The inception of Wi-Fi technology ushered in a new sub-era in this stage of world history known as the Information Age. As if the proliferation of the internet wasn’t Earth shattering enough, Wi-Fi technology has resulted in an explosion of connectivity for millions of Americans who are ravenous for up-to-the-minute information at their fingertips. However, […]
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In terms of security vulnerabilities, much has been made of buffer overflow attacks, distributed denial of service attacks, and Wi-Fi intrusions. While these types of attacks have garnered ample amounts of attention within the more popular IT magazines, blogs and websites, their sex appeal has often served to overshadow an area within the IT industry […]
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The cost effectiveness of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) undoubtedly evokes, at a minimum, curiosity on the part of corporate decision makers considering how to strategically proceed toward the goal of cost effective – yet robust – voice communication. However, is VoIP technology really the best solution for startups, or even established companies? The cost […]
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Everything’s connected. iPads, iPods, iPhones and even landline phones are all connected to this relatively new frontier we call the internet. The accessibility to information has become so commonplace that whenever circumstances disallow someone from checking their email account, checking account, or Facebook page on demand, the all-too-common reaction is akin to someone temporarily losing […]
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As energy costs rise and office space declines, energy- and space-saving solutions are at an absolute premium. In terms of pure economics, implementing a total migration to a virtualized environment seems a bit redundant. Overall, however, virtualization has been met with enthusiasm in the IT industry. There are still a few wrinkles, but it’s the […]
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4,294,967,296. That’s the exact number of 32-bit IP addresses available within Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4). During the Internet boom of the 1990s, many of the computer geeks within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and similar organizations recognized rather quickly that address space would become a problem as connectivity spread across the globe. So, […]
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Should we purchase Server 2008, or should we wait for Server 8? How much time will it take us to effectively implement Active Directory, and who should receive what permissions? Should we purchase an enterprise license, or should we purchase individual licenses? If we’re working with a finite budget, in what areas should we emphasize […]
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There’s no question that cellphones have become a staple in the U.S. – much like hamburgers or apple pie. A cellphone is no longer a status symbol. It’s as common as having a traditional landline telephone, and in some circles it’s even more common. But as cellphone use accelerates, it’s clear that data and voice […]
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There are many instances where networks are hacked, unlawfully accessed or effectively disabled. The now infamous 2006 hacking of the T.J. Maxx network has been well documented – both in terms of lack of due diligence on the part of T.J. Maxx and the legal ramifications suffered by the company as a result. Add to […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be the best gauge of professionalism within the ranks of system administrators worldwide. With everything neatly positioned on their desks at 90 degree angles, surfaces wiped to irritating Cloroxed perfection and family pictures hung on cubicle walls (with the help of a leveler), the best system administrators typically allow their inherent […]
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Just when your organization finally implements all of the necessary infrastructure for a gigabit Ethernet local area network, you’re hit with the realization that maybe all of the time, money, and planning spent on the upgrade was for naught. Sure, the configuration of the new Ethernet switching infrastructure made for some insightful training, but maybe […]
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