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Oracle Audit Readiness: Which Artifacts to Keep in Advance
Feb 03, 2025·7 min
Oracle Audit Readiness: Which Artifacts to Keep in Advance
Oracle audit readiness starts with artifacts: inventory, topology, licensing documents, change control and retention periods.
Oracle audit readinessOracle inventoryOracle licensing documents
Speeding Up Calculations in Robot Structural Analysis: Practical Techniques
Feb 03, 2025·8 min
Speeding Up Calculations in Robot Structural Analysis: Practical Techniques
Speeding up calculations in Robot Structural Analysis: batch runs, load profiles, what to run on a server, and how to record results without confusion.
speeding up calculations in Robot Structural Analysisbatch calculation runsload profiles
Managing Firefox and Chromium via GPO: certificates, proxy, security
Feb 03, 2025·8 min
Managing Firefox and Chromium via GPO: certificates, proxy, security
Managing Firefox and Chromium via GPO lets you centrally set certificates, proxy, extensions and security settings across your organization.
managing Firefox and Chromium via GPOFirefox policies.json policiesChromium ADMX templates
Autodesk in classrooms: deployment and fast rollback
Feb 03, 2025·8 min
Autodesk in classrooms: deployment and fast rollback
Autodesk in classrooms: how to deploy software in a lab, configure profiles and updates, and enable fast rollback so PCs are ready for every lesson.
Autodesk in classroomsAutodesk deployment in labAutodesk updates in classroom
On-prem voice assistant for contact centers: requirements
Feb 03, 2025·8 min
On-prem voice assistant for contact centers: requirements
On-prem voice assistant for contact centers: how to choose ASR/TTS, meet latency targets, store recordings and connect CRM without overloading infrastructure.
on-prem voice assistant for contact centerASR requirementsTTS for call center
KPIs for the supplier and integrator when deploying workstations
Feb 02, 2025·7 min
KPIs for the supplier and integrator when deploying workstations
KPIs for supplier and integrator: delivery and commissioning timelines, defect rate, time to resolve issues, documentation quality and reporting rules.
KPI for supplier and integratordeployment metrics for workstationsdelivery timeline control
Enterprise Git Platforms: Security and SSO Checklist
Feb 02, 2025·8 min
Enterprise Git Platforms: Security and SSO Checklist
Enterprise Git platforms: compare GitHub Enterprise, GitLab and Bitbucket on security, repository mirrors, SSO and artifact storage.
enterprise Git platformsGitHub Enterprise securityGitLab SSO integration
BIOS/UEFI Password Policy in an Organization: Rules and Control
Feb 01, 2025·6 min
BIOS/UEFI Password Policy in an Organization: Rules and Control
BIOS/UEFI password policy: rules for storage, rotation, emergency access and control to keep devices manageable without creating a vulnerability.
BIOS/UEFI password policyBIOS password in an organizationemergency BIOS access
HPE SimpliVity 380 for Regional Sites: Choosing Nodes
Feb 01, 2025·7 min
HPE SimpliVity 380 for Regional Sites: Choosing Nodes
We explain how to choose HPE SimpliVity 380 for regional sites: sizing CPU/RAM/disks, pilot testing, VM migration and fault-tolerance checks.
HPE SimpliVity 380 for regional sitesHCI for branchesnode selection CPU RAM disks
EDR/XDR licensing: per endpoint or per server — and servers
Feb 01, 2025·8 min
EDR/XDR licensing: per endpoint or per server — and servers
EDR/XDR licensing: how to choose per endpoint or per server, and when separate licenses are needed for mail and file servers.
EDR/XDR licensingper endpoint licenseper server license
Inventor Drawing Templates: Update ГОСТ/СТО Without Breaking Projects
Feb 01, 2025·8 min
Inventor Drawing Templates: Update ГОСТ/СТО Without Breaking Projects
Inventor drawing templates: how to centrally update ГОСТ/СТО without breaking old projects and how to set a clear process for the design department.
