NFS Enters a Parallel Universe - August 12, 2008
By Drew Robb
The network file system protocol is getting its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, and the results could be profound for end users.
Domain Name System: Friend or Foe? - August 5, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
Although the worst appears to have been averted, the recent DNS turmoil has left lingering doubts.
SMB Disaster Recovery Insurance Plan - July 31, 2008
By Drew Robb
masterIT bears the disaster recovery burden for "IT lite" Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance.
For Starters: The Virtualization Performance Quandary - July 30, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
Virtualization, despite its benefits, isn't without its drawbacks. Luckily, both software and hardware makers are addressing the performance penalty part of the equation.
SaaS Creates Cloud Computing Alternatives - July 16, 2008
By Jeffrey Kaplan
As companies access applications via software-as-a-service platforms, they use these platforms to develop their own solutions.
For Starters: Virtualization - Part 3 - July 7, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
If your focus is the Microsoft Windows platform, you'd be well served by the company's free Virtual PC software. But if you're interested in the open source competition, take a look at VMware's Player.
Surviving an IT Budget Squeeze - June 26, 2008
By Sonny Discini
Doing more with less? Some tips for surviving, and thriving, budget cuts in the face of stringent corporate responsibilities and new breeds of devious threats.
How To: Assign Multiple Addresses to a Network Interface - June 20, 2008
By Carla Schroder
Still using ifconfig and route commands? Today's network environments require functionality beyond their capabilities. Consider using the ip command, which is part of the iproute2 suite of TCP/IP networking utilities, and is trying to muscle in.
VBScript: Open a Spreadsheet into Excel from IE - June 6, 2008 Popular: Use this small snippet of VBScript to automatically open a spreadsheet into Excel from Internet Explorer, instead of having it open directly in Internet Explorer.
For Starters: Virtualization - Part 2 - June 5, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
While virtualization has had a large impact on the way people work, its been largely limited to servers and the tech guru in the back office with an insatiable appetite for the latest technologies. Now, with Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007, mere mortals can tinker.
Minimize WLAN Interference - May 15, 2008
By Jim Geier
Interference from microwaves, 2.4GHz phones, Bluetooth-enabled devices, or other RF sources can degrade the performance of your wireless LAN. We show you how to identify and avoid interfering signals.
For Starters: Virtualization - Part 1 - May 9, 2008
By Rafael Hernandez
Virtualization has been one of the most highly touted benefits of server hardware released over the past few years. The technology isn't just for big iron, though, and there's plenty of reasons to try it out on your own hardware.
