GSE News & Articles

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.

Server licenses and hardware upgrades: which CPU, core and cluster changes raise costs and how to account for license risks in your project.

IPAM as a single source of truth: how to choose Infoblox, BlueCat or NetBox, which fields to create and how to deploy IPAM without DHCP/DNS downtime.

User migration when replacing a PC without losses: how to move profiles, keys, bookmarks and network drives step by step and reduce support requests.

ECC and RAS in servers: which features really reduce downtime in 24/7 systems and how to quickly check for them in specifications before purchase.

Dell VxRail E/P Series for a virtualization cluster: how to choose nodes for mixed workloads, which metrics to collect in the first 30 days and how to plan growth.

Upgrading SSD and RAM can speed up your PC and postpone buying a new one. We explain when an upgrade is more cost‑effective than replacement and how to choose common kits.

Warehouse inventory via smartphone: how to set up offline collection, quickly find discrepancies and get reports from recounts without delays.

Process monitoring reveals delays, returns and stuck requests so you can react with simple alerts before business is affected.

Protecting personal data in corporate systems of Kazakhstan: how to separate data, configure access, set up logging and securely store backups.

Windows pilot update rings: how to group devices by model, detect driver failures, pause and safely roll back updates.

ECM for engineering documentation: how to set up cards, versions and links to objects and kits so the archive is clear and manageable.

Integrating maintenance and repair with accounting: how to configure cost items, postings and expense allocation so month-end closes transparently and discrepancies are caught.

How to manage Plant 3D specification catalogs in a team: where to store libraries, how to set permissions, version and update catalogs without breaking projects.

OpenTelemetry helps collect metrics, logs and traces into a single observability pipeline. We cover architecture, rollout steps, common mistakes and a checklist.

SLA for an internal chatbot: how to set availability, response times and request limits, and how to handle maintenance windows, exceptions and governance.

Importing enterprise equipment into Kazakhstan: how to allocate time for certification, customs and logistics so the project doesn't fail.

Extreme Networks VSP 7400 for a campus core: compare HA, management, logging and upgrades to choose a core based on practice, not port counts.

A guide to designing an employee self-service HRM: requests and approvals, personnel documents, roles and access, and HR reports without manual spreadsheets.

HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11: how to choose CPU, memory and drives for “many cores, little space”, and what to check about cooling and expansion before purchase.

How to choose a server for an EDMS: calculate memory and disk headroom for user growth, search and indexing.

A practical guide to organizing a spare-parts (ZIP) warehouse, exchange pool and diagnostics workflow to reduce equipment downtime and repair costs.

Prometheus + Grafana instead of commercial APM: which metrics to collect first, how to set alerts without noise and how to agree SLOs with the business.

How to set up analytics access control for management reports: roles and divisions, aggregation, masking, audits and common pitfalls.

Step‑by‑step deployment of 802.1X and NAC: how to lock down "gray" devices, configure exceptions, enable no‑downtime policies and get clear verification.

Step‑by‑step setup for GPO autoenrollment: CA choice, templates, permissions, auto‑renewal and revocation. Common errors, checks and a practical checklist.

Display technologies for laptops and monitors: IPS, VA, TN, OLED, Mini-LED and more. How they affect power consumption and how to choose.

Data inventory for AI: how to map sources, owners, formats and quality so you can pick realistic use cases and avoid drowning in integrations.

Duplicating a workstation with two PCs: peripheral switching scheme, profile and data synchronization, and regular testing so a failure won’t stop work.

Site readiness audit before equipment delivery: a short checklist covering power, network, unloading, access and storage to prevent installation downtime.

Isolated network contours on a single workstation: physical and logical separation schemes, blocking routing and bridging, and a set of tests to verify leaks.

Server for recording and storing video meetings: how to calculate capacity, set access controls and retention so disks don't fill up and the archive stays under control.

RMA analytics by equipment batches: how to collect warranty case data, find problematic batches and decide whether to replace, preventively service or update images.

How to choose a backup system for virtualization, databases and office PCs: taking RTO/RPO into account and proving recovery with tests.

Notification architecture in an enterprise system: channels, templates and languages, sending rules, delivery tracking and history storage for audit.

