GSE News & Articles

Planned disk replacement for wear: which SMART metrics and thresholds to choose, how to configure alerts and tie them to inventory to avoid sudden failures.

How to choose a PKI server: estimate signing load, calculate peak issuance, the role of HSM, redundancy options and readiness checks.

An LLM data-leak test helps find exposed passwords, keys and personal data. A practical plan for internal testing, metrics and technical protections.

Migrating to Linux desktops in a government organization: a step‑by‑step plan for choosing a distribution, building an image, training, support and readiness criteria for departments.

Data migration plan to IBM FlashSystem 7300: how to prepare consolidation, migrate in waves and set up latency monitoring to avoid instability.

A closed‑contour sales AI assistant suggests the next step and generates conversation summaries while keeping client data private inside your infrastructure.

FC SAN zoning: practical rules for Brocade and Cisco MDS to safely make changes and reduce the risk of downtime and errors during maintenance.

We explain how to set up multi-organization in a single system: holding and branches, shared directories, data boundaries, access and reporting without confusion.

Aruba CX 6300 at the access layer: how to choose PoE budget and uplink ports, and which acceptance tests to run for reliable telephony and Wi‑Fi.

Step-by-step scenario for replacing storage without downtime using Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Series: network prep, migration methods, failover tests and latency control.

Kubernetes backup for stateful services: compare Velero, Kasten and Portworx, choose storage and learn how to regularly test restores.

Secure remote workstation: what to configure for encryption, data storage and peripheral control to reduce leaks and mistakes.

Universal approvals in a system: statuses, timeouts, escalations, signing and delegation — add processes without rewriting core logic.

Warranty check by serial number before acceptance: how to quickly verify Dell, HPE and Cisco, what is acceptable, and which discrepancies block commissioning.

Testing Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth quality on office PCs: a simple measurement plan for rooms, sample spec requirements, an acceptance checklist and common mistakes.

Before a pilot of Autodesk Construction Cloud in a closed environment, check integrations, data storage, logging, exports and security requirements step by step.

We examine DBMS licensing for high-availability clusters: how active-passive differs from active-active, which metrics vendors count, and how to estimate the budget.

Risk‑free Palo Alto PA‑3200 pilot: monitoring activation scenario, logs to collect for rule assessment, and readiness criteria for switching inline.

Zabbix monitoring without subscriptions: how to configure templates, triggers and maps to see service and business risks — not just uptime.

When a data bus is needed: signs that integrations have become unmanageable and a minimal architecture a small IT team can handle without extra complexity.

On-prem infrastructure for scoring and anti-fraud: how to choose CPU, RAM, network and storage for low latency and validate them in a pilot.

We analyze licensing for 1С and SQL Server on a server: important rights and limits, how to calculate, and what to check before upgrade or migration.

How to reduce support requests after PC replacement: prepare communications, one-page guides and a 30-minute training to keep the first days calm.

Server for 1C: how to assess 1C, ERP and DB load, choose CPU, memory and storage, and avoid overpaying for cores. Practical examples and a checklist.

Juniper QFX5120 for data centers: how to pick 25/100GbE ports, compatible modules and run link and latency tests before commissioning.

Step-by-step plan to roll out two-factor authentication for employees: choosing methods, support during the first weeks, and backup procedures without downtime.

AI for the legal department: how to configure answers to be source-backed only, provide verbatim citations, forbid guesswork, and use disclaimer templates for internal services.

Employee mobile app: how to choose scenarios for an MVP, decide what to store locally, set up offline mode and protect data if a phone is lost.

Automate 24/7 request intake via portal, chats, and email: how to set up routing in CRM/Service Desk without overloading operators.

How to fix diagnostics and repair timeframes in a warranty contract: clause structure, loaner equipment, notifications, liability and sample wording.

Fleet management system: how to collect maintenance, fuel, trip sheet and fines data so reports are generated automatically without manual entry.

Disk encryption test plan for a database server: how to measure IOPS, latencies and CPU impact for BitLocker and LUKS.

Migration procedure from legacy switches to Cisco Catalyst 9500 distributed campus core: change window, cutover steps, rollback and verification.

A minimal API contract for sales and warehouse: the set of objects and events that speeds up connecting new services without rewrites or data loss.

