There are a dizzying array of options in the world of server systems. However, one name still stands above all the others: Big Blue. IBM has maintained its edge in business systems over the years, and their current line of IBM Power7 servers are easily the best on the market. Here are five reasons why: […]
Understanding Cloud Computing
The basic idea behind cloud computing and virtualization is twofold. On the surface, it entails taking IT services that are normally on-site, such as data storage or web servers, and moving them onto third-party servers which are accessible from anywhere over the Internet. Amazon’s Web Services (AWS) is a fine example of this. Thousands of […]
Support To End For IBM i V5R4 Operating System
IBM has announced that it is withdrawing service for the IBM i V5R4 operating system as of September 30, 2013. As a result, it is recommended that end-users of the old iSeries, System i, and Power platforms with the legacy IBM i V5R4 OS migrate to the IBM Power7 platform and IBM i V6R1 or […]
Replication in Veeam 6 Just Got Easier!
Sorry if we seem be bending your ear on the subject of Veeam Backup & Replication v6, but we’re quite excited about this new product from Veeam Software! Here are several ways replication in this new tool is easier than before. Not that it was hard in previous versions! […]
Veeam Backup & Replication: Is It Right for Your Business?
Backup and replication is a necessity in your IT infrastructure. If you’re implementing virtualization of your servers with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V, you should add Veeam Backup & Replication from Veeam Software to your data-center portfolio. Among other attributes, Veeam Backup & Replication is the #1 VMware backup solution, and VMware provides the most […]
5 Reasons Veeam 6 Backup Should Power Your Backup & Replication
Veeam Software has released Veeam Backup & Replication version 6, which features Microsoft Hyper-V support and enhancements for VMware virtual-machines software. More than 25,000 customers already rely on Veeam Backup & Replication to protect their VMware virtualized applications and workloads. Here are five reasons you may want to try this new version of Veeam Backup […]
4 Ways IBM Power7 Servers Help Businesses Deliver Services Faster
Power7 servers from IBM can help your business in several ways. Here are four ways they can help your business deliver services faster. […]
How a System Recovery Plan Can Save Your Business
Every smart business owner knows a business needs a system recovery plan, whether due to a natural disaster, a computer hardware or software failure, interference from hackers, or other causes. Not every business owner has a system recovery plan, however. Here are five reasons to implement a system recovery plan. […]
Small Business Network Security Solutions Checklist
Key loggers, spybots, viruses, worms, zombie PCs — if you know anything about computer and network security, these words can send a chill through you, and they can have devastating effects on your business. Network security solutions involve hardware and software, but they also include monitoring and vigilance, on your part or that of your […]
The Benefits of Managed Services
Most IT professionals would agree that managed services can offer benefits to both the client and the provider. Here are reasons to consider using managed services and how to pick a managed services provider (MSP). Managed services allow the client to focus on the core line of business, leaving management of expectations and service delivery […]