GSE News & Articles

Touch calibration software for all-in-one PCs: what to test in a pilot so the touch doesn't "float" after idle, updates and screen replacements.

Storage for course projects: how to set folder structure, permissions and quotas so research materials aren’t lost or stuck on flash drives.

A practical plan for adding SBOM to CI/CD and procurement: choosing CycloneDX or SPDX, generating, storing, analyzing with Dependency-Track, and quick checks.

Equipment for a cyber training lab: how to separate networks, isolate benches, set up fast VM rollback and prevent access to the admin segment.

CIS compliance check for Windows: how to choose tools, prepare a report and safely move from measurement-only mode to enforcement.

Automating MRO contractor requests: stages from specification and estimate to permits, acceptance and acts, plus a dataset for comparing plan vs actual.

Document retention and disposal policy: how to set retention periods, manage versions, control compliance and calmly prepare for audits.

Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2540 M7 configuration for ERP: three profiles (standard, increased reliability, maximum IOPS) and a batch acceptance checklist.

Office and campus Wi‑Fi planning: how to run a site survey, calculate capacity by client density and choose settings for stable connectivity.

Template and structure for the "acceptance act for a batch of PCs and servers under a government contract": serial number registry, tests, packing list, remarks and remediation.

IPMI/Redfish for remote server diagnostics: a checklist of BMC features and acceptance test scenarios to reduce site visits.

Managing browser extensions in an organization: how to configure whitelists, bans and reporting for installed add‑ons in Chromium and Firefox using policies.

Training program for IT coordinators: 10–15 topics for schools and kindergartens to resolve common issues on-site, reduce downtime and avoid unnecessary engineer visits.

PDU telemetry helps detect rack overload early: which currents and peaks to monitor, how to set thresholds, and what to include in a monthly report.

How to set up folder redirection and user profiles when replacing PCs: less manual copying, faster workstation readiness and fewer losses.

A technical support SLA fixes expectations: response and recovery times, incident priorities, and clear reports for management.

Practical guide to designing a secure exchange architecture with counterparties: MFT, API gateway and mail gateways, plus controls and audit.

A practical guide to Offline Domain Join (ODJ): staging in an OU, steps for offline installation, and when and in what order GPOs apply after connectivity is restored.

Step‑by‑step plan: preparation, rehearsal, tests and rollback. Suitable when you need to modernize a server for ERP with hours — not days — of downtime.

Step-by-step guide to backing up device configs to Git: Oxidized/RANCID, access rights, change audit, repository template and review process before publishing.

Pilot "one server — multiple roles": a step-by-step check to see if a node can handle virtualization, backup and monitoring, and how to make a procurement decision.

Practical sizing of FortiGate 100F/200F based on real traffic: how to account for IPS, SSL inspection and VPN, and what tests to run before deployment.

Disaster recovery kit for branch PCs: what to prepare in advance — OS image, driverpacks, instructions and tools to restore a workstation offline within 1 hour.

A practical guide to building an MDM master data hub: change reconciliation, deduplication, format contracts and distributing master data to other systems.

Dell PowerEdge T550 for an office server room: how to assess power, noise, upgrade headroom and support so you don’t hit limits in a year.

Hitachi VSP E-Series for critical applications: what to check before choosing for a high SLA — redundancy, replication, firmware, service and support.

Proof of Delivery in a mobile app: how to set up signature, photo, geotag and timestamp, store materials and manage access rights.

How to choose an open source PDF editor with OCR for office workflows: recognition, batch processing, quality control, error handling and a simple correction process.

An internal developer portal helps centralize a catalog of services, templates and documentation. We review Backstage, alternatives and a clear implementation plan.

Electronic approval of payment invoices: how to configure workflows, limits, attaching supporting documents and deadline control so invoices don't get stuck.

How to set up certificate lifecycle management: inventory, automated issuance and renewal, rotation, notifications and reporting for security.

Quantum computing in plain language: what it is, where it can bring breakthroughs, what risks it poses to cryptography and how businesses and developers should prepare.

24/7 support for critical systems: how to assign L1–L3, write runbooks, and configure alerts and escalations so incidents don’t hang.

Local LLM assistant: a 4‑week pilot plan with scenario selection, data preparation, access setup and metrics for measurable results.

