Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become very important today with the rising amount of cyber-attacks. Passwords and other sensitive information get leaked on the dark web all the time (hello, Equifax)…
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In 2000, Microsoft introduced the File Replication Service (FRS) in Windows Server in order to asynchronously replicate file data. Since then, Microsoft released the Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) and…
When you create a group policy (GPO) for users or systems, they are typically in a certain organizational unit (OU) within Active directory. For example: categorizing sales versus HR. By…
Patches? We don’t need no stinkin’ patches! … Wait, yes we do. However, it’s important to tread carefully when applying them. Patching and updating and service packs and firmware There…
“The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo took the world by storm. If you’re unfamiliar, a gentle and diminutive Japanese woman has the answer to all our…
Phishing is becoming a significant threat to many businesses today. A very common type of attack is often achieved through impersonation of the target company’s leadership. This is accomplished several…
Proofpoint is our cloud spam filter solution of choice for a myriad of reasons: it’s affordable, it stays up to date with the latest threats, and it’s user friendly. So,…
Today we’re reviewing an oft-over looked network connector, the Direct Attached Cable! The Direct Attached Cable (DAC) has transceivers pre-built into them. They come in both SFP+/SFP28 form factor as…
Now that we’ve talked about twisted pair, let’s move into something a little more advanced: transceivers. Transceiver Overview Transceivers are modules that plug into slots on switches to allow for…
No, we don’t have law degrees either. However, since we have control over the technology our teammates use, we need to ensure we have it set up in a way…
Cabling is one of the most basic parts of most IT environments, but its ubiquity leads people to make assumptions about it and take it for granted. This blog series…
I’ve never actually touched a computer with a physical turbo button, but once upon a time it was common for computers to have a physical switch that would allow a…