Inventor drawing templatesGOST/СТО borders and title blockupdating STO standards
Technical requirements for monitors for public institutions
Jan 31, 2025·8 min
Technical requirements for monitors for public institutions
Technical requirements for monitors in public institutions: which parameters genuinely affect comfort, lifespan and compatibility, and how to write a neutral, verifiable procurement specification.
monitor technical requirements for public institutionsmonitor ergonomicseye comfort parameters
Data lineage: tracing a metric from the original document to the dashboard
Jan 31, 2025·6 min
Data lineage: tracing a metric from the original document to the dashboard
Data lineage shows the path of a metric from the original document to the dashboard: we explain lineage layers and the features to look for in data platforms.
data lineagemetric tracingdata catalog and metadata
Launch a Service Catalog and Knowledge Base in 60 Days: an ITSM Plan
Jan 31, 2025·7 min
Launch a Service Catalog and Knowledge Base in 60 Days: an ITSM Plan
Launch a service catalog and knowledge base in 60 days: a simple week-by-week plan, article structure, request and incident processes, and metrics that show real value.
launch service catalog and knowledge base in 60 daysimplement ITSM request and incident processesservice catalog structure
Data rights in LLM projects: what to agree before you start
Jan 31, 2025·8 min
Data rights in LLM projects: what to agree before you start
Data rights in LLM projects: what to agree in advance about document sources, permissions, log retention and responsibility.
data rights in LLM projectscontent licensesAI log retention
Setting Purchase Limits by Department: Preventing Purchases Outside the Budget
Jan 31, 2025·8 min
Setting Purchase Limits by Department: Preventing Purchases Outside the Budget
Configuring purchase limits by department: how to build the request–limit–approval–order flow, fix rules and stop purchases that bypass the budget.
setting purchase limits by departmentrequest-approval-order processbudgetary purchase control
Secure printing (pull printing): PIN, cards and audit for government institutions
Jan 30, 2025·8 min
Secure printing (pull printing): PIN, cards and audit for government institutions
Secure printing (pull printing) ensures documents are released only to their owner: PIN or card, queue rights, auditing and paper savings for government institutions.
secure printing (pull printing)PIN printingaccess card printing
Monitor replacement plan: reduce eye strain and complaints
Jan 30, 2025·6 min
Monitor replacement plan: reduce eye strain and complaints
A monitor replacement plan to reduce eye fatigue and complaints: prioritize by department, wear and medical needs, with simple implementation steps.
monitor replacement planeye strain at workworkplace ergonomics
Corporate Certificate Authority on Open Source: PKI Without a Vendor
Jan 30, 2025·6 min
Corporate Certificate Authority on Open Source: PKI Without a Vendor
Corporate Certificate Authority on open source: how to design a CA, set up issuance and revocation, protect keys and integrate web services and Wi‑Fi.
corporate certificate authority open sourcevendor-free PKIcertificate issuance and revocation policy
Comparing Rancher, OpenShift and Tanzu for enterprise Kubernetes
Jan 29, 2025·7 min
Comparing Rancher, OpenShift and Tanzu for enterprise Kubernetes
A comparison of Rancher, OpenShift and Tanzu covering updates, security, certifications, support and team skills to help choose an enterprise Kubernetes platform.
Rancher OpenShift Tanzu comparisonenterprise Kubernetes platformKubernetes update management
QoS for voice and video: configuration and verification in the network
Jan 29, 2025·6 min
QoS for voice and video: configuration and verification in the network
QoS for voice and video: practical settings for marking, queues and shaping, plus a measurement method to compare quality before and after deployment.
QoS for voice and videoDSCP and 802.1p markingqueues and traffic prioritization
WORM storage for long-term data retention: examples
Jan 27, 2025·8 min
WORM storage for long-term data retention: examples
WORM storage ensures data cannot be altered: examples of what to protect, how to set it up in a project, and how to reflect it in policies and processes.
WORM storageimmutable storagedata archiving
Java Licensing in the Enterprise: Inventory and Procurement
Jan 27, 2025·8 min
Java Licensing in the Enterprise: Inventory and Procurement
Java licensing in an enterprise: how to collect actual usage across servers and PCs, avoid mistakes and choose a safe procurement model.
java licensing in enterprisetracking Java on serversinventorying Java on workstations
Moving from SCCM to Intune: a 6‑week pilot plan
Jan 27, 2025·8 min
Moving from SCCM to Intune: a 6‑week pilot plan
Migration from SCCM to Intune: a 6‑week pilot plan focused on apps, images, inventory, team roles and measurable success criteria.
migrating from SCCM to Intunemodern device management6-week pilot plan
Corporate Portal as a Single Entry Point: Structure and Access
Jan 27, 2025·8 min
Corporate Portal as a Single Entry Point: Structure and Access
Corporate portal as a single entry point: how to design sections, search, notifications and role-based access so employees can work easily.
corporate portal as a single entry pointportal section structuresearch across services and knowledge
Resource sizing for VDI/RDS: CPU, RAM and IOPS per user
Jan 26, 2025·8 min
Resource sizing for VDI/RDS: CPU, RAM and IOPS per user
Resource sizing for VDI/RDS: simple rules for CPU, RAM, IOPS and network for office and heavy profiles, with examples and quick checks.