Server compatibility with information security solutions: how to plan a pilot, check drivers and kernel requirements, and avoid surprises when rolling out encryption.

Bow‑tie safety barrier management: what data to store about hazards, scenarios, inspections and failures, and how to build an "overdue barriers" report.

A contractors and suppliers portal lets you exchange documents, view approval statuses and control deadlines without giving access to internal systems.

Disk acceptance tests on servers: how to configure fio and DiskSpd, choose profiles for databases, files and virtualization, prepare a report and set failure thresholds.

A KPI dictionary for BI helps align numbers: structure of metrics, owners, formulas, data sources and a process for versioning changes.

Pre-upgrade checklist for Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS: how to verify hardware, features and licenses in advance, collect backups and prepare a clear rollback plan.

A walkthrough of a minimal on‑prem Kubernetes architecture: CNI, Ingress, registry, monitoring, and basic server and network requirements for a stable cluster.

Firmware management on Linux: configuring fwupd with an offline repository, isolated update testing, version control and safe rollback across a fleet.

Secure Boot and TPM on servers: a practical sequence to enable protections, check keys and roll back settings so the hypervisor boots without surprises.

Antivirus and EDR updates in an isolated network: how to set up local mirrors, monitor currency and verify what actually updated.

Budgeting repairs and PPR: how to build a budget by sites and works, set up plan vs. actual, approve overruns and report deviations.

How to choose a sandbox for malware analysis, measure its impact, configure integrations (mail, EDR, SIEM) and reduce false positives.

HPE Apollo for HPC: how to design a densely populated GPU/CPU node and which pilot metrics to collect to confidently defend the procurement budget.

A practical plan to implement AutoCAD layer and plot standards: DWT, CTB/STB, change control and deployment to 100+ PCs.

IT support for regional offices without a local admin: which workstation functions are needed and which processes can be handled remotely without disruption.

A digital patrol and inspection logbook lets you set routes with NFC/QR, track time, capture photos, work offline and turn remarks into work orders.

Auditing ERP reference data reveals who changed prices, units of measure and counterparties, and helps set up a change log for investigations.

Managing contractors on site: what data to keep about companies and people, permits and zones, and how to run a quick checkpoint check.

How to calculate minimal spare parts for a PC fleet: choose PSUs, SSDs and RAM nomenclature for typical models and delivery lead times.

A citizen request tracking system collects submissions from forms, phone and email, assigns them to executors, monitors deadlines and shows a transparent status to the requester.

Leaf-spine in data centers: how to tell when it’s time to move away from a two-tier design, and what to require of switches and optics (10G, 25G, 100G) so the network can grow without rework.

End-to-end tracing ties Correlation ID, unified logs and a document route map together so you can find the root cause of an incident faster.

SQL Server Core or Server+CAL: how to calculate licenses for 50, 200 and 1000 users, account for branches, remote access and growth so you don’t overpay.

PC cooling check at acceptance: a quick set of measurements taking 10–15 minutes per unit, signs of throttling and obvious assembly errors.

How populating memory slots affects DDR4/DDR5 frequency and why channels and ranks can noticeably speed up or slow down databases.

Collaborative incident response: how to divide L1–L3 responsibilities between customer, integrator and manufacturer, and capture them in SLA and runbook.

LIMS-lite helps organize tracking of samples, results and protocols without a large project: what entities you need, how to audit changes and how to store files.

EDM regulations: which statuses, roles and approval deadlines to agree in advance so automation runs smoothly and without disputes.

QR codes on support equipment help engineers open a device card with instructions and repair history in one scan, reducing on-site errors and time to fix.

Backing up Revit and Vault: which files, databases and settings to keep, where to store copies and how to regularly verify restores.

Server inventory via Redfish API: how to collect serial numbers, firmware versions and sensors, normalize data and export to a CMDB.

Calculate workstation downtime cost with a one-page model: downtime duration, hourly employee cost, and queue impact to justify the service.

Row-level security in reports hides data between branches and managers without copying views. We cover approaches, steps, common mistakes and checks.

On-site repair procedure for the office: what first line can fix, what should go straight to service, and which tools and spares to keep to minimize downtime.