Delivery routing automation: how to bundle orders, handle delivery time windows, and prepare a contingency plan for traffic, breakdowns and cancellations.

Antivirus licensing for air-gapped environments: plan offline updates, repositories, asset accounting and reporting ahead of time so InfoSec faces no surprises.

Open source virtualization for a government organization: which items to include in the specification and test protocol to validate functionality, resilience and manageability.

How to set weights for price, delivery time, service and documents when evaluating bids for PCs and servers so the committee can compare offers without disputes.

Migrating from VGA and DVI to HDMI and DisplayPort: how to inventory ports, choose adapters and verify compatibility with projectors.

How to organize a PC unpacking and initial setup area: warehouse workflow, safety, kit labeling and completeness control.

Unified counterparty directory: how to choose unique identifiers, set merge rules, and avoid duplicate customers and contracts across systems.

LMS for a closed network: how to plan content, tests, progress, reports and account synchronization without cloud dependencies.

User acceptance testing (UAT) for CRM/ERP helps you accept the system without surprises: how to gather scenarios, assign business owners and record acceptance.

How to set up Revit Worksharing over VPN for branch offices: where to store the central file, how to avoid conflicts, disconnects and model loss.

OpenVAS vulnerability scanning: how to configure schedules, exceptions, prioritization and reports so scan results become real fixes.

HashiCorp Vault Community: where to store keys and passwords without a paid solution, how to separate access, connect applications and CI/CD without extra risk.

WMS development with MDT support: how to design receiving, putaway, picking and inventory with offline mode and fast operations.

TMS development for trips: how to design statuses, plan‑fact, multi‑carrier workflows and control supporting documents without chaos.

How to write environmental requirements in technical specifications for equipment supply: packaging, packaging removal and disposal, and energy efficiency—without ambiguous wording.

Windows licensing in VDI: options for thin clients and remote users, common procurement mistakes and a quick checklist.

Revit central model: ACC or a file server — compare risks, speed, access rights and InfoSec requirements to choose the right option for your team.

We explain warranty case management in the IT department: steps from ticket to closure, diagnostics, replacements, paperwork and repeat-failure analytics.

Civil 3D Data Shortcuts: how to set up project structure, keep links under control and avoid common mistakes when a team works in parallel.

A warranty service client portal helps register serial numbers, view repair status and receive notifications — all without phone calls.

UPS under the desk for a critical workstation: how to calculate power, choose the battery, and set up checks so the protection actually works.

How to choose an equipment support model: onsite, on-call visit or swap. We compare recovery times, costs and key contract points.

KPI for quality of equipment delivery with installation: list of measurable metrics, formulas, data sources and a simple collection scheme based on tickets, acceptance acts and site visits.

SAST in 2025: how to compare SonarQube, Semgrep and Checkmarx by language support, rule and alert quality, and how to set up a quality gate without breaking development.

Port description standards for switches ensure consistent labels for Cisco and Aruba and allow automatic exports to CMDB without manual confusion.

SSO in CRM/ERP: how to choose between AD/LDAP options, where to enable MFA for critical roles, and what to test during a pilot.

Hot and cold aisles in the server room: quick measures without renovation — blanking panels, curtains, rack rearrangement and sensors, plus verification with measurements.

Enterprise document search without AI: how to compare Elasticsearch and OpenSearch, measure relevance, enforce access controls and speed up indexing for 10+ TB.

Single-socket or dual-socket server: we break down licensing, virtualization scale, memory size and 3–5 year TCO so you can choose without overpaying.

Licensing during VM migrations: how software rights change with vMotion/Live Migration, which scenarios are risky and what to record in documentation.

Hardware Root of Trust in servers: how to check HPE Silicon RoT, Dell SCV and IBM Secure Boot during acceptance and after firmware updates.

A step‑by‑step plan for migrating from Cisco Catalyst to Aruba CX: moving VLANs, PoE and QoS, a service checklist and common mistakes.

Thin clients for VDI reduce support effort but can be limited by the network. We review Dell Wyse, alternatives and practical checks.

Replacing a commercial proxy with Squid: migration plan, caching, ACLs, logging and TLS inspection where permitted, plus measures to avoid breaking critical web services.

Tower or rack server: compare TCO, maintenance, noise and heat, room requirements and scaling to choose the right format for your organization.