VDI/RDS resource calculationVDI capacity planningRDS user profiles
Bilingual interface (Kazakh & Russian): avoid duplicates
Jan 26, 2025·8 min
Bilingual interface (Kazakh & Russian): avoid duplicates
How to design a bilingual Kazakh–Russian interface in a corporate system: directories, search and printing without duplicated logic.
bilingual Kazakh and Russian interfacelocalization of corporate systemsdirectories with translations
Managing Accounts Receivable in the System: Maintaining Control
Jan 24, 2025·8 min
Managing Accounts Receivable in the System: Maintaining Control
How to set statuses, reminders, shipment limits and reports in your system to keep daily financial control over accounts receivable.
accounts receivable management in the systempayment remindersdebt statuses
Managing Windows Updates: Pilot Groups and Rollback
Jan 24, 2025·8 min
Managing Windows Updates: Pilot Groups and Rollback
Managing Windows updates: how to set up pilot groups, update windows, test drivers and rollbacks to reduce user downtime.
Windows update managementupdate pilot groupsupdate windows
Server Room Fire Safety: Penetrations, Materials, Documentation
Jan 23, 2025·8 min
Server Room Fire Safety: Penetrations, Materials, Documentation
Server room fire safety during modernization: how to choose cable penetrations and fire-resistant materials, prepare as-built documentation, and pass inspections without comments.
server room fire safetyfire-resistant cable penetrationsfire-resistant materials for cables
Migrating from VMware to Proxmox VE: a step‑by‑step work plan
Jan 23, 2025·8 min
Migrating from VMware to Proxmox VE: a step‑by‑step work plan
Migrate from VMware to Proxmox VE without surprises: inventory, V2V, network and storage, backups, cutover window and rollback plan.
vmware to proxmox migrationv2v virtual machine conversionproxmox network configuration
Access Provisioning Automation (IGA) for 1,000+ Employees
Jan 22, 2025·7 min
Access Provisioning Automation (IGA) for 1,000+ Employees
Practical guide: automating access provisioning (IGA) with SailPoint, Saviynt and One Identity — approvals and access reviews for 1,000+ employees.
IGA access provisioningSailPointSaviynt
Keycloak for internal systems: SSO with OIDC and SAML without commercial licenses
Jan 21, 2025·6 min
Keycloak for internal systems: SSO with OIDC and SAML without commercial licenses
Keycloak for internal systems enables SSO with OIDC and SAML without paid licenses: MFA, roles and logs for security and investigations.
Keycloak for internal systemsSSO with OIDCSSO with SAML
UEM for PCs and Mobile: Evaluating Intune and Alternatives
Jan 18, 2025·8 min
UEM for PCs and Mobile: Evaluating Intune and Alternatives
UEM for PCs and mobile: a comparison of Intune, Workspace ONE and ManageEngine across policies, inventory, software delivery, offline behavior and audit reporting.
UEM for PCs and mobileMicrosoft Intune comparisonVMware Workspace ONE
Windows Server CAL: when they’re needed and how to track them without mistakes
Jan 16, 2025·8 min
Windows Server CAL: when they’re needed and how to track them without mistakes
Windows Server CALs: when they are required for AD, file services, RDS and applications, common mistakes and a simple tracking register for audits and purchases.
Windows Server CALWindows Server licensingRDS CAL
Storage for RAG: storage tiers for datasets and logs
Jan 16, 2025·8 min
Storage for RAG: storage tiers for datasets and logs
RAG storage: how to split the index to NVMe, keep sources in a separate tier and set up log retention without overspending.
RAG storageNVMe for vector indexdata storage tiers
When a move to 10/25/100GbE is justified in the server room
Jan 15, 2025·8 min
When a move to 10/25/100GbE is justified in the server room
When moving to 10/25/100GbE makes sense: signs of bottlenecks, how to calculate traffic for virtualization and backups, and how to choose optics and switches.
moving to 10/25/100GbEnetwork capacity calculationnetwork for virtualization
Branch Access Segmentation: Roles and Data Contours
Jan 15, 2025·8 min
Branch Access Segmentation: Roles and Data Contours
Branch-level access segregation helps separate data by legal entities and departments: role schemes, data contours, checks and common mistakes.
branch access segregationdata contoursrole-based access (RBAC)
TCO of Migrating to Open Source: A Practical Calculation Template
Jan 15, 2025·7 min
TCO of Migrating to Open Source: A Practical Calculation Template
A template to calculate the TCO of migrating to open source: servers, storage, support, training, downtime, risks and comparison with license renewals.
