P2V Tools & Plugins For Virtualisation Projects by Robb Kimmer
P2V, (Physical-To-Virtual), is the acronym that describes the tools and plugins that are available to move images from a physical host to a virtual host. Lets understand the nomenclature first: 'Physical' refers the hardware (computer/server box) environment. ... There are five options: physical computer remote physical computer VMware virtual machine Microsoft virtual machine Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery (or Ghost 9 image) The fact that it's free has to be a reason to use it.

Hmework - A Key to Improvement in Mathematics Education by Janet Tedesco
Introduction The United States has a serious problem in mathematics education. Test results show that beginning in middle school, the United States student proficiency declines in comparison with other developed countries throughout the world to near the bottom by 12th grade [PISA]. ... The help, via computer, with their assigned homework relieves them of the fear of peer or supervisory embarrassment. ... Students needing assistance on assigned homework problems now can find immediate homework help using an Internet-connected computer, at websites such as www.aolatschool.com,...

Use Their Terminology -- Not Yours by Harwell Thrasher
A few months ago I was a speaker in front of a group of CIOs, discussing some of the issues facing IT organizations. One of the CIOs asked me what he could do to better communicate his problems to his business users, who seemed to have trouble understanding the difficulties associated with... I identified virtual classrooms for training, a “history department” that keeps records of the buildings the firm has designed in the past, a virtual library of white papers and presentations, an engineering library of details for Computer Aided Design (CAD), and even a transit station for “public...

Internet Faxing Service Review by Ellen Farrell
The Internet is reshaping every form of communications medium, and faxing is no exception. The latest twist: Internet faxing services that let you send messages to any fax machine from any Web browser or email, and others that give you a "personal fax phone number," then forward any documents... Toll-Free is cost effective - some virtual fax numbers are toll free so that no matter where your customers are, they will not pay any additional long distance charges and your North American clients and contacts can reach you free of charge.

Computer Hard Drive Recovery Ideas by Jeffrey Meier
If you have never faced the loss of data, you still need to take precautions that your server, hard disk or RAID stay in good health. Also, you need to have some sort of plan in mind to help you in case there is any problem. Data losses, if and when they happen, take time to amend and may be... Windows 98, Windows XP etc.) Situation of failure (what happened just before the drive stopped working) Is the drive recognized by the computer or not • Boot Drive malfunction: In case the drive that has crashed also had the OS, things are tricky.

The Ten Common Myths of I.T. by Tim Bryce
"A company runs on information, not data." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION You've heard them all before. They particularly arise whenever quality work is required or when organization and management control is imposed. Of course, I'm talking about the ten common myths of I.T. ... The belief that technology, not management, will solve problems is just as prevalent today as it was when the computer was first introduced. ... But it must be realized that data is used throughout an entire organization, in manual and computer applications, in a variety of files (manual, tape, microfiche, disk,...

Creating an Information Factory by Tim Bryce
"Q: How many interpretations of systems development are there? A: How many analysts and programmers have you got?" - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION Back in the early 1980's, Japan's MITI (Ministry of International Trade & Industry) coordinated a handful of Japanese computer manufacturers in... It is not uncommon for the concept of a factory-like environment to strike fear in the hearts of software developers as they may see it as a threat to their free-spirited individuality. ... This also includes specifying the types of training required to do the job.

Is Your Data Encryption Really Secure by Darren Miller
There are various types and methods of data encryption. Some of the most popular forms of data encryption include single file encryption, folder encryption, volume encryption, whole disk encryption, and of course email encryption. The Windows XP operating system has the ability to perform file... If someone where to get hold of your computer, hard drive, or gain remote access to your system somehow, there is a significant chance the unencrypted original version of your document can be located. ... They can be accessed by right clicking on "my computer", choose properties, then choose the...

Gothic for PC - A Perfect 10? by April Whidden
Back in the early days of my marriage, I had made the mistake of bringing the game Gothic into our home. My husband and I were still in that blissful, honeymoon period and I really had no idea that his addiction for games rivaled only Bobby Brown’s addiction for..well…anything other than games. ... Not-So-Darling Husband: No, you arent a puppet You still have free will. ... Every once in awhile I’d catch a fleeting glimpse of him, running from the computer to the fridge, and maybe to the bathroom, but other than that I was a single woman.

Third-Party Hardware Maintenance vs Manufacturer's Warranty: What's Best For Your Business? by Clint Seagrave
When purchasing computer hardware for your business, system availability is a major consideration. While you hope it will remain reliable, you need to manage the risk that at some time a critical system component will fail, calling for hardware maintenance. ... A standard warranty service might be ‘free’, but having staff unable to work -- or customers able to contact you -- could end up costing your business heavily in the long run. ... Find out what ratio of spares are held against systems under contract and whether these parts are regularly tested.