VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) and RDS (Remote Desktop Services) are the two most common terms being used in today’s Information technology world. People often get confused between VDI and RDS (formerly known as Terminal Services). Granting both concepts have few similarities, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of both terms. VDI is a […]
Aside from day-to-day management, small and medium-sized business entrepreneurs also function as chief information officer. This means that, on top of their administrative duties, they need to allot time and capital in managing the firm’s technology, ensuring its security, and making decisions on IT programs and solutions. Compared to the practices in the previous years,
As cybersecurity threats become more sophisticated, the importance of a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your business cannot be overstated. Many Los Angeles businesses are turning to Cybersecurity Services to fortify their defenses, but a common oversight is the role of hardware in a robust cybersecurity strategy. While software solutions like antivirus programs and firewalls often
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A Network Video Recorder (NVR) is a digital device that connects to your IP CCTV network. It records live image/video streams to a hard drive. The NVR is a less complex alternative to PC/server-based recording since it is easier to set up and provides a user-friendly interface for day-to-day use. The embedded operating system is optimized
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Windows Virtual Desktop Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) provides a multi-session Windows 10 experience, Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) support for desktop and apps, and optimization for Office 365 ProPlus. WVD helps organizations in scaling and deploying their Windows Apps on Azure in minutes. With WVD, employees get a secure environment to work in. It
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) allows almost any PC or smart device to access virtual computing desktops. VDI access provides the benefit of compartmentalizing everything done on the user’s hardware within the virtual computing environment. As a result, VDI is far more secure in terms of preventing data loss. VDIs are used for more than just
Active Directory Active Directory (AD) runs on Microsoft Windows Server, and it enables administrators to manage permissions and access to network resources. In simpler terms, Active Directory is a database that organizes your company’s users and computers. Active Directory can store data as objects such as users, applications, devices, and groups. Active Directory can also
The practice of shifting an exact copy of an application or workload (together with its data storage and operating system) from one IT environment to another—usually from on-premises to public or private cloud—is known as “Lift and Shift.” In other words, migrating an existing workload to the cloud is simply known as ‘Lift and Shift’,
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Anti-phishing software is a set of computer programs used to identify and block the phishing content in emails, websites, apps, or other forms used to access data from the internet. It’s basically a set of software services that identifies malicious inbound messages impersonating a trusted entity or attempting to gain trust through social engineering, empowers
The global economy is undergoing significant changes. The battle for survival in today’s markets is fiercer than it has ever been. From market giants to start-ups, every company has devised its unique strategy to deal with the fast-paced changes in our ever-changing business world. These fast-paced changes are the perfect trigger for a violent battle
Thanks to cloud computing services and IT management software, small businesses can now perform basic and advanced IT functions without hiring an IT professional. But despite having access to user-friendly business IT software, over 40 percent of small businesses are still dissatisfied with the technology they use. This is because juggling various IT processes can be
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What Is Phishing? Phishing is a sort of cybersecurity attack in which a hacker sends an email containing a link or document that appears to be authentic but is intended to obtain personal information. A phishing email appears to be from a reputable source (e.g., your bank, another employee, a well-known company). When someone clicks
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An IT security audit is a systematic assessment of a company’s information system’s security by determining how well it complies with a set of criteria. The security of the system’s physical setup and environment, software, information handling processes, and user practices are normally assessed during a complete audit. Compliance with regulations such as the Health
Looking to buy a new server and wondering if you should buy a physical server that you plug in at your office or in your data center or a cloud server that you rent from a cloud provider? Let’s compare cloud vs server to see which is the best for the average business. Want to
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The first step in moving from server to cloud, or from a physical onsite server to a cloud-based infrastructure, is to understand your applications and assess workloads. We suggest starting with small and gradually moving to complex workloads. Before jumping right into the migration, assess your applications by using the following methods: Review Your Current
Wi-Fi is an integral part of every business nowadays, whether small or big. A single minute of unavailability can bring your business to a sudden halt. Whether it’s to access email via the Internet, complete daily office tasks, access CRM/ERP applications, or process payments, Wi-Fi plays a fundamental role in today’s business operations. However, this
Cloud computing is basically computing that takes place in a data center. It’s different from old-school data centers in many ways, including that it allows multiple businesses to use the same physical hardware in a way that preserves security and privacy, and lets you provision new resources across physical devices in a matter of seconds.
There are lots of different IT frameworks out there that you can use to audit the security or reliability of your IT. The ones from NIST, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA are the most popular. We find these frameworks to be somewhat overly demanding and/or complicated, at least as something that small businesses can do by
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So you think you may have clicked on a phishing link. What now? Before you do anything else, you need to make sure that it was a phishing link that you clicked on rather than just assuming things. If you’re sure it was a phishing link, then you can skip the following section. Everyone else—here’s
WiFi networks are scalable and versatile, thus the vast majority of enterprises employ them. However, when it comes to protecting your business data, your wireless network can be a liability if you do not take timely steps to secure it. Placing a security policy to reduce the risk of your office WiFi from being exploited
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