TCO of migrating to open sourcetotal cost of ownership calculation templateopen source vs commercial license comparison
Managing a Linux PC Fleet: Inventory and Updates
Jan 14, 2025·8 min
Managing a Linux PC Fleet: Inventory and Updates
Managing a Linux workstation fleet: which features you need instead of SCCM, which reports matter to leadership, and how to set up update rings without outages.
linux desktop managementlinux computer inventorylinux updates in organization
VDI vs Physical PCs: Calculating Economics and Risks
Jan 14, 2025·6 min
VDI vs Physical PCs: Calculating Economics and Risks
VDI vs physical PCs: a clear TCO and risk calculation covering workloads, network, licenses and user profiles, with examples of where VDI is not suitable.
VDI vs physical PCsVDI TCO calculationVDI network requirements
Licensing Linux in the Enterprise: Subscriptions vs Free Installations
Jan 13, 2025·8 min
Licensing Linux in the Enterprise: Subscriptions vs Free Installations
A clear look at Linux licensing in the enterprise: how support subscriptions differ from free installs and which items should be in a maintenance agreement.
enterprise Linux licensingLinux support subscriptionIT maintenance agreement
Barcoding in accounting: codes, printers and processes
Jan 13, 2025·6 min
Barcoding in accounting: codes, printers and processes
Barcoding in accounting helps you move away from “homemade” labels: how to choose codes and printers, set up processes and ensure traceability of write-offs.
barcoding in accountinglabels and warehouse markinglabel printer selection
Network change automation: Ansible, Nornir and vendor controllers
Jan 13, 2025·8 min
Network change automation: Ansible, Nornir and vendor controllers
Automating network changes reduces manual edits, provides audit trails and lowers errors. A practical comparison of Ansible, Nornir and vendor controllers.
network change automationAnsible for networksNornir automation
Requirements for automating a business process: roles, data, integrations
Jan 13, 2025·6 min
Requirements for automating a business process: roles, data, integrations
A requirements document for automating a business process helps make scope verifiable: how to describe roles, data, exceptions and integrations in a simple, testable way.
requirements for business process automationdescribing roles and access rightsdata model for requirements
Deploying Workstations in Secure Buildings
Jan 12, 2025·7 min
Deploying Workstations in Secure Buildings
How to plan workstation deployment in secure buildings: equipment lists, routes, storage, escorting and handover.
deploying workstations in secure buildingswork plan for installing PCs and peripheralsequipment logistics inside facility
Exam Computer Lab: Speed, Reset and Control
Jan 11, 2025·8 min
Exam Computer Lab: Speed, Reset and Control
Exam computer lab: how to equalize performance, quickly reset PCs between sessions, and block unauthorized programs without unnecessary complexity.
exam computer labequal PC performancequick PC state reset
Organizing Video Wall Operator Workstations: Plan and Practice
Jan 11, 2025·7 min
Organizing Video Wall Operator Workstations: Plan and Practice
How to organize operator workstations for a video wall: separate zones, choose connection interfaces, and plan redundancy and maintenance without stopping shifts.
video wall operator workstation organizationoperator room layoutvideo wall connections
Workstation deployment plan for 500–2000: roles and timelines
Jan 11, 2025·8 min
Workstation deployment plan for 500–2000: roles and timelines
Deployment plan for 500–2000 workstations: roles, timelines and checkpoints to manage delivery, installation and acceptance as a project.
workstation deployment planworkstation rollout projectacceptance checkpoints
LKSKS Project Approval: Checking Drawings and Specifications
Jan 11, 2025·8 min
LKSKS Project Approval: Checking Drawings and Specifications
Client checklist: how to approve an LKSKS project by reviewing drawings and specifications — routes, trays, penetrations, spare capacity, labeling and tests.
