When was the last time you ran security patches on your servers? Businesses often ignore server patches or updates until they encounter issues. When it comes to server security best practices, regular server security patching is always at the top of the list. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most overlooked practices in server […]
Author Archives: Brightline IT
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Mar
Mar
How Long Do You Expect Your Hardware to Last? Business owners invest in various computer hardware and networking systems and then forget about them until something goes wrong. Parts breaking down, disasters, and company changes are common reasons why businesses replace their hardware. To avoid major downtime and financial headaches, it’s important to know how […]
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Mar
Mar
What network best supports remote work management? More workers than ever are working remotely. This could be a personal choice, or because they work for a distributed company. Many businesses, especially SMBs (small-to-medium businesses) are increasing their dependence on remote workers for the first time. And this means they’re also facing new networking choices. One of the […]
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Feb
Feb
If you can’t remember the last time you did, you need to update your network. If you’re the usual small- to mid-sized business owner, you’ve probably grown your organization’s IT network gradually and organically over the past five to ten years since your last major overhaul (if you’ve ever had a major overhaul). Not only that, but […]
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Feb
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The Top 4 Reasons to Free Your Office From Hosting a Server It wasn’t that long ago that having your own office server wasn’t optional. Now, thanks to advances in cloud computing, data storage and analysis, and IT management, it’s completely optional. But does that mean you should give up your on-site server? Yes, and here […]
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Feb
Feb
Did your IT guy just quit? It’s not uncommon in a small business for the resident IT expert to wield a surprising amount of power. They do, after all, provide the knowledge and expertise that keeps your operations flowing smoothly. When only one or two people in the office know how to make those tools […]
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Feb
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Coordinating your contractors, leadership, and IT team during a construction project. If your company has ever built, renovated, or repurposed a building, then chances are you’ve experienced the frustrations we’re about to discuss. The fact of the matter is that buildings rarely open for business with a fully-functioning network. Surrounding this phenomenon is a series […]
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Feb
Feb
Does your software scale? Your company’s success depends on many things, not the least of which is keeping your software and services functioning 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are all types of problems that can shut you down, but one of the most seemingly unfair ones is having your software fail […]
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Jan
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Why you should involve your IT team early in your new building plans. Making the decision to relocate your business to a new space can be a very challenging (and rewarding) experience. Whether you’ve outgrown your current building, or business requirements demand a change of venue, the need for a new building often comes at […]
Priorities and Preparation: Being Proactive You don’t need to be a student of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to know that being proactive vs. being reactive gets better results. And yet, we often see organizations fail to be proactive when it comes to their IT resources. This is due in large part to a number […]