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Understanding Ethernet Over Copper In Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma
Ethernet Over Copper is a new kind of high bandwidth internet connection which will range from 5-30Mb. There will inevitably be many comparisons to cable, DSL, bonded T1s, and fiber.
What separates this connection from DSL and Cable is a matching upload rate (a.k.a. synchronous). Cable and DSL can now offer download speeds of up to ~16Mb but their upload speeds still deliver a pokey .75-2Mb. For offices doing primarily web surfing this is fine, but for sending files, hosting web and email servers, Citrix, VPNs, SaaS, VoIP, etc you need a high bandwidth synchronous connection. Read More
Introduction to IBM Lotus Foundations
I haven’t been very excited about the computing side of technology for quite some time. Microsoft leads the small business server market with Windows SBS, but honestly I think it doesn’t do much and hasn’t advanced much in five years.
First, let me explain why Windows SBS doesn’t deliver much value. Really its used for a […]
How to restore a crashed server in less than one hour
As I begin writing this its 10:40am and already today I’ve restored a server from a failed hard drive. Our client called around 10am saying the network was down and the server was making a clicking sound. Its the call all techies dread, but we were prepared - this was a Nitix Server running IDB […]
Point Data Server installed for a local mortgage firm
I’m happy to say we’ve completed our first installation of Point Data Server (PDS). Point Data Server is an application server for mortgage companies to enable easier management for larger networks and remote workers.
PDS communication is encrypted by default, which is a nice to see (not enough business apps encrypt communications). Of course since its […]
Why You Shouldn’t Hire ADR Data Recovery
Data loss is an amazingly stressful situation - businesses lose serious money and even go out of business because of lost data. One of my clients recently got in the position of needing data recovery services (important lesson - use your backup system!) and wasn’t comfortable sending the drive to Ontrack’s california office. So upon […]
5 Reasons NitixBlue’s Groupware is Better Than Exchange on Windows Small Business Server
There’s no question Exchange on Windows Small Business Server is the groupware everyone knows…but is it so great? NitixBlue which integrates proven IBM Domino technology actually does so much better…
1) Groupware flexibility - Microsoft Exchange only supports Outlook and Entourage for groupware (email, calendaring, etc). With NitixBlue Outlook users can continue to use Outlook and […]
Newsletter
Tech news has been remarkably slow of late, but we finally have enough for a newsletter! Also I’m happy to say I’m largely healed from my broken foot, so you’ll be seeing me out and about more again.
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Emergency Planning
With the recent windstorms and power losses in Western Washington, I’ve been asked how to keep businesses going no matter the disaster. Here’s a few tips:
1) Cable and DSL have no SLA (service line agreement - an uptime and performance agreement). Though more expensive, a T1 can be be worth it.
2) If you run an […]
Why Nitix Server Works Better Than Windows Small Business Server
In my last post I explained a number of serious problems with Windows Small Business Server. In short it just didn’t deliver the features small businesses actually need in an easy, reliable, and affordable manner. Those key features small businesses actually need and use are: file storage and sharing, backup, user login authentication, calendar sharing, […]
Q. What is the most reliable and/or easiest to maintain and/or cheapest way to backup the client data on my Mac?
A. Backups are a tough question no matter the platform. You have to evaluate how much changes each day, how much total storage is needed, how much user interaction you want, how fast a recovery you need, cost, and many other factors.
If you have .Mac service the Backup application that comes with it is great […]
I Love Mirra
I love Mirra. There, I said it. How many women I dated didn't think I had it in me.
Mirra is a backup appliance, just plug it in the network, install software on your Mac or PC, pick folders, and Mirra does the rest. Mirra technically isn't perfect as the data is stored onsite, but the […]