Hidden license costs: how to account for CALs, connectors, agents, high availability and log retention in an infrastructure project.

How to set up an equipment downtime calendar: roles, prioritization rules, approval steps between production, power engineering and IT, plus a notification template.

A peripheral compatibility check lets you test tokens, scanners and printers in advance so a PC upgrade doesn’t halt a department’s work.

Preparing a dataset for fine-tuning: how to set up annotation, remove duplicates and sensitive data, check for bias and avoid degrading the model.

VESA monitor mounts help bring order to 200+ workstations: unified mounting, cable standards, port and power allowances, and clear acceptance criteria.

A zero-configuration test for servers helps verify BMC, sensors, fans, drive caddies and power before installing the OS.

Practical rules to make CSV and Excel integrations stable: schema, format versioning, validation and a clear error protocol.

Fuel and fuel-card accounting: entities for cards, limits, refuels, mileage and norms, plus anomaly detection and receipt control.

Acceptance testing of IT systems helps hand over a project without disputes: scenarios, protocols, criteria and test templates for networks, servers and applications.

RoCEv2 for GPU clusters: what to set in PFC, ECN and MTU, which metrics to collect and how to check losses, latency and jitter before starting training.

Oracle Database in virtualization: which deployment options reduce licensing risks, and what to clarify about hosts, migrations and support before buying servers.

Reducing workstation noise in the office depends on the case, fans and placement. We cover practical measures and procurement requirements.

Liquid cooling for GPUs increases HPC density but requires calculations for heat, water, service and risks. Selection criteria and room checks.

A practical Autodesk Docs access model for contractors: folders, roles, access durations, action auditing and how to reduce manual admin work.

DDR5 RAM: history from SDRAM to today, main memory types for PCs and servers, and how to choose capacity, speed and module type for your needs.

License registry without a CMDB: a simple set of fields, rules for binding to users or hosts, tracking documents and dates, plus procedures for updates and audits.

How to organize an offline repository for drivers and firmware: storage layout, version control and integrity checks so updates run smoothly.

EoL/EoS equipment replacement plan: how to maintain a support calendar for Cisco, HPE and Dell, assess risks and budget for upgrades in advance.

Servers for memory-intensive ERP: how to calculate RAM, consider NUMA and choose the right balance of cores and memory without overpaying.

A practical guide to upgrading Cisco Catalyst with minimal user impact: preparing ISSU and stacks, running the maintenance window, rolling back if needed, and how to verify the network before and after.

Synthetic infrastructure monitoring lets you run scheduled DNS, VPN, RDP and HTTP checks to separate network failures from service issues and reduce alert noise.

Aruba CX 6400 as a modular aggregation switch: how to calculate port growth and throughput, and how to upgrade software without long downtime.

Dell Unity XT for mixed workloads: when it’s preferable to all-flash, how to calculate growth (capacity, IOPS, network) and how to set up simple replication.

UX telemetry in a corporate system reveals clicks, form errors and operation times without collecting unnecessary PII, turning observations into actionable UI improvements.

Remote support with security requirements: which features are needed for user consent, session recording, data masking and log storage in banks and government agencies.

Practical guide to choosing Juniper EX4400 for offices and branches: models and ports, PoE planning, power redundancy, configuration templates and long‑term support checklists.

A practical guide to the repair and warranty module in ITSM: minimal data model, statuses, example SLAs and reports on timelines and repeat failures.

How to choose line cards and 25/100GbE optics for Cisco Nexus 9300 in a data center and how to run a pilot to validate FEC, CRC and buffers.

Storage network for SAN: compare iSCSI, Fibre Channel and NVMe-oF by latency, budget, local expertise and growth—plus a checklist of questions.

Materials and MRO registry: how to build a directory with codes, equivalents, packaging and criticality, approve changes and eliminate branch duplicates.

When containers don’t replace virtual machines: we explain limits, operational risks and how to combine approaches without complicating support.

Deploy printer drivers without chaos: print server, GPO, universal vs vendor drivers, testing, rollback plan and an approach for branches with limited bandwidth.

Ruckus SmartZone helps keep Wi‑Fi stable in complex buildings: centralized management, staged updates, interference detection and peak load control.

