Security

Best Active Directory Management Tools in 2019

May 15, 2019

For administrators managing assets across enterprise networks, Active Directory is one of the most important tools in their toolbox. It doesn’t matter how large or small your operation is—managing assets, users, and authorizations across your network can be a headache. While Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is pretty indispensable when it comes to keeping tabs on … Read moreBest Active Directory Management Tools in 2019

Best FTP Clients for macOS and Windows in 2019

May 6, 2019

My point here is this: every IT professional and practitioner needs a good FTP client (and possibly server) in their corner. Whether you’re building a site or sharing files, FTP provides ease and capacity unavailable in simple computer-to-computer transfers. The popularity and long history of this protocol means there are lots of players in the … Read moreBest FTP Clients for macOS and Windows in 2019

Top 10 Log Sources You Should Monitor

December 17, 2018

There are literally hundreds of possible types of log sources around your environment and choosing which bubble to the top of your IT consciousness can be difficult. In a job where everything seems to be a top priority, understanding all the log types and sources available for selection can be daunting. In your environment, some logs may be more valuable than others, but having general guidance about logging and what types of logs may be available to monitor can help make you a better technologist.

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Centralized Active Directory Management and Clean-Up

August 26, 2018

Do you regularly clean up your Active Directory® (AD)? Have you set a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly schedule, or do you wait until you receive a change request? If you neglect AD cleanup and maintenance, your environment will get cluttered and increasingly difficult to navigate. Accounts become inactive for a variety of reasons, such as … Read moreCentralized Active Directory Management and Clean-Up

Is Syslog Useful?

August 26, 2018

<Syslog_output> <server> 192.168.1.1</server> </syslog_output> Many people are familiar with the above commands, which are used for forwarding syslog to the syslog server (192.168.1.1). However, do you know how syslog can be helpful? Read on to find out how and see some different use cases for enabling syslog in your infrastructure. The primary use of syslog … Read moreIs Syslog Useful?

Top 50+ Tech Influencers and Thought Leaders You Should Follow

August 26, 2018

Today’s technology is growing at an extraordinary pace, so it is important to follow industry influencers and thought leaders to stay in the loop and learn new trends and best practices. Keeping on top of things in the industry is a great way to make sure you are functioning most effectively every day.

We have compiled a list (in no particular order) of tech geeks from system, virtualization, storage, database, network, and security management domains, who we think are the top influencers and thought leaders you should follow.

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Policy Compliance or Network Configuration Management?

August 26, 2018

Is there a silver bullet for making policy and risk compliance easier? While there is no single solution which will manage compliance end-to-end, the answer may surprise you. But first a little background. Introduction Risk Management is fundamental to maintain a successful enterprise. The purpose of Risk Management is to identify uncertainties, hazards, exposures, liabilities … Read morePolicy Compliance or Network Configuration Management?