LKSKS project approvalclient review of SCS projectLKSKS checklist
Field service automation pilot in 6 weeks: the plan
Jan 09, 2025·8 min
Field service automation pilot in 6 weeks: the plan
Field service automation pilot in 6 weeks: a week‑by‑week work plan, how to choose 1–2 starter processes, KPIs, success criteria and typical risks.
field service automation pilotautomation of on‑site servicechoosing processes for a pilot
Office cabling infrastructure: copper or fiber and cable categories
Jan 09, 2025·7 min
Office cabling infrastructure: copper or fiber and cable categories
Office cabling infrastructure: how to choose copper or fiber, cable categories and growth reserve considering speed, run lengths and interference.
office cable infrastructuretwisted pair categoriesfiber cable for office
Scaling an LLM Service: When One Server Is Enough
Jan 09, 2025·8 min
Scaling an LLM Service: When One Server Is Enough
Scaling an LLM service: how to know when one node is enough, when you need a GPU pool, and how to choose orchestration and load balancing based on real metrics.
scaling LLM serviceGPU clusterKubernetes orchestration
Catalogue of Standard PC Configurations for Public Procurement: How to Prepare
Jan 07, 2025·7 min
Catalogue of Standard PC Configurations for Public Procurement: How to Prepare
Catalogue of standard PC configurations for public procurement: how to attach it to the TOR, manage versions and annually update only component generations without rewriting the document.
catalog of standard PC configurations for public procurementannex to TOR for computer supplystandard PC configurations table
RAG System Acceptance Testing: Scenarios and Protocol
Jan 06, 2025·8 min
RAG System Acceptance Testing: Scenarios and Protocol
RAG system acceptance testing: how to create test scenarios for accuracy, completeness, citation, access control and load — plus a template for the acceptance protocol.
RAG system acceptance testingRAG testingsource citation verification
Controlling Local Administrators on Workstations: LAPS, Policies, Audit
Jan 06, 2025·8 min
Controlling Local Administrators on Workstations: LAPS, Policies, Audit
Controlling local administrators on workstations: how to replace a shared password with LAPS, grant temporary access and keep clear audit trails without extra overhead.
local administrator control on workstationsMicrosoft LAPStemporary administrator access
Chunking and Embeddings for RAG: Fewer Hallucinations in Regulations
Jan 05, 2025·8 min
Chunking and Embeddings for RAG: Fewer Hallucinations in Regulations
Chunking and embeddings for RAG: how to split regulations, tune parameters and test to reduce hallucinations and improve answer accuracy.
chunking and embeddings for RAGdocument chunkingembedding search
Zero-touch PC provisioning: Automating workstation setup
Jan 03, 2025·8 min
Zero-touch PC provisioning: Automating workstation setup
Zero-touch PC provisioning enables preparing dozens of workstations in hours: templates, policies, compliance checks, and an implementation example.
Zero-touch PC provisioningautomated workstation setupOS image templates
Contract Management System: Approval Routes and Deadline Control
Jan 02, 2025·8 min
Contract Management System: Approval Routes and Deadline Control
A contract management system lets you set approval routes, control limits, send deadline notifications and keep an obligations registry — all without confusion.
contract management systemcontract approval routeslimit control
On-prem, Cloud or Hybrid: a decision matrix for applications
Jan 02, 2025·7 min
On-prem, Cloud or Hybrid: a decision matrix for applications
On-prem, cloud or hybrid: a practical decision matrix for business applications focusing on data, integrations, latency, risks and total cost of ownership.
on-prem, cloud or hybridinfrastructure choice matrix for applicationslatency and performance requirements
Anti-fraud in Online Orders: Rules and Quality Checks
Jan 02, 2025·8 min
Anti-fraud in Online Orders: Rules and Quality Checks
Anti-fraud for online orders: a practical set of rules, risk signals, how to set up checks and evaluate quality on real data for small retail.
anti-fraud in online ordersanti-fraud rules for online storesigns of fraud in orders
Year-end Equipment Purchases: a Timeline Plan
Jan 01, 2025·8 min
Year-end Equipment Purchases: a Timeline Plan
Year-end equipment purchases: how to plan production, delivery, installation and acceptance in advance so you meet budget deadlines.
year-end equipment purchasescomputer production timelinesequipment delivery and installation
Workstation for CAD/CAE: how to choose for GIS and 3D without mistakes
Jan 01, 2025·8 min
Workstation for CAD/CAE: how to choose for GIS and 3D without mistakes
Workstation for CAD/CAE: what matters in CPU/GPU, RAM, storage and cooling so you don't overpay and avoid common mistakes.
