Ideas For VMWare ESX Server Virtual Servers by John Gall
If your like many IT Administrators or Managers you may be wanting to use VMWare ESX Server for virtualizing servers but may meet resistance from others in your department or business unit. Many people are gun-shy on putting business critical applications on VMWare Virtual Servers and may resist... If you use Installation Manager for Citrix Metaframe Enterprise you will need a clean system running the same operating system as your Citrix server. ... We used the ideas above to get value from VMWare ESX Server and Virtual Servers in a "safe" environment.

Fax Server by Eric Morris
Computers with fax devices that manage receiving and sending faxes are known as fax servers. Fax servers allow one to send and receive faxes over the Internet. Fax servers are one of the most efficient channels of business transactions and communications. ... Typically, smaller companies that don’t use emails for their business use the fax server that doesn’t merge with company’s email server. ... There are two types of fax servers, ones that merge with a company’s email server and ones that doesn’t merge.

Network Fax Servers by Eric Morris
Gone are the days of waiting in a long line for a fax machine at the office. Network fax servers are like a dream come true for those who rely on fax communications for business dealings. A network fax server faxes with the help of computer. Network fax servers consist of software working on... With a network fax server on the desktop, sending, receiving, prioritizing and customizing faxes is easy. ... A network fax server can automatically forward faxes to a number of e-mail addresses, and also notify the client of received faxes.

What is a Video Server? by Wes Fernley
With the convergence of IP Network Video into CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), many are looking to convert their existing CCTV surveillance system into an IP Network Video system. Is this possible? How can it be done? Video Servers have been created to do just that. ... Video Servers also include a built-in web server. ... The Video Server can also be connected to the Internet allowing you to view live video from anywhere in the world and even record video to a remote location. ... As mentioned before, Video Analytics are starting to be integrated into Video Servers that allows the video...

Small Business Networking: Suggesting Dedicated Servers to Clients by Joshua Feinberg
PC-based servers and LANs may be relatively mature technologies. However, small businesses need your firm’s expertise, more than ever. For these businesses, you'll need to select, configure, customize, secure and maintain the right small business networking tools for their unique needs. ... Real Small Business Networking Solutions Begin with Real Servers How many times have you taken on a new small business client who insists that he or she is perfectly content with their peer-to-peer network? ... Convincing the Client They Need Small Business Networking Clients come to you because they...

Small Business IT Consulting: Targeting The Sweet Spot by Joshua Feinberg
Small business IT consulting professionals can choose to market themselves to "sweet spot small businesses". These small businesses are where you start to see small business IT consultants breaking through that $100 an hour barrier. This is where you start to see $95 to $125 an hour work, or in... They can’t limp along with low budget economy, no-frills options, making this segment of the market a good target for the small business IT consulting professional. ... A small business IT consulting professional should know that sweet spot small businesses have 10 to 50 computers, and 10 to 100...

Network Monitoring for Serious eCommerce by David Leonhardt
In the real world, businesses come in every size, from self-employed entrepreneurs like me to mega malls like Wal-Mart. On the Internet, companies come in every size, too, from a stand-alone ebook sales page with webmaster and owner all in one, to 300 pound gorilla like Amazon, with over a... A good network monitoring service can ensure, as a base, that all servers are properly functioning, that data can be sent to and received from each server, and that each function sharing the server responds as required.

The Need for Rackmount Computer Cases by Max Bellamy
When businesses need to group one type of server in with similar kinds, rack mount computer cases are brought in. Holding as many as 40 single servers, they feature common temperature-monitoring systems, linked drive bays and up to a maximum of 10 air-bearing fans for optimized cooling. ... Portable rack mount computer cases have become the choice for anyone moving rack mounted computer servers for mobile workstation set-ups, communications and electronics equipment, medical instruments and server banks.

Refurbished IT Equipment: The Best Choice by Groshan Fabiola
Businesses spend a lot of money designing, creating and maintaining their information technology infrastructure. When the time comes to purchase additional IT equipment you have to choose between new and refurbished. Which is the best choice for your business? ... However, by purchasing a Proliant server that has been refurnished and tested to current OEM specifications, a business can own this type of cutting edge technology for a fraction of the price. ... Many businesses can not afford to purchase this server technology new.

Small Business Server 2003 - Is It For Me? by Joshua Feinberg
Small Business Server 2003 is an excellent choice for your computer consulting business. It is sold as a suite so you get a lot of great features. And Small Business Server 2003 is designed strictly with the needs of small business computer consultants in mind. ... Small Business Server 2003 Features It includes a reporting tool that allows you to get log files emailed There are different performance model thresholds for when windows space is running low or when the virtual space is running low There are access logs for the server There is web proxy, Internet caching and acceleration...