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Status Quo versus changing organization
Status Quo versus changing organizationOutsourcing may work in some instances where the organization you are trying to service stays somewhat static. Where many outsourcers will kill you with costs is with change. From what I have seen, if you save money on managing todays servers, the outsourcer will really gouge...
Tags: data center, infrastructure, it management, miscellaneous, outsourcing, outsourcing company, server, trtjj@...
Discussion threads 2006-01-30
Transition from Perl 5.x to Perl 6
Perl 6 has been vaporware since roughly the turn of the century.  Perl 6 will have elegant object oriented characteristics.  Perl 6 will have a cleaner syntax.  Perl 6 will use a revolutionary new multi-language VM called Parrot that will put it on more-than-equal footing with Java (since, in addition...
Tags: Perl, Language, Perl 6, Scripting Languages, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Software Development, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2007-02-23
Make a smooth transition to Exchange 2007 by taking advantage of readiness checks
Easy for you to sayI have been fully engaged in a 2000 to 2007 Exchange upgrade for months. Granted, I have a global fortune 500 company to worry about and a few more servers than your single 2003 server in your basement, but my experience so far has been on...
Tags: diane@..., Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, server guy, server, SP1
Discussion threads 2007-10-04
A tutorial on Call Control XML and voice browser call control
In the last article about SCXMLwe talked about state machine notations and noted that many concepts were takenfrom Call Control XML CCXML language. The first draft of CCXML specificationappeared in the early 2002, and still remains in a working draft status.However, lack of final recommendation is not an obstacle for...
Tags: Call Control XML, CCXML 1.0, Peter V. Mikhalenko, VoiceXML, Web browser
Technical articles 2006-04-04
Cut the cord with Agere Wireless USB Client systems
Agere's Wireless USB Client product simplifies deployment on large user networks. To help you make the transition, Jim Boyce discusses configuration options and optimization techniques to get the most out of your new wireless network.Networking might be a lot more common than it was 10 years ago, but it still...
Tags: Wi-Fi, client system, ORiNOCO USB Client, Jim Boyce, Agere Systems Inc., USB Client, USB, access point, wireless
Technical articles 2002-09-10
Switching ISPs: A case study
If you're considering migrating ISPs, then you'd best use caution and take pains to make plans. In this Daily Feature, Robert McIntire offers up plenty of advice for dealing with this often heinous task.With the wave of failing dot coms and ISPs, should you be thinking about changing your ISP?...
Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), Network technology, Robert McIntire, Internet Service Provider, T1
Technical articles 2001-07-23
Manage a program at the milestone level
Tracking a program at the same level of detail that you might use for an individual project can leave you mired. Measuring your program's progress by milestones can help you keep track of overall progress without choking on details.Each week, project management veteran Tom Mochal provides valuable advice on planning...
Tags: Tom Mochal, workplan
Technical articles 2002-07-08
Oracle Tip: Solving directed graph problems with SQL, part 2
Scott Stephens explains how to solve a state machine problem with SQL Server.Part one discussed using SQL to solve directed graph problems. Another kind of directed graph is a state machine. In a statemachine, each node is called a state and represents the currentstatus of a system, object, or variable....
Tags: Programming languages, Development tools, Databases, Scott Stephens, Oracle Corp., token, state machine, SQL
Technical articles 2004-06-30
IT Service Handover
we're about to hand over our 5-years service support to another company. anyone can help on which items should be handed over to them and which ones should not.FYI, our company lost in the bid process and we're reluctant to hand over our custom made software & procedure to these...
Tags: information technology, ldianros@..., legal statu, off-topic, software
Discussion threads 2005-03-03
Working with NFS
The Linux implementations of the Network File System NFS protocol can be difficult to configure. In this Daily Drill Down, Bryan Pfaffenberger reveals the tricks for getting NFS working on your system.Network File System NFS is the native local area networking protocol not only for Linux, but for all UNIX-like...
