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Migrating Network Operations to the Cloud? Here’s What to Consider
By Kevin Jackson on Tue, 01/17/2017
Network operations will only get more cloud-based. Thinking about the future of your day-to-day network activity and when exactly to start to migrate? Here’s what you need to know.
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What's the Difference Between a Profile Swap and Adopted Authority?
Mon, 01/16/2017
Many organizations have the requirement to reduce the number of profiles to which special authorities—especially *ALLOBJ specially authority—have been assigned. In many cases, the excess capabilities can simply be removed because they aren't required for the person to perform their job functions.
*SAVSYS special authority is a good example. Unless...
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Use Flows to Keep Network Traffic Moving
By Kevin Jackson on Wed, 12/14/2016
Intermapper Flows is a particularly valuable tool for monitoring network traffic as it gives you detailed metrics about who, how, and when data is flowing across the network.
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10 Steps to Improve Your Network Infrastructure Monitoring
By Kevin Jackson on Wed, 12/14/2016
Get the most value from your network infrastructure monitoring when you follow these 10 steps.
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How to Convince Your Boss That You Need Network Monitoring
By Kevin Jackson on Fri, 12/09/2016
For busy network admins, network monitoring is a lifesaver and a necessity—and 100% worth the investment. But what if your boss is blinded by the numbers? Convince him/her with these compelling comebacks.
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7 Things Every MSP Needs for Successful Network Monitoring
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 12/08/2016
As the demand for managed network monitoring services increases, so does the competition. Today’s IT teams are looking for MSPs that can deliver. Here are seven things your network monitoring software should allow you to do.
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5 Practical Ways to Use the Audit Journal to Solve Your Administration Woes
Thu, 12/01/2016
The IBM i Audit Journal contains a wealth of information yet remains a mystery to those who can use it most. Fortra security expert describes practical ways that security and system administrators can use this information to help them in their daily jobs.
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Effective Change Management: How to Prepare For Network Changes
By Kevin Jackson on Wed, 11/30/2016
With any change to the network infrastructure, you must maintain the ability to oversee and monitor the state of the network. Learn how a network monitoring tool like Intermapper can help you prepare for future network changes.
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Achieving SLAs and Documenting Performance with Reports
By Kevin Jackson on Mon, 11/21/2016
With network monitoring capabilities, an organization can easily measure the performance they receive from their service provider and compare these statistics against the checkpoints included in the SLA.
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Take an IBM i Security Quiz
Tue, 11/01/2016
Take your IBM i security knowledge to the next level with this quiz.
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How Much Should I Budget For Network Monitoring Software?
By Kevin Jackson on Tue, 10/25/2016
Create a realistic budget item for a network monitoring solution that will meet your needs (and won’t eat up all your IT funds).
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Big Data? BIG DEAL!
By Kurt Thomas on Tue, 08/30/2016
With the dawn of the big data era upon us, what can IBM i systems administrators expect in terms of the demands that will be placed upon them and what kind of resources will be required to cope? Find out what the managed services industry can teach us today about what the future holds for us tomorrow.
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Modern RMM Tools for MSPs
Wed, 08/24/2016
Where managed services providers once delivered self-service and after-hours support for beleaguered IT teams, most have now evolved to offer remote monitoring and hosting. But has their technology been keeping pace?
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Three Reasons You Need an Updated Security Policy
Sun, 08/21/2016
If you still think creating and maintaining a security policy isn’t necessary, you could be setting up your organization for an unpleasant surprise. Check out the top three reasons businesses need an up-to-date security policy.