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How Much Does Cloud Monitoring Software Cost?

The goal of any great cloud monitoring tool is to give you a bird’s eye view of your system and its digital assets so that you can potentially improve user experiences. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to realize the extent of functionality of their tools, leading to a bloated budget with many unused applications.

How to Install RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tool)

Remote server administration is a crucial aspect of managing and maintaining a network infrastructure. It allows system administrators to control and monitor servers from a remote location, eliminating the need for physical access to each server. One utility that greatly simplifies remote server administration is the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT).

vSphere: What It Is and Key Features

In the dynamic landscape of modern IT infrastructure, vSphere stands out as a key player in virtualization. At its core, vSphere is more than just a virtualization platform; it’s a game-changer in data center management. From seamless resource allocation to enhanced scalability, vSphere offers a suite of features that redefine how businesses handle their IT environments.

Elevate Your Cybersecurity Offerings with Co-managed Services

In today’s world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and data breaches, organizations face an ever-growing threat landscape, making robust cybersecurity a top priority. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can play a crucial role in helping to address this need by offering a range of security solutions.

What is SAML and How Does It Work?

Web authentication is a vital cornerstone of online security and trust in the ever-evolving digital landscape. This process, pivotal in verifying the identity of users accessing various digital services – from cloud applications to online platforms, has grown increasingly crucial. As organizations transition to digital operations, their potential attack surface expands, statistically heightening their susceptibility to a spectrum of cyber threats.

A Nerd's Eye View on N-central's Enhancements in 2023

I can’t believe it’s been a year already since I last wrote a blog covering all the N-central releases in the previous 12 months. Part of what inspired me to write the blog last year was the volume of partners that I would speak to that were not running the latest version of N-central. So, I thought maybe if I highlighted some of the great new features added over the previous 12 months that it might inspire them to upgrade.

50 Essential Shadow IT Statistics for 2024

From reducing risk to optimizing efficiency, your organization has many compelling reasons to enforce policies and procedures. But what happens when a policy hinders productivity more than it helps, causing employees to skirt the rules? For IT departments, this ever-present dilemma is called shadow IT. As cybersecurity risks rise in 2024, it’s more relevant than ever. Before we get into our list of shadow IT statistics, let’s review the basics.

MSPs and AIOps: How to get the best of both worlds

MSPs and AIOps, how can we combine both to get the maximum positive result out of any situation? The IT ecosystem has undergone a major change in recent years. Cloud computing, distributed architectures, and a constant evolution of technologies have made it increasingly complex and dynamic. Human oversight alone is no longer sufficient to monitor, manage, and troubleshoot this ever-evolving landscape.