Posts made in May, 2013
User Administration
This activity includes user account creation & deletion, the assignment of account rights and file & folder access permissions. The basics are easy to perform, but it can quickly become complex and difficult to troubleshoot issues that inevitably arise. This is the case regardless of which operating systems you use: MS Windows, Linux, or Mac OS/X. A solid understanding of the interaction of share & file and folder access permissions benefits all businesses. Not understanding them can lead to user frustration and a plethora of security issues. Documentation is important for user administration. The use of various request forms allows you to track what...
Read MoreHosted Email
Perhaps you would like your own corporate email but don’t want the expense and bother of setting up your own email server. This is often the case with small start-ups. Their expertise may lay in business management, geology or engineering and not with the design and operation of email services. Enclave Managed Networks can provide you with an email server solution tailored to the needs of your company. We can work with Microsoft Exchange or Postfix software. Postfix email servers can quickly be set up and operational using our secure servers. These servers are available via the Internet from anywhere in the world – perfect for small, mobile companies just...
Read MoreAntiVirus
An unfortunate fact these days is that we are constantly working under the threat of viruses and other malware. Not only must all computers (including desktops, servers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc.) run antivirus software, but you must be prepared to handle the nearly inevitable infections before they consume your data or spread to other computers. An I.T. professional can configure your enterprise with multiple layers of antivirus and antimalware, prepare your response to infections, then monitor and maintain your antivirus solution. Antivirus software and monitoring is only part of the overall solution. It should be used in conjunction with solid backups and...
Read MoreBackups
A vitally important task for businesses of all sizes is backups. Your data is your company, in a very real way. You would have a tough time staying in business if all your data, documents, spreadsheets, databases, payroll, customer contact info, etc., was lost due to a server failure. This becomes more true the bigger your business! Backups are not the only way to your protect your data, but it is the one absolute requirement for all businesses! Just as backups are important, it is important to have an experienced backup administrator to oversee the design, implementation and operation of your backup strategy. Someone needs to keep an eye on it even if your backups are...
Read MoreCopiers Scanners Printers
All businesses, big and small, have copiers, printers and scanners. It’s usually the task of the network/system administrator to install, maintain, troubleshoot and administer these devices. Most printers and copiers are connected directly to the corporate network. Most employees simply want these devices to run, with no muss and no fuss. An admin often works as a middle-man between the employees who use these devices (and who usually report troublesome issues) and the contractors who supply the copiers and printers. As a business owner you likely know how frustrating it is when a project fails to print – five minutes before you need it in a meeting! You...
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