Windows scaling for spreadsheets: how to choose monitor diagonal and resolution and set scaling to reduce input errors and eye fatigue.

Server room noise requirements near offices: how to measure dBA, account for vibrations and airflow, and reduce employee complaints.

PPE inventory without confusion: which catalogs and statuses are needed for issuance, return, expiry control, inventory and disposal.

Remote attestation via TPM in closed networks helps confirm boot integrity and reduces the risk of BIOS and bootloader tampering without heavy deployments.

Automating invoice and act processing with OCR reduces manual entry: we review the pipeline, recognition errors and quality checks before journal entries.

Pilot tests for server compatibility with a hypervisor: what to check in network, disks, RAID/HBA, power and live migration so you can confidently buy a batch.

A practical guide to software licensing for classroom environments: academic rights, installation and usage limits, documents for audits, and common mistakes.

A practical guide to OEM, OLP and CSP for Windows 10/11: how to choose a license for PC procurement, account for downgrade and imaging, and prepare documents for audits.

OLAP for enterprise analytics: when SSAS or Mondrian cubes give fast reports and unified metrics on top of a DWH, and when data marts and SQL are enough.

A concise timeline of Cisco’s history: from startup to global leader in networking equipment, key decisions, acquisitions and mistakes.

Power strips and extension cords in older buildings: how to choose a safe model, calculate the load and prevent socket overheating.

Moving to domestic PCs: how to standardize images, drivers, accessories and support in a mixed fleet so you don't end up with two sets of rules.

A practical method for calculating watts per VM/core for datacenter servers: what to measure, how to run tests, and a comparison table template for vendors.

How to state proof of equipment origin in procurement neutrally: examples of technical-spec wording, list of checks and a non-discriminatory checklist.

SFP/SFP+ transceivers for Cisco: how to tell originals from compatibles, verify compatibility, avoid mistakes and keep stable links and support.

A unified workplace standard helps a ministry define 3–4 user profiles, link them to tasks and simplify procurement and support.

Minimal power resilience for workstations: when a small UPS is enough, when a laptop is simpler, and how to power the router and switch to keep services available.

Auditing your customer database before CRM implementation helps remove duplicates and dead contacts, complete records, and establish rules and owners.

Workstation TCO: a 3–5 year calculation method accounting for downtime, repairs, energy, upgrades and support so you can choose PCs without surprises.

Operator workstation with compliance: practical setup of ports, logging, rollback and secure boot without unnecessary restrictions for staff.

Server for backup repository: how to choose CPU, RAM and disks for deduplication and compression and how to pre-check restore speed.

Rack cable management clears “spaghetti”, enforces bend radii and speeds up installation, maintenance and scaling without mistakes.

DLP licenses by modules and channels: how to map data across mail, web, USB and printing and buy only features you will actually use.

DAST for web applications: how to fairly compare Burp Suite Enterprise, Invicti and Acunetix on a test environment by coverage, authorization and false positives.

NVMe U.2 and U.3 in a server: which questions to ask the supplier about backplane, PCIe lanes, cables and cooling to ensure the order is correct.

Medical equipment management system: how to keep equipment records, handle verification and calibration, plan service and get reminders about inspections.

Labeling components in PCs and servers speeds up diagnostics and ordering replacements. Fields to record, step‑by‑step process, examples and a checklist.

SAT on-site acceptance catches defects immediately at the delivery site. A 10–15 minute procedure, checklist and rules for recording issues so they don’t carry over into operation.

How to read FEC/CRC and Tx/Rx optical power on Cisco to distinguish a faulty transceiver from a bad cable in 25/100GbE links.

Monitors for bilingual RU/KZ documents: how to choose diagonal, resolution and scaling so forms don’t shift and eyes tire less.

DCIM for server rooms: how to compare Sunbird, EcoStruxure IT and Nlyte on sensor integrations, power reports and incident procedures.

Rack power and redundancy: practical A/B schemes, choosing PDUs, load distribution, phase control and quick checks to reduce the risk of outages.

A practical guide to choosing optics, DAC and AOC: which modules you need, how to pick lengths and ensure compatibility with switches and servers without overspending or causing downtime.

Data quality control in a DWH: validation rules, anomaly alerts, data owner roles and a clear remediation process for the team.