Sometimes you need to find out your IP address for networking, troubleshooting, gaming, or tech support purposes. There are two IP addresses you may need to consider—your “external” IP address (the IP address the rest of the world sees to locate your computer or network) and your “internal” IP address (which identifies your particular computer [...]
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Find Out Your IP Address
August 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Managed Hosting
Tags: IP address·networking·Networks
New Features in Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard
May 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Managed Hosting, Microsoft, Servers, Storage
Microsoft has made business operations much simpler and more accessible through the new Windows Small Business Server 2011. Packed with enhanced features and improvements, it is a must for every small business.
Microsoft has released an upgrade to its Small Business Server Platform – Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard. Based on the Windows SBS 2008, [...]
Tags: Backup·Exchange·Microsoft·Servers·SharePoint·SQL·Windows
Big Business IT at a Small Business Price
March 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Managed Services
Peace of mind, security, and superior IT are now made available not just for huge enterprises, but for small to medium-sized businesses as well. Using Managed Services, you can enjoy the same benefits big companies have without it costing an arm and a leg.
Like a lot of small to medium-sized businesses these days, you perhaps [...]
Tags: Business Continuity·business solutions·IT·Managed Services
Convert Multiple File Formats for Free Online
March 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Managed Hosting, Managed Services
If you use Web sites to share your documents, movies, pictures, and music files, you probably know what it means to have to convert files. Good thing there is a Web site that performs file format conversions online. It’s free, helpful, and extremely simple to use.
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Tags: conversion·documents·files·zamzar
How Adding Cloud Services Can Save Your Business
March 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Backup, Cloud Computing, Managed Hosting, Servers
If you’ve seen the current commercials Microsoft is running, you may already have the feeling that cloud-based services are great for personal use, whether it’s for accessing your home media center from a distance or storing the family photos online. But as cloud computing becomes more widespread, it’s establishing itself as a viable and smart [...]
Dell Acquires Cloud Storage Provider Compellent
March 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Managed Hosting, Virtualization
Major players in the technology industry are adopting and integrating virtual and cloud-based environments into their product and service offerings. Recently, Dell completed the acquisition of Compellent, a provider of virtual storage solutions for enterprise and cloud-computing environments and a significant addition to a storage portfolio that already includes PowerVault and EqualLogic. This acquisition positions [...]
Tags: Cloud Computing·Compellent·Dell·hosting
How to establish a MySQL database at minimal cost
January 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Linux, Managed Hosting, Microsoft, Virtualization
The ultimate goal here is to get a working, functional MySQL database at minimal cost. Since most Linux distributions are free, I decided that would be a great place to start. The next step is choosing a distribution. There are literally thousands to choose from, but since my time is valuable, and the process is dead simple, I chose Ubuntu Server. I’m going to use VirtualBox to install the new server virtually on my Windows 7 laptop.
Tags: Dallas Data Center·IBM·Managed Hosting·Microsoft·Virtualization
This server is a virtualization power house!
January 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Cloud Computing, Consolidation, Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Servers, Switches, Virtualization
What does all that add up to? Support for massive virtualization. With minimal fanfare, Dell over the summer unveiled the PowerEdge R815, a 48-core 2U server touting four Opteron processors (with 12 cores each) and another four Gigabit Ethernet adapters to service them.
Tags: Cloud Computing·Dallas Data Center·Dell·Managed Hosting·Server·Virtualization
The Top 5 Boot-CD Tools
December 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Business Continuity, Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Microsoft, Security, Servers
Over the last year, one tool that I have consistently pulled from my belt is the Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD). Details on how to create one can be found here. Whether it is virus/malware removal or drive recovery, no other tool I have gets the job done like my UBCD. Here are my top 5 UBCD tools.
Tags: Business Continuity·catastrophic·Dallas Data Center·Disaster Recovery·Managed Hosting·Managed IT Services·Server
Network Tools for the Data Center
December 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Routers, Security, Switches
I just saw a subscriber email come in from Solar Winds advising that Orion NPM now has enhanced data center infrastructure monitoring including better visibility across your virtualized network from a single console (sweet!). Talk about an awesome way to have an eagle eye view of your network. For those of you who can afford [...]
Tags: Cisco·data center·Infrastructure·Managed Services·Net Flow·Orion NPM·Solar Winds·Virtualized Network
The More Complicated the Password, the Better
December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Backup, Business Continuity, Dallas Data Center, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Servers
Your passwords hold the keys to most – if not all – of your online presence, so keeping them secure is paramount.
