Staff Contributor While they don’t sound particularly glamorous, patch management processes are vitally important for system security, and can make a big difference to whether you’re vulnerable to malicious attackers or not. One of the most important things to keep in mind is patch management should not just be performed when you remember, or when you hear … Read more 8 Patch Management Best Practices
Servers provide functionality for other networked computers, and as such their operating systems differ from those run on regular computers. Windows Server by Microsoft is a leader in server operating systems, having released many Windows Server versions over the years, and it’s become the main rival for Linux. This guide provides information for network administrators … Read more Complete Guide to Windows Server + Compare Differences
When operating within a large business network, it’s vital to understand which of your applications are dependent on which of your server and network resources. If a server or storage device goes down, or a part of the network stops functioning, this will have major impacts upon your dependent applications, and potentially your employees and … Read more 10 Best Application Dependency Mapping Tools: Free, Open Source, and Paid
Information Technology (IT) comes with plenty of acronyms and it’s not always easy to keep them straight. This is especially true when the definitions overlap, as with IT Services Management (ITSM) and the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Understanding the ITIL and ITSM difference is important for businesses thinking about their approach to IT, especially if … Read more ITSM vs. ITIL
Access rights in your business are vitally important. Errors around who has access to what can create, at a minimum, productivity disruptions and problems with employees not having access to what they need—and at worst can result in unauthorized access, privacy breaches, data losses, or compliance failures. As a result, it’s important to be clear … Read more NTFS vs. Share Permissions
In modern IT environments, the importance of log management cannot be overemphasized. Organizations use a wide range of log management tools to generate, transmit, store, analyze, archive, and replace old log files with new data files in large volumes within a centralized system. Logging implementation in C# helps determine the behavior of web apps. It … Read more 5 Best Practices for C# Logging for IT Pros
It wasn’t long ago when organizations cited several concerns and excuses to avoid putting their production workloads in containers. Things have changed, to say the least. With Docker, container technology has gained high acceptance, and users now download millions of container images daily. Docker containers offer an efficient and convenient way to ship software reliably, … Read more Best Tips for Improving Your Docker Logging
Log data is the currency for companies trying to evolve in today’s digital world. To meet increasing customer demands, critical compliance requirements, and scaling application needs, it’s essential to collect and leverage massive data flowing across multiple sources and environments (cloud, on-premises, containers, etc.). Log analysis gives you valuable insights into business-critical events, real user … Read more Why Cloud Is Best For Log Management
Network Magic was a program delivered by Cisco Systems. It was a popular tool for network computer management and monitoring, liked especially for its added security features, which included robust intrusion prevention and parent monitoring capacities. But when Cisco came out with its Smart Wi-Fi routers, the Network Magic program was discontinued—to the frustration of … Read more Best Cisco Network Magic Software Alternatives
Accessing devices remotely becomes increasingly important for businesses with multiple offices or remote employees. Remote servers are designed to support users who are not on the local area network (LAN) but need access to it. However, when you’re looking at how to connect to remote servers or desktop interfaces, you might run into a few … Read more How to Install, Access, and Connect to Remote Server Administration Tools