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Microsoft SQL Server comes in multiple versions and the price points vary dramatically. The entry level version is SQL Server Express which is a limited version but is free. We are often asked by…
As a managed Services company we occasionally get calls from new entreprenurs looking to get their company setup with technology. As the founder of Capstan Services I have been through this process…
Virtualization is actually a very simple concept. When we say “virtualization” in technology we are talking about something that at one time was a physical device but is now able to be replaced by…
For those of us who travel a lot it is imperative to have your computer update the timezone automatically when you change timezones. Unfortunately it can be a bit tricky to get Windows 10 to…
Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (or SNMP for short) is a very well established technology for monitoring devices on your network. This protocol has been around for a while which means that it can…
Email security is a topic that has been getting more attention in the media recently. We are also seeing a spike in instances of email based attacks at our customers and I believe that now is a good…
IT is not uncommon to get an error stating that you have insufficient privileges in windows, but you may get the following error even when you are an administrator:
Selecting multiple items in Outlook has always been a pretty simple task. To select a group of items you click on the first item and then hold down the Shift key while to select the last. This will…
One of the first things that needs to be addressed when you are a manager over a technology department is the way that you look at change. As a manager and an executive, you are most likely more…
This will be the first post in a series of articles that is going to explore the confusing world of what it takes to manage an Information Technology department. My intent with these articles is NOT…
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