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- How do I... Install and configure Spotlight on SQL Server?
- For database administrators, peak performance of their SQL Servers is always a priority. Spotlight on SQL Server from Quest Software is a tool to help SQL Server DBA's monitor the performance of their SQL Servers, and be alerted when there are problems. It provides valuable information in an easily accessible...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Server, Josh Hoskins, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Download resources 2007-12-07
- How do I... Install, configure, and use LiteSpeed for database backups?
- LiteSpeed by Quest software is an enterprise level backup solution for MS SQL Server. This solution includes several powerful features that increase the ease and efficiency of database archiving on an enterprise level. Josh Hoskins shows you how to install, configure and use LiteSpeed. This download is...
- Tags: Archiving, Josh Hoskins, Backups, Business Intelligence, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Download resources 2007-11-05
- How do I... Configure transactional replication between two SQL Server 2005 systems?
- Replication often plays an important part in your database management strategy. An organization may use database replication for load balancing, offline processing, redundancy, and other typical administrative tasks. Microsoft SQL Server has a built-in replication application. This How do I... shows you how to configure replication between two Microsoft SQL...
- Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Replication, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Josh Hoskins, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Download resources 2007-08-28
- Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution
- Your business has grown to the point where a few file shares on your desktops and a router giving you DHCP addresses is no longer sufficient. You need to move to a server-based environment, but how do you choose your operating system. There are so many OS choices available for...
- Tags: Operating System, Framework, Josh Hoskins, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2007-08-17
- How do I... Set up replication between Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MySQL
- While data replication between Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and MySQL databases is not technically supported by either application, it is possible if you follow the correct steps. This TechRepublic How do I... walks you through the complicated procedure necessary to make data replication a reality. This download...
- Tags: Data Replication, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Corp., Replication, Josh Hoskins, Databases, Open Source, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Download resources 2007-08-07
- Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-spam solution
- Everyone hates spam in their e-mail. It fills your inbox and you have to waste your time in deleting it. If you own your own business, you want to make all of your people as effective as possible by eliminating the distraction of spam. You know you need something to...
- Tags: Anti-spam, Framework, Josh Hoskins, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing
- Download resources 2007-07-31
- Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-virus solution
- If you use PCs for work, then you must deal with the constant threat of viruses. Not only can they take an individual computer down, but they can also wreck havoc on your network. You must have some sort of Anti-Virus solution, but there are many different options. To help...
- Tags: Antivirus, Framework, Josh Hoskins, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Download resources 2007-07-23
- Apply the D.I.C.E framework to determine your best back up solution
- Determining the best back up solution for your small business is no small project. There are literally dozens of questions to consider, including the difficulty of installation, the investment required, which capabilities to look for, and whether the system can expand with your business growth. To help you make this...
- Tags: Framework, Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Investment, Office Suites, Software, Internet, Finance
- Download resources 2007-07-18
- Make an informed decision about outsourcing your small business IT needs
- Deciding whether to install, configure, and maintain your own data center, e-mail server, and/or Web server or to opt for an outsourced or hosted solution is a dilemma for most small businesses. What do you really need to get running, how much will it cost, how much can you afford,...
- Tags: Information Technology, Server, Small Business, Josh Hoskins, Data Centers, Web Servers, Outsourcing, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Internet, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting
- Download resources 2007-06-27
- RSS Feeds 0.8 (Windows)
- RSS Feeds is a simple RSS widget that can pull virtually any number of feeds you want. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: RSS Feed, Microsoft Windows, Josh Hoskins, RSS, Internet
- Software downloads 2007-06-05
- Configure Microsoft Windows Home Server to allow remote access
- With some minimal setup and configuration, Microsoft Windows Home Server will allow you to access your entire home network remotely. This is not just limited to remote desktop access to your PCs, but also to your network shares set up on Home Server. This download is also...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Network, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2007-05-31
- Set up regular automated backups with Windows Home Server
- Microsoft Windows Home Server, currently in Community Technology Preview, is designed as a way to integrate server based computing into the home environment. Whether it be digital photos, music, or just your documents, you want that data to be secure and accessible. Once you get WHS configured scheduled, regular backups...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows Home Server, Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Windows, Backups, Digital Cameras, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Download resources 2007-05-22
- Modify Microsoft Exchange and restore Send As rights to your Blackberry users
- After patching Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 for the changes in Daylight Saving Time in 2007, many network administrators were forced to contend with a loss of functionality among their Blackberry users. The issue is that Microsoft per request of many users changed the way the Send As right worked. Previously,...
- Tags: Microsoft Exchange Server, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., Josh Hoskins, E-mail Servers, Groupware, Handhelds, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2007-04-30
- Physical to virtual transition the easy way with UBDR Gold
- Microsoft and VMWare both offer tools to ease the P2V physical to virtual transition but they are both limited in their scope and ability. Josh Hoskins reviews UBDR Gold, a new backup and imaging solution designed to ease physical to virtual migrations, along with providing an image based backup system...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Imaging, Josh Hoskins, Document Management, Backups, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Download resources 2007-04-25
- Apply Daylight Saving Time changes to all Outlook mailboxes with the Exchange Calendar Update Tool
- With the upcoming change to Daylight Saving Time, Microsoft has released many patches for its various operating systems and applications. The Microsoft Exchange Calendar Update Tool allows an e-mail administrator to apply the Outlook Time Zone Data Update Tool DST patch to all mailboxes. While this tool does come with...
- Tags: Mailbox, Tool, Daylight Saving Time, Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Exchange Calendar Update Tool, Productivity, Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software
- Download resources 2007-03-06
- Patch Microsoft Windows and Windows Servers for Daylight Savings Time now
- The United States Federal government has decided to start Daylight Savings Time earlier, starting with the year 2007, than it has in previous years. Unfortunately, many versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows Servers like Exchange are not ready for the early starting point and have to be...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Window, Server, Microsoft Corp., Daylight Saving Time, Josh Hoskins, United States Federal Government, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2007-02-23
- Take full advantage the new and improved Microsoft Windows Server Update Services
- The new version of Windows Server Update Services (Version 3) incorporates several improvements over previous iterations, including a new MMC interface, a new report engine, and improved group targeting. This download walks you through the installation process in a step-by-step tutorial. This download is also available as...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Corp., Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2007-02-07
- 10 reasons you should upgrade to Vista (and 10 reasons you shouldn't)
- There are plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista and there are also plenty of reasons not to. Although some organizations are actively preparing for Vista, others are planning to stay the course with their current operating systems. Still others are planning to move to an entirely new environment....
- Tags: Reason, Microsoft Windows Vista, Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2007-01-23
- 10 things you should know before you buy an 802.11n wireless device
- The standard for 802.11n is still in the draft stage and is subject to significant changes before it becomes ratified. But that small fact has not stopped enterprising vendors from offering Pre-N and Draft_N wireless products. Before you get caught up in a rush of new product frenzy and plunk...
- Tags: Wireless Device, IEEE 802.11n, Josh Hoskins, Wi-Fi, Wireless
- Download resources 2006-12-04
- Broadcast your next company meeting using Windows Media Encoder and Windows Media Server
- As more and more employees move to telecommuting it has become more of a challenge to get everyone together for something such as a company meeting. Luckily, technology has progressed to the point that you can now stream your company live over the Internet nearly hassle free. All you need...
- Tags: Windows Media, Media Server, Server, Josh Hoskins, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Digital Music, Digital Media, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics
- Download resources 2006-11-13
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