Premium Library

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Data encryption policy

  The Data encryption policy, from TechRepublic Premium, describes the data protection requirements for all organization data accessed using, or stored on, any electronic device, computer, network or system. From the policy: Purpose The policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  How to monitor system resources on Linux

  The job of the system admin is never done. Security, software rollouts, updates, user management, network I/O…you name it, and the admin has to do it. All those duties can bog the admin down during their day. When one thing goes wrong, all other things might get shoved to the side. Because of this, every ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Why career road maps attract and retain support technicians

  One way to attract and retain professional support staff and maintain an engaged help desk is by building individual career plans for each employee. Planning growth paths, building career ladders and providing a road map charting the route whereby employees can develop new skills, experience and even specific accreditations and certifications are effective methods for ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  From start to finish: How to use Git on Linux

  In this PDF download from TechRepublic Premium, you’ll learn how to use Git, from start to finish. After installing the tool, learn how to create a local repository, add files, commit the files, push the files to a remote GitHub repository, and then pull changes from the remote repository to your locally housed repository. From ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Research: Video conferencing tools and cloud-based solutions dominate digital workspaces; VPN and VDI less popular with SMBs

  Using digital tools is nothing new for enterprises. However, the amount of different digital technologies businesses have implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many employees to work remotely, surpassed what was initially budgeted for, and often was procured at the expense of other projects targeted for 2020. Which collaboration platform-tools do enterprises use ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  COVID-19 vaccination policy

  A series of COVID-19 vaccines were released in late 2020 intended to vaccinate individuals from the coronavirus and ease the impact of the pandemic, which the country experienced through much of 2020. This is a significant issue for all companies as the pandemic impacted virtually every business in some way, with the majority involving remote ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Hiring Kit: Video Game Designer

  The video game industry takes in billions of dollars annually at an increasing growth rate, and it has done so for years. Some of the largest companies in the world design, develop and market video games. Consequently, the industry employs thousands of individuals and posts thousands of open positions every month. One of the most ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  From start to finish: How to deploy a MariaDB database server; create a database

  At some point in your Linux admin career, you will need to deploy a database server. This server might help power a content management system or a human resources platform. No matter what it’s used for, it’s important you know how to be prepared and know how to get the database server up and running. ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Best commands for digging up information about your Linux system

  Linux admins have a love affair with information. The more information they can gather the better. And that’s a good thing, as the more informed you are, the more apt you’ll be to make smart decisions. This applies to administration tasks, security, development, and just about anything else you can imagine. Besides, why wouldn’t you ...

• 

  TechRepublic Premium

  Site systems technology audit and assessment checklist

  It’s important to assess systems and equipment with a skeptical eye when taking over tech administration for a new site. A site systems technology audit and assessment checklist, like the one provided by TechRepublic Premium can help make this process much easier. From the download: A few common challenges almost always accompany acquiring a new ...