How to calculate a network backup window: formulas for speed, deduplication and traffic limits, plus an example to make backups run overnight.

We examine Kazakh and Russian keyboard marking options, methods of applying characters, and how to record keyboard layout requirements in specifications, SOWs and acceptance reports.

3-2-1 Backup: step-by-step setup of copies, choosing media, regularly testing restores and avoiding unrecoverable backups.

How to choose a task orchestrator for ETL and scheduled calculations: comparison of Airflow, Prefect and Control‑M by logging, access control, reliability and maintenance.

LIMS development for a laboratory: how to build sample traceability, barcode labeling, measurement protocols, repeat testing and result release without confusion.

Driver and firmware update policy: how to set up a pilot group, schedule update windows and prepare rollback so critical offices aren’t affected.

CRM, ERP and 1C integration: compare file, API and bus exchange methods and a data quality checklist — queues, retries, deduplication and reconciliation.

Classifying Service Desk tickets with LLMs: categories, model confidence, escalation rules and how to measure faster ticket handling.

Kubernetes licensing: how containerization changes node and instance accounting, affects CPU metrics and supported configurations, and what to check before an audit.

Jitsi on‑prem video conferencing: what to check for network and NAT, when TURN is needed, how to keep audio quality, and how to set up recording and meeting rooms in branch offices.

Power requirements for a server rack: which parameters to request from the building, how to check phases, breakers and grounding, and what to do before commissioning.

How to organize a large-scale LibreOffice rollout: templates, fonts, macros, DOCX/XLSX checks and rules for exchanging files with counterparties.

Prepare your site for rack and heavy server delivery: a checklist to check passages, elevators and floor loads before delivery so equipment doesn’t get stuck at the entrance.

Modular monolith or microservices: how to choose an approach and migrate step by step without rewriting the system, with clear checks and risk control.

Office PCs for mass deployment: how servicing works for Dell OptiPlex, HP EliteDesk and Lenovo ThinkCentre — and which parts fail most often.

How to choose on‑prem object storage: testing Dell ECS and IBM Cloud Object Storage for S3 API compatibility, versioning and WORM before a pilot.

A step-by-step plan to standardize workplace deployment: build a golden image, separate drivers and software, and set up automated installation.

A practical look at Exchange Server on‑prem vs subscription email: licenses and CALs, redundancy, infrastructure and a 3‑year TCO calculation for your company.

A software compatibility matrix reveals hidden dependencies: functions, alternatives, compromises and workarounds you must know before replacing a system.

How to correctly describe Microsoft licenses in the Terms of Reference: phrasing for upgrade, downgrade and transfer rights, and which documents to request from the supplier.

We show how to calculate SIEM license costs by EPS and GB per day, estimate storage and add growth buffer so you don’t hit limits in six months.

Electronic signatures and secure tokens: what to prepare at workstations, how to manage certificates, and how to organize backup and support in the first months.

An open source migration map: how to break a software replacement into layers, record success criteria, timelines and owners, and spot risk areas in advance.

DEX (Digital Employee Experience) helps you see where IT hinders work: which metrics to collect, how to link them to incidents and how to set priorities.

Personal video communication at the workplace: a practical checklist for a government agency covering cameras, audio, lighting and reliable support without call failures.

Office power quality: what to measure, when you need stabilizers and filters, and how to tell network issues from PSU faults.

Dell PowerStore for virtualization: how to choose a model (500T–3200T) by IOPS and capacity, which spec options really help and which often don't pay off.

RDS load calculation helps choose CPU, RAM and disks, assess user profiles and run tests to avoid login queues as load grows.

Terraform vs Pulumi: how to choose IaC to meet security requirements, separate dev/test/prod, and set up access control and infrastructure change audit.

A practical model: how to set up an internal correspondence system with registration, resolutions, assignments, deadline control and department-based access.

Container and image security: how to set up scanning, policies, and runtime protection in Aqua, Prisma Cloud, and Sysdig without blocking releases and with clear exceptions.

Standardizing ports and adapters for procurement: how to choose USB‑C, HDMI and DP, calculate adapters and docking stations so employees can connect on day one.

Zero-downtime database migration plan: choosing replication, preparation, performance tests, safe switchover and a clear rollback plan.