workstation for CAD/CAEprocessor for CADGPU selection for 3D
Equivalence in IT equipment procurement: how to describe requirements
Dec 30, 2024·6 min
Equivalence in IT equipment procurement: how to describe requirements
We explain what “equivalent” means in IT equipment procurement and how to write a specification: what must not be worsened, where variants are allowed, and how to check acceptance.
equivalent in IT equipment procurementtechnical specification for IT equipmentPC and server parameters
How to Document CRM Requirements Before Development: Interviews and Artifacts
Dec 30, 2024·8 min
How to Document CRM Requirements Before Development: Interviews and Artifacts
How to document CRM requirements before development: an interview structure with the business, a list of artifacts and common failure causes from vague expectations.
document CRM requirementsbusiness interviews for CRMCRM requirements artifacts
Versioning Prompts and Models: Changes as Code Without Surprises
Dec 29, 2024·8 min
Versioning Prompts and Models: Changes as Code Without Surprises
Versioning prompts and models captures changes as code: repository, reviews, tests, rollback and response quality control without silent breakages.
prompt and model versioningchanges as codeprompt testing
IT Asset Inventory: Order in Hardware and Licenses
Dec 28, 2024·7 min
IT Asset Inventory: Order in Hardware and Licenses
An IT asset inventory shows what you have — devices, components and licenses — who uses them and where the risk of overspending is.
IT asset inventoryequipment and license trackingIT equipment labeling
Vandal-resistant PCs and monitors for the front office: specifications and tests
Dec 27, 2024·8 min
Vandal-resistant PCs and monitors for the front office: specifications and tests
Vandal-resistant PCs and monitors for front offices: which specs, mounts and tests to include when equipment is in an open area.
vandal-resistant pcs and monitors for front officeprotecting office equipment from vandalismimpact-resistant monitor
Securing Harbor: Scanning, Image Signing, and RBAC
Dec 27, 2024·6 min
Securing Harbor: Scanning, Image Signing, and RBAC
Securing Harbor: vulnerability scanning, image signing, RBAC, backups and retention policies — practical guidance without unnecessary complexity.
Harbor security setupHarbor container registrycontainer image scanning
Office IP Telephony: Numbering, Resilience, and Call Recording
Dec 26, 2024·8 min
Office IP Telephony: Numbering, Resilience, and Call Recording
Office IP telephony: how to plan numbering, set up routing and backups, organize call recording, storage and CRM integration.
office IP telephonynumbering plantelephony redundancy
The economic impact of an LLM assistant: how to calculate
Dec 26, 2024·8 min
The economic impact of an LLM assistant: how to calculate
Economic impact of an LLM assistant: formulas and calculation steps for time, quality, request volume and errors, including costs for GPU, support and updates.
economic impact of LLM assistantLLM assistant ROIAI performance metrics
Managing change during a system rollout: a training plan
Dec 25, 2024·8 min
Managing change during a system rollout: a training plan
Change management for system rollouts: how to create a training plan, select superusers and measure process adoption by department.
change management for system rolloutuser training plansuperuser program
Save on Licenses Without Losing Features: 5 Scenarios
Dec 25, 2024·7 min
Save on Licenses Without Losing Features: 5 Scenarios
Save on licenses without losing functionality: practical steps to consolidate servers, review user roles, optimize licensing metrics and disable unused options.
save on licenses without losing featuresserver consolidationreview user roles
Choosing a Virtualization Platform: A Checklist for Your Organization
Dec 25, 2024·6 min
Choosing a Virtualization Platform: A Checklist for Your Organization
Choosing a virtualization platform: a practical checklist on resources, licensing, high availability and backing up virtual machines.
virtualization platform selectionvirtualization checklisthypervisor licenses
IT Trends 2024: What Changed in Hardware and Infrastructure
Dec 25, 2024·8 min
IT Trends 2024: What Changed in Hardware and Infrastructure
IT trends 2024: what changed in IT, desktop and server hardware, which ideas became mainstream and how to factor them into plans for 2025.
IT trends 2024computer hardware updates 2024server trends 2024
Replacing a File Server with Samba: Permissions, Migration, Performance
Dec 24, 2024·6 min
Replacing a File Server with Samba: Permissions, Migration, Performance
Step-by-step plan: replace a file server with Samba using DFS-like paths, migrate shares, verify permissions and measure performance on large datasets.
replace file server with Sambashared folders migrationSMB access permissions
OCR Comparison: ABBYY, Tesseract and Google Document AI
Dec 24, 2024·8 min
OCR Comparison: ABBYY, Tesseract and Google Document AI
OCR comparison: ABBYY, Tesseract and Google Document AI — how to measure accuracy on your templates, set up quality control and calculate the cost per 1,000 documents.
