If you’re a Linux admin (or are just now hopping onto the Linux platform bandwagon), you have probably figured out that you’re going to need to interact with a terminal window. Even though the Linux desktop environments are all as user-friendly and robust as any on the market, when you’re dealing with a server, chances ...
Threats from malware, cryptographic infections and compromised networks have never been greater. Headlines regularly attest to such widespread problems, from infection-felled organizations to dangerous vulnerabilities in popular tools. Companies can’t protect their technological infrastructure, though, without a solid grasp of the actual equipment in play. A checklist, like the one created by Erik Eckel for ...
With proper planning and management, providing effective after-hours technical service and support can deliver a significant competitive advantage. Here are six recommendations, created by Erik Eckel on behalf of TechRepublic Premium, for effectively structuring technical service and support during non-traditional work hours. Featured text from the guide: 1. PROPERLY PRIORITIZE AFTER-HOURS SERVICE The most important ...
If you work in a small- to medium-sized office, you probably don’t give a lot of thought to Active Directory replication. After all, the replication process happens automatically without any configuration on your part. As the size of the network increases, however, replication becomes a more pressing issue. In this guide from TechRepublic Premium, you ...
Establishing connectivity between a main office and a branch office, could be likened to solving a Rubik’s Cube. At first it seems like a really simple task. But after examination, it is a much more complex undertaking. Like a Rubik’s Cube, though, it is possible to solve the branch networking puzzle with the help of ...
Most organizations rely on a virtual private network environment to enable connectivity from remote and mobile employees, providing secure access to internal networks, systems, applications and data. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, outlines a set of best practices for IT to deploy and secure VPNs in your organization. It also defines ...
Storage area networks provide manageable, centralized storage capacity for systems offering vast amounts of disk space via a dedicated network link. SANs can offer servers much more disk space than they might be able to utilize locally, often spanning dozens if not hundreds of terabytes of data. Because of their complexity, however, SANs are not ...
As the number of network-connected devices grows, IT needs a reliable method of keeping track of device info. Erik Eckel, writing for TechRepublic Premium, advocates using a simple checklist for quick access to the critical details. This basic list will help admins record pertinent information for items such as telecommunications gear, storage infrastructure and conference ...
Every company’s network is made up of devices that transmit and store information. This can include internal and external systems, either company-owned or leased/rented/subscribed to. To protect company data and reputation, it is essential to ensure that the network is secured from unauthorized access, data loss, malware infestations and security breaches. This must be done ...
Server deployments or migrations (replacing an existing server with a new one) require a meticulous and detailed approach. One wrong setting, missing data, a configuration error or an overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This standardized checklist, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help you complete the process efficiently ...
Whenever installing Microsoft 365 subscription services and apps on a Mac, multiple considerations come into play. There are so many elements to consider that forward-thinking IT professionals should consider employing a checklist. With proper administration, IT departments can ensure important tasks aren’t overlooked and users don’t need to return systems to the help desk for ...
No managed services provider should lock itself out of the very network switches or routers it deploys, yet such accidents occur. Network switches have become increasingly complex and sometimes route virtual local area network traffic, while routers power an ever-expanding smorgasbord of filters and services. As a result, it’s easier than ever to skip an ...
Cybersecurity demands and the stakes of failing to properly secure systems and networks are high. While every organization’s specific security needs form a unique and complex blend of interconnected requirements, numerous security fundamentals almost always apply to each of these groups. It stands to reason that cybersecurity pros who effectively identify network and systems risks ...
This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the effective and secure configuration and management of web servers. Because there are many types of web servers running on various operating systems, this policy is not intended to serve as a step-by-step technological guide but rather an overall series of platform-independent guidelines. ...
Streaming media involves access to audio and video content via the internet. There are many legitimate business reasons to access streamed audio and video files, such as engaging in training, reviewing news or industry-related content and conducting business research. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides guidelines for the appropriate use of ...