Managed Solutions

Windows 7 Application Compatibility and XP Mode

When you purchase a new computer that has Windows 7 installed or upgrade your current PC to Windows 7 you will have more to deal with than just a learning curve. New operating systems present compatibility issues, sometimes this includes hardware compatibility other times it involves software applications. Luckily there are some tools within Windows 7 that provide very broad application support. This video demonstrates how to use two of the tools, the individual application compatibility setting...

Virtualization Technology Pays

You may have read our primer on Virtualization technology where we detailed some compelling reasons to consider virtualizing some or all of your servers. At the time of writing that article we were not aware of a new program from PG&E that can give you up to $300 rebate per server that you virtualize. While the process is not without some invasive steps, such as before and after inspections, a large project would be well worth the work. Let's say you were planning to consolidate 20 servers ...

Virtualization – Technology Primer

We all know that operating a business can pose many challenges. As your business grows Information Technology tends to get more complicated. You might find that you need a new server to run software that your current server is unable to run. Or perhaps you need to add some redundancy, a second or third server even. Things are starting to get a little cluttered in your server room and your IT costs, cooling and electrical bill are climbing. In most cases a business would consider implementing a l...