Tags: NETWORKING, Bryan Pfaffenberger, Linux, Network File System, file system, network, Samba
Technical articles 2000-07-10
IPv4 addresses: They are almost gone
IPv4 addresses are running out faster than thoughtAre you ready for IPv6 or will NAT be enough?RE: IPv4 addresses: They are almost goneI believe IPv4 will be balanced alongside IPv6. Imagine if all IPv4 addresses were migrated to IPv6 standard it would be a mammoth task. The question then...
Tags: NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IPv6, IPv4, RFC, IPv4 Address
Discussion threads 2010-01-22
The year of CRM: Five issues to consider
Here's an ominous warning: If you don't embrace customer relationship management this year, you'll be left behind. Learn five key concerns when implementing CRM.Some businesses have taken 20 years to develop an effective customer service call center. But on Internet time, enterprises now have 12 to 24 months to create...
Tags: Customer relationship management (CRM), Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise software, Kevin Rayburn, CRM, Erin Kinikin, customer service
Technical articles 2000-05-01
How to launch a PM office in a small company
A small company is implementing a project management office. Tom Mochal offers advice on the value of a PMO in a smaller organization and provides tips on how to set it up.TechRepublic columnist Tom Mochal receives dozens of e-mails each week from members with questions about project management problems. Mochal...
Tags: Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Tom Mochal, project management, project management office
Technical articles 2002-03-27
IPv6: Security concerns
Important IPv6 podcast about security is outI hope everyone concerned about IPv6 and security listen to this podcast by Joe Klein. It brings to light some firewall issues that most people aren't thinking about.Thanks for another great one MichaelThe security concerns of v4 and v6 firewalls is a valid point,...
Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, security, IPv6, Adobe PDF
Discussion threads 2008-10-13
Take control with these firefighter strategies
Taking over a failing project in midstride puts you on the spot with clients, management, and the team. Use these tips to smooth the transition, put out the fire, and get the project back on track to success.Taking over a failing project is tricky because you start out with the...
Tags: Team management, Shelley Doll, strategy
Technical articles 2002-09-13
"Rented" CIOs offer short-term IT solutions
Small and growing companies in need of immediate IT strategy are hiring temporary CIOs to fill the void. With years of experience behind them, these hired guns offer turnaround solutions that would normally only come from a long-term tech wiz.Here’s a common scenario: Due to an organizational shake-up, a company...
Tags: Outsourcing, Strategy, IT Services, Jennifer Recktenwald, information technology, Breakaway Solutions
Technical articles 2000-04-04
Are angry women incompetent?
Anger is a tool, to be used wisely.Sometimes anger is used to motivate others. Their fear stimulates them to greater effort. Some people need to feel threatened to do any productive work.Case in Point. Call him Brain: Brain is smart; talks a great line; always can come up with a...
Tags: Gender and diversity, Backdoor Man, women, Betty Betterbody, education
Discussion threads 2007-08-15
Certification Dilemma
I'm kind of in a dilemma. Right now I'm contemplating getting certification again.I've been in the IT industry since I was 18 (1999-Present) I have about 5+ years actual work experience and only an A.A.S. in Information Technology. I also hold a couple of ancient certifications A+(Got...
Tags: Quality, training and certification, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, certification, Microsoft Windows Vista, Server 2008
Discussion threads 2008-03-25
Get more accessible with CSS
A poor understanding of HTML on behalf of the coder renders many sites inaccessible to certain visitors. Find out how to use Cascading Style Sheets CSS to separate presentation from content and make your site more accessible.Recently, I had to update one of my freelance client’s older Web sites so...
Tags: Shawn Morton, HTML, CSS, style sheet
Technical articles 2002-12-02
Counting lines of code can help measure progress
One developer has come around to thinking that counting lines of code can yield useful information. He explains why and shares a sample app that automates the process.Throughout my career, I've heard horror stories from developers about having lines of code counted to measure their performance. I also read several...
Tags: Scripting languages, Kevin Brown, developer, brick
Technical articles 2002-07-12


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