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Online Training Executive, Pegasus Learning Systems

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Sept. 20, 2010

10 Reasons to Consider Online Training

Insider Training has been training IT professionals live online for the past 8 years. Our thousands of customers would tell you that online training really does work. The key is NOT keeping students online for more than 2 hours. We do 2-hour class sessions twice ... more

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Sept. 18, 2010

Small Business Social Media: Does it even work?

You really don't have any choice but to adopt social media as a primary marketing and advertising tool. Using Google for advertising is simple, but ridiculously expensive compared to free social media updates to your connections and very low advertising rates for actual ads on ... more

Small Business Consulting

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Sept. 11, 2010

How is vm ware server for server virtualization?

VMWare is top of the line. Microsoft and Citrix are behind the curve and probably always will be compared to VMWare since virtualization is their sole specialty. I've been using all 3 company's products for several years. Microsoft and Citrix have simpler and less expensive ... more

Information Technology

Servers and Storage

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Aug. 27, 2010

What are the pros of computer equipment leasing?

It's all about cost and cashflow. If you need the latest technology for your business, you are correct, being locked into a 2 year lease will tie your hands. But if you need workstations or standard servers, leasing works well. Also, lease payments are directly ... more

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Computer Equipment

Office Supplies and Equipment

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Aug. 22, 2010

Why use an internet phone service?

Anthony,
It's all about cost and flexibility. You do pay up front for all the new equipment, but over time your costs go down. The flexibility comes from being able to control many aspects of your phone service that traditional land-line service does not provide ... more

Information Technology

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Aug. 1, 2010

What are network protocols?

Think of a network protocol as a language with very specific rules of operation. Ethernet communication works differently than ATM. They are both forms of network protocols. This should all be seamless to end users (ideally...). If done right it should not affect your access, ... more

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IT Infrastructure

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