In the same way that keys are used to open different doors, passwords are used to access many areas of cyberspace. However, those passwords are vulnerable to hacking, stealing, or random guessing – which [...]
Tags: Cyberspace·Hackers·IT Security·Malware·Passwords·Phishing·Security·Vulnerabilities
Documenting and Assessing Your IT Needs
December 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Backup, Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Consolidation, Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Servers
Documentation and assessment of your IT needs might expose the fact that your IT environment is not as efficient as you thought it would be. This may explain why you are experiencing problems such as a weak internet signal or a web browser that won’t load.
Today’s businesses rely heavily on computers. That’s why most entrepreneurs [...]
Tags: Backup·Internet·IT Environment·Managed IT Services·Recovery·Web Browser
Three Business Plan Essentials: Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity
November 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Backup, Business Continuity, Cloud, Cloud Computing, Colocation, Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Dedicated Servers, Disaster Recovery, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Storage, Virtualization
Erratic by nature, disasters (natural or man-made) can happen anywhere at any time, and often with little or no warning at all. Planning ahead is imperative to ensure that your business can get back to normal operation as quickly as possible, with minimal loss and damage.
Small to medium-sized businesses usually think that disaster plans are [...]
Tags: Backup·Business Continuity·catastrophic·Colocation·Dallas Data Center·disaster·Disaster Recovery·Disaster Recovery Plan·IT Infrastructure·IT Management·IT Services·Managed Hosting·Managed Services·ROI·Storage
Internal Social Networks: Ethics, Policies, and Use
November 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Uncategorized
Internal social networks help when you need to cascade and disseminate information within the company, but you also need the right policies and management to use these networks right.
One of these purposes is the creation of internal social networks which, in a nutshell, improve communication and information sharing within the organization. While some may worry [...]
Tags: Ethics·Firewalls·Malware·Palo Alto Networks·Policies and Use·Social Networking
Microsoft Has Phased Out Windows XP
November 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Microsoft
Microsoft sales for Windows XP ceased on October 22, 2010, and support for the old OS will continue only until 2014.
If you’ve been using Microsoft XP for a long time – with good reason, XP being one of the most stable operating systems in the Windows line – it might be time to finally migrate [...]
Tags: Managed Services·Microsoft·Network Solutions·Windows 7·Windows XP
Beware of Documents Containing Viruses!
November 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing / viewing applications out there, and documents and PDF files can be used to introduce viruses and malware into your system.
It might be common knowledge that Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing /viewing applications out there, but [...]
Tags: Adobe·Foxit Reader·Gmail·Google·Managed Services·Microsoft Word·PDF Studio·Security
The Importance of Managed Services
November 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, Managed Services
More entrepreneurs these days are using Managed Services for their businesses. Why? Because it’s a good investment that’s sure to help increase a company’s revenue.
These days businesses are increasingly dependent on IT, making it essential to have experts to handle the regular maintenance of your IT infrastructure. However, most small and medium businesses cannot afford [...]
Tags: IT Infrastructure·Managed Hosting·Managed Services·Network Solutions
MS Outlook Now Integrated With Social Networks
November 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Microsoft, Uncategorized
As the social networking phenomenon continues to grow, not only for personal use but for business purposes as well, business email staple MS Outlook now allows for integration with popular social networking websites.
Outlook has long been the staple in many business communications – it is truly one of Microsoft’s feats of genius given how prevalent [...]
Tags: Facebook·LinkedIn·Microsoft·MS Outlook·MySpace·Outlook·Outlook Social Connector·Social Networks·Windows Live
Cloud Integration Technology
November 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Cloud, Cloud Computing, Dallas Data Center, Data Centers, Managed Hosting, Managed Services
Dell announced this week that it is going to acquire Boomi. The acquisition represents another step as Dell builds a technology portfolio that solves the challenges of adopting and managing cloud based applications. Once the acquisition is closed, Dell will provide the most innovative cloud based integration capability available. This capability will allow customers to [...]
Tags: Boomi·Dell·Dell Certified Partners·Integration Technology·Managed Services·Network Solutions·SaaS
Fake Antivirus Software Gaining Ground
October 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Dallas Data Center, Dedicated Servers, Firewalls, Managed Hosting, Managed Services, Security, Uncategorized
Campaign to trick users into installing fake antivirus software gaining ground.
Beware: a massive email campaign is underway to trick users into opening an HTML file attachment that redirects users to a hacked website containing links that further lure victims into launching a fake antivirus software package. According to security firm Sophos, the email messages [...]