also available in PDF form in a TechRepublic download. While data replication between Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MySQL databases is not technically supported by either application, it is possible if you follow the correct steps. This TechRepublic How do I… walks you through the complicated procedure necessary to make data ...

Security

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-spam solution

This blog post is also available in PDF form as a TechRepublic download, which includes the sample Excel D.I.C.E. worksheet. Everyone hates spam. It fills up your inbox, and you have to waste your time deleting it. If you own your own business, you want to make all of your people as effective as possible ...

Security

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best antivirus solution

This blog post is also available in PDF form as a TechRepublic download. If you use PCs for work, you must deal with the constant threat of viruses. Not only can they take an individual computer down, but they can also wreak havoc on your network. They can delete files from your network shares, infect ...

Data Centers

Microsoft Virtual Server R2: The Right Tool for the Job?

Consolidation with Microsoft Virtual Server R2 has reduced a total of 42U worth of rack space down into 8U--a huge saving in our cramped data center. It has definitely been the Right Tool for the Job.

Data Centers

Apply the D.I.C.E framework to determine your best backup server solution

Your company’s data is important, but how well do you protect it? What would happen in case of a fire, or if an employee accidentally (or purposely) deleted a large amount of data? You need a backup solution, but what do you pick? How do you even begin to traverse the multitude of options out ...

Microsoft

Set up regular automated backups with Windows Home Server

Takeaway: Microsoft Windows Home Server (WHS), currently in Community Technology Preview, is designed as a way to integrate server based computing into the home environment. Once you get WHS configured scheduled, regular backups can be run for all of your home PCs, at times you choose. This article is also available as a TechRepublic download ...

Microsoft

Modify Microsoft Exchange and restore Send As rights to your Blackberry users

After patching Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 for the changes in Daylight Saving Time in 2007, many network administrators were forced to contend with a loss of functionality among their Blackberry users. Josh Hoskins explains the problem and how to fix it.

Data Centers

Physical to virtual transition the easy way with UBDR Gold

Josh Hoskins reviews UBDR Gold, a new backup and imaging solution designed to ease physical to virtual migrations, along with providing an image-based backup system for disaster recovery.

PURPOSE Finding a back-end developer with programming and technical expertise as well as superior collaboration and communication skills will require a comprehensive recruitment strategy. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: TYPICAL ...

PURPOSE Application engineers need to have technical expertise in programming, design, business and the software and hardware required to run the application. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE ...

PURPOSE The purpose of this policy from TechRepublic Premium is to provide guidelines for employee performance reviews, which will clearly document accomplishments and areas of opportunity via an encouraging and thought-provoking analysis. This will assist in determining the next steps for employees as well as their future at the organization. This policy can be customized ...

Joshua Hoskins

How do I… Configure transactional replication between two SQL Server 2005 systems?

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution

How do I… Set up replication between Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MySQL?

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-spam solution

Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best antivirus solution

Microsoft Virtual Server R2: The Right Tool for the Job?

Apply the D.I.C.E framework to determine your best backup server solution

Set up regular automated backups with Windows Home Server

Modify Microsoft Exchange and restore Send As rights to your Blackberry users

Physical to virtual transition the easy way with UBDR Gold

Hiring kit: Back-end developer

Hiring kit: Application engineer

Employee performance review policy

Employee time off policy