In Windows 10, the “traditional” command prompt that we’ve been using for years (dozens of years, to be exact) has been replaced by PowerShell. Of course, you can still call good old cmd.exe, but all menus and hotkeys
Read ArticleYou only start a managed IT business if you are already a great technician. As time goes by and your MSP grows, you typically hire another technician to help you with the clients, and a salesman to boost your prospect
Read ArticleWhat’s new this week in the news for MSPs? How the SolarWinds Hackers skipped detection by Microsoft; researchers find new malware from SolarWinds attack; “vishing” or voice phishing attacks warning from FBI; and hackers attack utility developer IObit to spread ransomware to members.
Read ArticleSome IT professionals believe that having automated data backups enables them to perform disaster recovery. As many of you know, this is far from the case. To create a robust disaster recovery plan, you must understand the concepts, terms, and
Read ArticleWith the recent vaccine breakthroughs in COVID-19 occurring around the world, IT security service providers for healthcare clients have been on high alert. Cybercrime is more prominent in this industry than ever, as cyberattacks aim to disrupt medical efforts and
Read ArticleWhat’s new this week in the news for MSPs? US warning over cloud services cyberattacks; Babuk Locker new ransomware for 2021; SolarWinds sued over Orion software hack; new Sunspot malware spotted; and Mimecast certificate compromised by hackers. Let’s see what it’s all about.
Read ArticleToday, technology is at the center of modern medicine, which is why IT expertise is a skill that’s growing in importance for healthcare providers. The complexity of data systems, networks, and cybersecurity continues to increase each day. With this being the case, managed IT service providers (MSPs)
Read ArticleWhen it comes to the world of backup, all that glitters isn’t… truly backup. To best protect your data, it’s essential to distinguish between approaches that could truly be considered backup and those which are better amalgamated under a heading which could be termed “backup-like”.
Read ArticleWhile MSPs undoubtedly are looking forward to the new year, they may want to first look back at 2023. Many of the challenges they faced in 2023 are simply rolling over into 2024, and if MSPs aren’t careful, they’re going to fall into the same traps.
Read ArticleFor many businesses today, the cloud is an essential component of disaster recovery planning. But integrating cloud-based resources into your disaster recovery strategy can be challenging, because there are so many approaches you can take.
Read ArticleBackup as a service, or BaaS for short, is an alternative to an on-premises, build-your-own backup solution. BaaS implies offsite backup of your data by a service provider. Typically, it's a centralized tool that allows backup and recovery
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