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Exploring Linux Automation Tools: Ansible vs Puppet vs Chef

Automation in Linux is one of the core strengths of leveraging it over Windows for your infrastructure. Automation is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes, as it allows for more efficient and accurate processes, reduces the risk of human error, and frees up time for employees to focus on higher-level tasks.  In the… Read More

What Is a Fractional CIO?

When it becomes necessary to scale your business, having the level of IT expertise you need can be quite advantageous. Large companies usually have in-house IT management professionals in various technical specialties. However, many small and medium-sized businesses do not have the operational or financial means to invest in a full-time CIO. Many smaller businesses… Read More

12 Best Remote IT Support Tools in the Work-From-Home Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to work from home. Thousands of businesses have shifted their operations online – many of them permanently.  As a result, many companies’ VPNs (virtual private networks) are overloaded and outdated, causing lags that negatively affect productivity. And companies are quickly realizing that providing IT support to remote… Read More

How to Provide Top-Notch IT Support for Remote Workers

Working from home is now the “new normal”, but businesses are facing culture shock as they adjust to shifting their business operations online.  If your company feels unprepared for this shift, know that there are many tools and tips to help you provide outstanding IT support for remote workers. We’re breaking down some popular ways… Read More

Cost Savings

Looking for a way to reduce costs while maintaining a redundant and reliable computing infrastructure? Workload Consolidation Storage Vitualization Re-purpose existing hardware Use existing network/storage Converged Technologies (FC, iSCSI, 10GbE)

High Availability (HA)

In today’s “always-on” business world, reliable and continuous access to business applications and data is critical. Mirrored data Auto-failover and auto-recovery Transparent to applications and users Active/Active disk controllers “Shared nothing” design