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CA ARCserve r16 vs. Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5

CA ARCserve r16 and Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 both offer to protect and preserve your data using a variety of backup/restore approaches. Both have many features to tempt organizations needing to protect critical data from failures, disasters and human mistakes.  How do CA ARCserve r16 and Veeam Backup & Replication 6.5 measure up? Which is best suited to your particular computing environment?  Read more

2 Minute Tech - Patching Third-Party Apps: What You Need to Know

September 12, 2011 - For years, the term "patching" has been virtually synonymous with Microsoft applications. While that reputation has occasionally been well deserved, third-party applications have evolved into an equally severe threat.  In short, you need to have a structure in place that will allow you to deal with third-party application patching. Read more

2 Minute Tech - Mobile Security: What You Need to Know

July 27, 2011 - Last fall, global IT corporation Juniper Networks released a survey that, among other findings, offered this eye-opening statistic: 81 percent of all mobile device users link into their employers' networks without the firms' knowledge or permission.    While 95 percent of businesses have mobile device security policies in place, only one in three employees are aware of those policies. Read more

2 Minute Tech - Protecting Virtual Sessions: What You Need to Know

June 30, 2011 - While virtualization is not a new concept in the IT sector, figuring out ways to secure virtual sessions is still very much of a hot topic. In fact, the speedy adoption of virtualization has led some companies to overlook some fundamental security concerns. This article examines some of the main areas to think about when securing your virtual sessions. Read more

2 Minute Tech - Snapshot-Based Backup: What You Need to Know

June 16, 2011 - Snapshot-based backup technology is quickly becoming a popular and highly effective data storage method. While the concept isn't necessarily new-Microsoft introduced Volume Shadow Copy technology with Windows XP nearly 10 years ago-its capabilities have been refined and its grown increasingly useful over the past decade. Numerous observers now see it as a viable alternative to tape- or disk-based systems.  How does snapshot technology work? Can it work for you? Here's a brief overview. Read more

Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Advanced Server - Product Review

February 3, 2011 - For IT Professionals looking for advanced protection over multiple servers or workstations, below is a review of Acronis Backup and Recovery 10 Advanced Server, addressing the product components, features, benefits, additional options, and pricing/installation options. Read more

Snapshot Technology Comparison

November 12, 2010 - Having a comprehensive backup solution is crucial in a corporate environment. Snapshot technology is fast becoming a very popular and widely used method for data backups. This article looks at three snapshot technologies, ARCserve D2D, Acronis Universal Restore and Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery.    Read more

P-Guide, HIPS 2010: What role should they play in your security strategy?

August 2, 2010 - One disturbing truth about today’s IT environment is that the security tools you’ve relied on in the past—primarily signature-based anti-virus and anti-malware—aren’t as effective as they used to be. While still crucial, they can’t do it alone anymore. Read more

Security Software Support

June 4, 2010 - These days every Windows computer needs to have reliable security software installed, no matter if it’s a home PC or one of the computers in a large global corporation. When choosing security software for your company, it’s extremely important to know what customer support options are available for the corporate users of the product. Here is a comparison of what support options are offered by four major security software developers – CA , Sophos, Trend Micro, and McAfee. Read more

Technology to Consider in 2010

Feb. 26, 2010 - The world of technology never stops evolving and with each year brings with it the latest trends. Here are ten technical trends that should be seriously considered by IT professionals at small to mid-sized firms in 2010. Read more

Windows 7: Should You Take the Plunge?

With Windows 7, Microsoft appears to be making a bold step in terms of functionality over the Vista and XP operating systems. While the software looks similar to Vista at first glance, it has a host of new features under the hood that can make life easier, safer, and more productive for its users. This P-guide takes a closer look at some of those features and offers some key points to consider before you take the plunge. Read more

The Next Layer of Desktop Security Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems

Mid-market IT staffs face a serious challenge in today's economy: how to keep Web-based security threats at bay and keep costs down at the same time. The reality is that it requires multiple layers of defensive tools to keep intruders out of your system-something that can be an expensive and time-consuming proposition. In the last few years, however, host-based intrusion-prevention systems (HIPS) have emerged as an increasingly viable option for companies looking for a cost-effective and reliable final layer of defense. How can you find the right system for your needs? This P-guide walks you through the process. Read more

CA, Symantec and McAfee Security Suite Comparison

In today's ever-changing security landscape, small and mid-sized businesses are facing a dramatic increase in security threats. As an IT professional within this industry, you are responsible for determining the vital tools that will provide protection of business data and prevention of confidentiality breaches from these impending, diversified security threats. Because of this threat-laden environment, you must choose a viable solution that will minimize use of resources and increase productivity; which security solution should you turn to that will provide you with seamless multi-layered, vital data security? Read more

Is Hosted Backup and DR Right for You?

The value of your company's data has never been higher, and yet many businesses rely on long-used backup practices that are at best, inefficient and at worst, often ineffective. Thanks to a new generation of hosted solutions, however, solid and effective backup and DR practices are now within reach for mid-market companies. This P-Guide explores what you need to know to find a solution that works for you. Read more

Mid-market Software Licensing

In recent years, Software as a Service (SaaS) and open source solutions have been emerging as potential solutions to the challenges posed by software licensing. While both have undeniable benefits, users should examine the pros and cons of each before taking the plunge. At the same time, it also pays to take a look at innovative new offerings from incumbent vendors such as Microsoft Corp. Read more

How Green Are You?

We are in the era of global environmental awareness. Going green isn't just a slogan for a small community's recycling program. Going green stands for national and international efforts to save the earth from global pollution. The main question of a mid-size company is how to go green and not just to save the planet, but at the same time to save money. All companies contribute to the cleaner planet when they replace light bulbs with the energy efficient ones (LED light bulbs are the best, and they don't contain mercury, which is toxic), use a soy-based photocopying ink, recyclable cups, or carpets made of recycled materials. But what are the main issues that IT businesses experience and how to address them? Read more

Sophos Endpoint Protection Start Up Guide v10.0

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