OCR comparison ABBYY Tesseract Google Document AIOCR accuracy assessmentrecognition quality control
Compare Server Proposals: a One‑Page Method
Dec 23, 2024·6 min
Compare Server Proposals: a One‑Page Method
Step‑by‑step method to compare server proposals by performance, scalability, service and delivery times so you choose without mistakes.
compare server proposalschoosing servers for an organizationserver SLA and support
PCs for STEM Labs: Configurations for Colleges Without Unnecessary Extras
Dec 23, 2024·8 min
PCs for STEM Labs: Configurations for Colleges Without Unnecessary Extras
PCs for STEM labs: how to choose configurations for coding, simple modeling and basic graphics without overpaying for rare features.
PCs for STEM labscollege computersPC configuration for programming
PC form factor for the office: SFF, mini tower or all-in-one?
Dec 22, 2024·7 min
PC form factor for the office: SFF, mini tower or all-in-one?
How to choose a PC form factor for the office — SFF, mini tower or all-in-one — considering space, maintenance, upgrades and security requirements.
pc form factor for officeSFF or mini towerall-in-one for office
DR for on-prem LLMs: backups, replication and GPU reserves
Dec 21, 2024·8 min
DR for on-prem LLMs: backups, replication and GPU reserves
DR for on-prem LLMs: what to back up (data, index, configs), how to set up storage replication, keep spare GPUs and recover step by step.
DR for on-prem LLMindex backupstorage replication
Video Surveillance Server (VMS): sizing storage and load
Dec 21, 2024·8 min
Video Surveillance Server (VMS): sizing storage and load
VMS server: how to calculate camera bitrate, archive size, disk and network requirements, and common mistakes that show up as camera numbers grow.
VMS servervideo surveillance storage calculationcamera bitrate H.264 H.265
Production and Maintenance KPIs: Tracking Downtime without Paper Logs
Dec 21, 2024·8 min
Production and Maintenance KPIs: Tracking Downtime without Paper Logs
Production and maintenance KPIs: how to collect downtime and output data automatically, remove paper logs and double entry, and improve report accuracy.
production and maintenance KPIsequipment downtime trackingproduct output data collection
Transferring Licenses When Replacing PCs and Servers: What to Check
Dec 21, 2024·8 min
Transferring Licenses When Replacing PCs and Servers: What to Check
How to transfer licenses when replacing PCs and servers: what contract clauses matter, which documents prove entitlement, and what to check before migration.
license transfer when replacing pcs and serverslicense reassignment rightslicense agreement transfer check
Predictive Maintenance: Pilot, Sensors, and Value
Dec 21, 2024·8 min
Predictive Maintenance: Pilot, Sensors, and Value
Predictive maintenance: which sensors and data to collect for your first pilot, how to set up monitoring and calculate the economic impact.
predictive maintenancevibration sensors for monitoringcollecting PLC and SCADA data
Configuration Management: When to Move to Ansible or Puppet
Dec 20, 2024·7 min
Configuration Management: When to Move to Ansible or Puppet
Configuration management: when it’s time to replace scattered scripts with desired-state management, drift control and change audit using Ansible, Puppet and SaltStack.
configuration managementAnsible Automation PlatformPuppet vs SaltStack
Meeting Room Integration: Service, Scheduling and Responsibility
Dec 18, 2024·8 min
Meeting Room Integration: Service, Scheduling and Responsibility
Meeting room integration brings order: a single schedule, equipment standards, support and clear SLAs for the team.
meeting room integrationmeeting room booking systemmeeting room equipment
Corporate printing without chaos: architecture, permissions, quotas
Dec 18, 2024·8 min
Corporate printing without chaos: architecture, permissions, quotas
Corporate printing without chaos: how to set up queues, drivers, permissions, and quotas to reduce support requests and simplify device replacement.
corporate printing without chaoscompany print architectureprint server and queues
Managing Routes for Sales Representatives: Visit Planning and Control
Dec 18, 2024·8 min
Managing Routes for Sales Representatives: Visit Planning and Control
Managing sales reps' routes: how to create visit plans, get geolocation reminders and control execution without chaos.
field sales route managementsales rep visit planningfield task completion control
Integration Contracts and Contract Tests—No Surprises
Dec 17, 2024·8 min
Integration Contracts and Contract Tests—No Surprises
Integration contracts and contract tests lock the API format, let you change integrations safely and catch errors before release. Steps, example and checklist.
integration contracts and contract testscontract testingAPI contract
IT Infrastructure for Medical Facilities: Key Pillars
Dec 16, 2024·8 min
IT Infrastructure for Medical Facilities: Key Pillars
IT infrastructure for medical facilities: how to plan network segmentation, availability, data protection and resilient workstations under high load.
