Patching and Timely Updates Shield SMBs from Ransomware Rampage
Over the years, we have all grown accustomed to Patch Tuesday. Microsoft schedules the release of security updates on "Patch Tuesday," the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM PST. For the longest time, this was considered more of ...
Always Test Patches - Even from Microsoft
Always test patches Always test patches. Last month Microsoft sent out two patches, one for MS windows and one for MS SQL Server, both have had negative impacts on some environments. IT professionals tend to want to believe and ...
Is Your Managed Services Provider Holding Your Data in Jail
I have met with dozens (hundreds maybe?) of companies that have been burned by bad MSPs before. Here are some of the red flags I've have found: ***Do you rely on “trust” to keep your system maintained? Do you have ...
Importance of Cross-Training a Sysadmin in Database Management
In the world of business, adaptability and resilience are key to overcoming challenges and ensuring smooth operations. Information Technology (IT) is a space where most companies are not setting themselves up for success. THIS is where the ability to ...
What to Do When Your Database Administrator Quits
Managing the Fallout: What to Do When Your Database Administrator Quits In business management, unforeseen circumstances can often throw a wrench into the smooth operation of a company. A common issue that often sends shockwaves through an organization is when ...
Preventing Server Downtime is easier than Bringing them Up
An ounce of prevention is work a pound of cure The most common number of dedicated Database Administrator's we see in a team is two – just enough administrators to cover each other on vacations. The second most common ...
Why you should Transition from Access DB and Excel Sheets to SQL
In the realm of data management, Access databases and Excel sheets have long been the default go-to tools for businesses. While these tools have their merits, they often fall short when confronted with the growing complexities of modern data.
Revolutionizing Healthcare IT: Overcoming Critical Challenges
Revolutionizing Healthcare IT: Overcoming Critical Challenges with Managed IT Solutions In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, managing large-scale IT operations poses significant challenges for
The Ultimate Guide to VOIP
Communication tools are critical to daily business operations, and more companies are moving to voice-over-internet protocol (VOIP) services for voice calling and more. Explore the ultimate guide to VOIP to learn everything ...
SQL Server Performance in the CLOUD
This is part 10 of a 10 part series to start at the beginning click here Cloud Considerations As organizations increasingly migrate SQL Server environments to cloud data centers, understanding and optimizing for cloud-
