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If you’re a tekkie, you cannot visit the family without having someone asking you to check their computer. The last time I was asked to check someone’s computer it was a friends laptop. It was so infected it wasn’t able to boot (rogue AV). It was still infected even after a $49.95 payment (yes, heRead more

I’ve recently tried a number of GroupWare platforms (among others: Zimbra Open Source Edition and of course Microsoft Exchange) to integrate Vircom’s Anti Spam Software, modusGate. I’ve been a long time adopter of Linux (in particular Ubuntu, or Red Hat before) for servers so I was very familiar with openssl and the creation of certificateRead more

SysOps and ITs special summer hazard You make sure your servers and equipment are kept cool so that they can run at maximum efficiency. But are YOU keeping cool this summer? Because all your gear is being kept at low temperatures your workspaces are often much MUCH cooler than the outside temperature. When you goRead more

[:en]Writing technical documentation should not be a complicated procedure. Remember, you’re not writing a novel. You want to communicate information and procedures in a clear and concise fashion. Sometimes basic short sentences and bullet points are the best means to get your point across. It’s also important to make sure that you stay on topic. ItRead more

Introduction: With the advent of 64-bit hardware, Microsoft has released a 64-bit version of Windows to leverage the capabilities of these hardware platforms. The new Version has the advantages of addressing more than 4 GB of memory, being more responsive and providing better security. 64-bit Windows is backwards compatible to some degree, meaning that mostRead more