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How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love BYOD By Scott Alan Miller | Mobile/Wireless Article Published April 25, 2012 Far from the chaos it appears, BYOD enables IT to exert greater control – while giving the impression of being approachable and flexible. Data Storage: The Myth of Redundancy By Scott Alan Miller | Data Storage Article Published January 23, 2012 Redundancy in a data storage system does not by itself guarantee reliability. Are two straw houses safer than one brick house? Virtualization: Just Because You Can.... By Scott Alan Miller | Networks Article Published June 14, 2011 Sure, virtualization in your data center sounds like a good idea. But what level of virtualization really makes business sense? How Apple's iOS Will Dominate Computing By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published February 17, 2011 IOS’s app delivery system, ease of use, low power consumption and other factors will enable Apple to dominate computing – including business computing. 7 Reasons to Migrate to Windows 7 By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published February 7, 2011 Factors like drive support, Branch Cache and security support the case for migrating to the newest Windows OS. Hiring Top IT Talent: the Reverse Interview By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published January 28, 2011 When a firm tries to hire top IT pros, it is often the company itself that is being interviewed -- yet most firms fumble the interview process. IT System Patching: Don't Delay By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published November 11, 2010 Patches from OS and software vendors need to be applied promptly and regularly to prevent downtime and security risks. Should Servers Be Rebooted? By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published October 20, 2010 Should servers should be routinely rebooted, or allowed to run for as long as possible to achieve maximum uptime? IT Managers: Managing Engineers vs. Managing Support Staff By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published September 1, 2010 IT managers need to manage these two groups knowing that the engineers' goal of productivity contrasts with support staff's focus on availability. Trends in Thin Client Computing By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published February 18, 2010 Thin client computing has gone in and out of fashion, and even with the current focus, thin clients tend to be used in hybrid scenarios. Plus: is the browser the ultimate thin client? Cloud vs. In-House: Choosing an Email Solution By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published January 20, 2010 In making this crucial decision, IT managers must weigh issues like reliability, cost, flexibility and security. Plus: key issues in enterprise email infrastructures. The Agony and Ecstasy of RAID By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published October 5, 2009 Datacenters that include RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) face considerable risks – but those risks can be managed. Considering Virtualization for Small Business By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published August 27, 2009 An in-depth overview of virtualization for SMBs, including cost factors, vendors, virtualization of the desktop vs. the server, and more. The SMB IT Vendor Relationship Dilemma By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published August 17, 2009 IT vendors have far less rapport with SMBs than with enterprise clients – putting small business at a distinct disadvantage. It’s up to the vendors to change this and reap the gain. Debunking the Blade Server Myth By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published July 7, 2009 Blade servers will become the de facto standard in even the smallest datacenters, but in the meantime they’re not the best option for every business. Being an IT Manager: Joys and Headaches By Scott Alan Miller | Breaking News Article Published May 18, 2009 The IT field rewards those who keep pace with change but punishes those who fall behind. Still, being in IT has its pleasures. |