IT infrastructure for medical facilitiesnetwork segmentation in clinicshigh availability IT in hospitals
Technological Sovereignty in IT: Standards Instead of Dependency
Dec 16, 2024·6 min
Technological Sovereignty in IT: Standards Instead of Dependency
Technological sovereignty in IT: how to reduce dependence on a single vendor through interface and process standards while keeping quality and support.
technological sovereignty in ITvendor lock-ininterface standardization
GPU Workstations or a GPU Server for a University: Comparison
Dec 16, 2024·6 min
GPU Workstations or a GPU Server for a University: Comparison
Comparing GPU workstations vs a shared GPU server for a university: student access, queues, room requirements and support.
GPU workstations vs GPU server for universityGPU workstation for teachingchoosing a GPU server for a lab
Equipping schools for remote learning: the basic kit
Dec 15, 2024·8 min
Equipping schools for remote learning: the basic kit
Equipping schools for remote learning: which PCs, cameras, headsets and network settings are needed so lessons run without interruptions.
equipping schools for remote learningminimum equipment kit for schoolsinternet and Wi‑Fi requirements in schools
Call recording spec: requirements for Verint, NICE and on-prem
Dec 14, 2024·6 min
Call recording spec: requirements for Verint, NICE and on-prem
What to include in a call recording specification: storage, access, masking, exports for investigations, and nuances for Verint, NICE and on-prem solutions.
call recording specificationspeech analytics requirementsVerint call recording
IT Hardware Supply Chain Transparency: Verification
Dec 14, 2024·8 min
IT Hardware Supply Chain Transparency: Verification
IT hardware supply chain transparency: practical steps to reduce substitution risk during acceptance, verify serial numbers, seals and warranty.
IT hardware supply chain transparencyserial number verificationseals and packaging
Comparing Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS and ActiveMQ for Enterprise Systems
Dec 13, 2024·8 min
Comparing Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS and ActiveMQ for Enterprise Systems
Comparison of Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS and ActiveMQ for enterprise systems: delivery guarantees, transactional behavior, monitoring and real maintenance costs.
Kafka RabbitMQ NATS ActiveMQ comparisonmessage delivery guaranteestransactions in message brokers
Logs and Audit for Incident Investigation: a Preparation Plan
Dec 12, 2024·8 min
Logs and Audit for Incident Investigation: a Preparation Plan
Logs and audit for incident investigation: which logs to collect, where to store them, how to set up correlation and reduce analysis time to hours.
logs and audit for incident investigationcentralized log collectionlog storage and retention
Remote access licenses: how to count users across branches
Dec 11, 2024·8 min
Remote access licenses: how to count users across branches
Remote access licenses: how to count employees, consultants and temporaries across branches to avoid overpaying and audit risks.
remote access licensesRDP user accountingexternal consultants and contractors
Justifying a PC refresh budget: numbers that convince
Dec 10, 2024·8 min
Justifying a PC refresh budget: numbers that convince
Practical budget justification for a PC refresh: TCO calculations, downtime, repairs, energy and security risks. Numeric template for the committee.
pc refresh budget justificationTCO for computer fleetdowntime from PC failures
Factory IoT Telemetry Collection: Network, Segmentation, Storage
Dec 08, 2024·8 min
Factory IoT Telemetry Collection: Network, Segmentation, Storage
Factory IoT telemetry collection: how to design the network, separate OT and IT, and configure storage so you don't overload corporate infrastructure.
factory IoT telemetry collectionOT and IT network segmentationgateways and telemetry buffering
FreeRADIUS 802.1X setup: a zero-downtime deployment plan
Dec 07, 2024·8 min
FreeRADIUS 802.1X setup: a zero-downtime deployment plan
A practical office deployment plan for 802.1X: FreeRADIUS 802.1X setup, choosing EAP, guest network, device accounting and a rollout with no downtime.
FreeRADIUS 802.1X setupEAP-TLS and PEAP802.1X guest network