IT relocation checklist: how to plan the network, servers and workstations, reduce schedule risks and avoid a “non‑working morning”.

Network cards and HBAs for hypervisors: what to check on Dell and HPE for VMware, Hyper-V and KVM — drivers, firmware, offload, SR-IOV and tests.

Master data governance for equipment: data owner roles, attribute change procedures, directory quality control and key metrics.

Standardizing laptop updates for a fleet of 200+ devices: how to build a process using Dell Command Update, HP Image Assistant and Lenovo System Update.

Preparing data for ERP implementation: how to clean master data and reference lists, remove duplicates and align rules across departments before go-live.

How to set up an HR and regulations chatbot: content owners, review schedules, employee signals and controls for outdated answers.

How to organize shared PCs in a library: profiles, automatic data cleanup, limiting settings without a domain, and clear rules for staff.

Corporate software licensing: how to organize inventory, tracking and procurement to pass an audit calmly and avoid overpaying.

PC standard pilot in 2–4 weeks: how to choose users, collect feedback, measure results and refine the specification without stopping department work.

Placing heavy servers in a rack: how to distribute weight, keep easy service access and route cables so rails don't skew.

On-prem speech recognition for call transcripts: what quality metrics to use, how to manage dictionaries and where to store audio in a closed infrastructure.

Control room monitors: what matters beyond diagonal — panel type, backlight uniformity, 24/7 operation, mounts and reliability.

CRM data migration without the chaos: field mapping for contacts, companies and deals, deduplication and a step-by-step loading plan.

Unified HSE incident tracking in one system: minimal data model, steps from report to investigation, a quality checklist and a sample management report without personal data.

EAM/CMMS development for maintenance: how to model equipment and nodes, track operating hours, PPMs, repair requests and spare parts without data duplication.

How to run an open-source SIEM with Wazuh and Elastic without unnecessary complexity: event sources, basic correlations, reports and responsibilities for security and IT.

BI platforms for organizations: comparing Power BI, Tableau, Qlik and Apache Superset for on-prem deployment, RLS, publishing, administration and TCO.

Turnkey delivery with installation: how to specify in the contract the boundaries of delivery, installation, configuration, migration and support so acceptance goes without disputes.

Digital signage management for control rooms and public areas: schedules, roles, player monitoring, emergency scenarios and practical criteria to choose Scala, Xibo, Screenly.

Repair work order life cycle: statuses, control points, acceptance checklist and escalation of delays for operations teams.

A practical guide to PostgreSQL high availability on 3 nodes: Patroni or Pacemaker, network requirements, quorum, failover scenarios, and how to test RPO/RTO.

CMDB as code: how to collect Ansible facts, normalize data and record changes so the registry stays current and useful.

An OT asset inventory reveals PLCs, HMIs, cameras and sensors without stopping the line: walkthroughs, passive network discovery, owners, criticality and required registry fields.

ShotGrid for content production management: how to configure statuses, roles, and notifications, and link tasks to files on your file server without the chaos.

College CAD computers: how to choose a basic configuration for CAD courses so it’s enough for study without overspending.

Choosing a CPU for an office PC: how to match cores and frequency to browser, office apps, 1C and video calls so you don't overpay and avoid slowdowns.

Software licensing without internet: how to organize activation, updates, and storage of installers in isolated segments so you can pass an audit.

HSM for key management: a practical checklist of questions for Thales, Entrust and Utimaco about performance, HA, PKI integrations and key rollover procedures.

ESB and on-prem iPaaS: how to compare WSO2, MuleSoft, Camel and Kafka Connect, choose an architecture and avoid an unmaintainable tangle.

Energy resource accounting system: how to define metering points, set reading frequency, detect anomalies and reconcile data with bills.

API management for government integrations: compare Kong, Apigee, Azure API Management and Tyk on limits, keys, auditing, versioning, developer portal and failure handling.

Separating dev, test and prod for SMBs: how to build a minimal infrastructure to test safely, avoid blocking releases and avoid overspending.

RDS CAL and VDI licensing: a list of questions for IT and InfoSec to choose per user or per device, account for contractors and avoid extra costs.

A minimal CMDB for a company of 100–500 employees: which entities and relationships to create so incidents and changes can be linked to assets quickly, without bureaucracy.