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DevOps Troubleshooting: Linux server best practices

Posted December 2, 2012 - 8:26 pm

Do you get calls at odd hours because some critical service that you support on your Linux server has stopped working? Here's some late night reading that might help you get the rest you deserve.
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AFCOM offers up disaster recovery best practices

Posted September 23, 2011 - 5:00 pm

Read this, especially if you one of the more-than-we-thought who don’t have a DR plan.
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Asset management lessons from ancient Brits who ate the dead and made drinking cups from skulls

Posted February 17, 2011 - 11:58 am

In an era of tight budgets and increasing pressure to maximize ROI, it's nice to find this real-world case study on how to extract value from departing assets. From Reuters:
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The Trouble with Supply-Chain Best Practices

Posted October 22, 2010 - 4:50 pm

When it comes to the supply chain, best practices gleaned from the likes of Apple and Cisco simply don't apply to all companies' problems. Here's some advice on how to think more critically about improving supply chain.
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Unix How To: Unix Resolutions for 2010

Posted December 30, 2009 - 10:35 am

Midnight, Dec 31st is rapidly approaching and there's no better time than this to resolve to be the best Unix sysadmins we can be. Here are some New Year's Unix Resolutions worth keeping.
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White Box produces customizable .NET web applications with Iron Speed Designer

Posted April 10, 2009 - 5:16 pm

This Best Practice is part of a collection of advice provided by information technology professionals on how they have solved various challenges, and addressed IT priorities within their organizations.

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Top 10 qualities of a great IT shop

Posted December 22, 2008 - 12:17 pm

Unlike other professions, IT doesn't seem to have a common set of basic principles across companies. But some best practices have bubbled to the top. If I were anticipating a move to a new company or evaluating an IT shop as a consultant, here are the most important practices I'd be looking for:
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Project Uncertainty? Insider Reveals Three Secrets for Success

Posted December 11, 2008 - 8:34 am

Discover the keys to successful project management advised by seasoned practicioner Andrew Filev. Learn the expert's proven methods in an exclusive interview.
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Web Application Security Best Practices

Posted November 24, 2008 - 12:20 pm

When building a web application there are common practices which should be followed to enhance security. In addition to the basic security of the server operating system and runtimes, web developers should follow accepted guidelines to write secure applications.
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Best practice: Email archiving

Posted November 20, 2008 - 5:16 pm

This Best Practice is part of a collection of advice provided by information technology professionals on how they have solved various challenges, and addressed IT priorities within their organizations.
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Is Software Development Risk Costing You Money?

Posted November 6, 2008 - 11:13 am

Poor software project management often means missed deadlines, cost overruns or even outright failure of the project. How can your company avoid this industry-wide problem?
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Ten Ways to Safeguard Your Small Business

Posted October 8, 2008 - 3:29 pm

As the economy spirals downward, small business owners might be wondering if their companies will still be standing when this crisis has passed. If you're one of them, here are 10 things to do right now.
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Tips for SMBs getting started with server virtualization

Posted July 30, 2008 - 12:29 pm

The tips below are designed to help small companies determine if server virtualization is right for them and how to prepare to ensure a successful initial implementation.
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Best Practice: Improving IT integration with job scheduling

Posted February 14, 2005 - 3:02 pm

Air Products was looking to move from an IT environment that was mainframe-centric to one that leveraged distributed computing.
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