GSE News & Articles

Loki or OpenSearch for logs: a comparison of storage, search speed, disk cost and operational requirements for a small team.

A three‑stage delivery helps you move between buildings and floors without stopping work: how to plan people, network points and reserve seats.

RAM and SSD compatibility matrix: how to avoid conflicts of ranks, frequencies, thermal profiles and firmware, and which tests to run before mass procurement.

MIG and GPU partitioning for inference: how to slice one GPU for multiple services, set limits and estimate capacity by queues and response time.

Caching LLM requests and routing between models reduces GPU load, speeds up responses and keeps costs under control.

Microsoft 365 vs Office LTSC: how to choose for a government organization or enterprise, considering offline work, updates, features and management.

Registering equipment on the asset register: which fields IT should collect in advance (serial numbers, configuration, warranty) and where to get them so accounting can quickly record fixed assets.

An SSD wear report helps plan replacements in advance: which utilities to use, which fields to collect, SMART thresholds and a sample procurement report.

Practical method to calculate the cost per support incident after a PC upgrade: link device model, incident type and hours worked to support decisions.

Software metering for procurement optimization: how to measure actual application usage, interpret data correctly and reduce dead licenses without harming the business.

Joint PC testing protocol: environment template, acceptance criteria, test cases and defect reporting with the final rule — rollout or not.

Zero Trust in the corporate network: first steps without a full overhaul — MFA, conditional access, segmentation and device control, plus a short checklist.

An LLM sandbox lets you test prompts and models without production risk: isolation of environments, synthetic data, quotas, logging and access control.

PC resistance to disinfectants helps prevent corrosion and failures. We review materials, keyboards, cases and cleaning rules for a medical room.

PPM system for a project portfolio: which entities and statuses are needed from idea to closure, how to structure a business case, resources, risks, committee decisions and reports.

A delivery schedule across Kazakhstan regions helps meet deadlines: account for seasonality, site remoteness, acceptance windows and realistic buffers.

Vault + Inventor drawing release: how to configure statuses, revisions and approvals, and release specifications and PDFs without manual renaming and common errors.

ASUS RS720A with AMD EPYC for memory‑heavy workloads: how to handle licensing, choose RAM configuration and verify stability under load.

FSLogix for RDS/VDI reduces logon time, preserves settings and keeps profiles under control. We cover setup, storage, and common mistakes.

Removable media policy: how schools and colleges balance educational needs and security using exceptions, logs and training.

How to calculate performance per watt for PCs across generations: typical tests, outlet measurements, ROI formulas and examples when power limits matter more than peaks.

Step-by-step scenario for testing camera and microphone on all-in-one PCs during mass delivery: drivers, audio/video checks and video conferencing clients.

DSPM helps discover sensitive data in files and databases. We cover data classes, product selection criteria and how to handle thousands of ownerless findings.

Restic and Borg backups to S3: encryption setup, scheduling, backup window control, regular recovery tests and common pitfalls.

A bastion host for admins gives controlled entry to a closed segment: MFA, session recording, command logs and role-based access, with examples using Teleport and Guacamole.

Monitor calibration for printing: a minimal workflow and sensible frequency to keep color stable for layouts and presentations.

On‑prem MLOps: how to choose Kubeflow, MLflow or ClearML for data control, experiment reproducibility, model registry and deployment within a closed perimeter.

Practical tips to speed up large assemblies in Inventor: LOD, simplification, proxies, working with libraries, checks and common mistakes.

Migration to Windows 11 in an organization: an operational plan for inventory, TPM and CPU checks, pilot, updates and rollback to avoid process disruption.

How Microsoft SQL Server licensing for BI and DWH changes when you add a replica, a test environment or a separate reporting server.

Compare server SSDs by TBW and DWPD: how to read spec sheets, account for firmware and HCL, and choose a compatible, reliable replacement.

An owner’s dashboard lets you see cash, sales and risks on one screen. Choose KPIs, sources and rules so meetings focus on decisions, not arguments.

How to choose RAG or fine-tuning: a decision matrix by task type, data, risks and operational budget, with examples of when not to fine-tune.

Finding shadow devices in the network: how to configure Netdisco, arpwatch and Nmap, what reports security and operations need, and how to document the procedure.

Cisco SMARTnet in Kazakhstan: we explain service levels, replacement windows, Cisco TAC and regional logistics, and how to lock a clear SLA into your contract.

Windows Event Forwarding helps collect security and system events on a single server: subscriptions, filters, sizing, storage and incident analysis.

Service center automation: how to build a data model for devices, statuses and parts, and set up repair time reports.

Open-source CI/CD: comparing GitLab CE and Gitea + Drone on scale, security, integrations, and a step-by-step repository migration that preserves history.

Caching branch updates: how BranchCache, Delivery Optimization and WAN optimization reduce traffic, and which metrics to measure.

Estimate the effort to migrate Oracle to PostgreSQL: a simple object inventory method, point-based scoring for packages, triggers and jobs to reveal the work scope in advance.

NVIDIA vGPU for VDI: guidance on choosing the server, GPU, network card and vGPU profiles so virtual desktops handle peak loads.

A practical guide to monitoring integrations and queues (MQ/Kafka): latency, duplicates, DLQ, retries, and how to build end-to-end control without noisy alerts.

PC hardware security: how to enable TPM, Secure Boot and disk encryption in UEFI and Windows, then quickly verify that protections actually work.

Workstation for an analyst and developer: how to choose CPU, RAM, SSD and GPU for IDEs, VMs and BI so you don’t overpay and keep headroom for growth.

Monitoring NVIDIA GPUs in the data center: DCGM, exporters, key metrics and alert examples for temperature, ECC and throttling to catch degradation early.

A practical plan to upgrade your PC fleet without downtime: inventory, pilot, system image, phased replacement and return control.

Compare RPA platforms: how to evaluate support, bot stability, licensing and change control using UiPath, AA and Power Automate as examples.

Background jobs in a corporate app: how to configure retries, deduplication, scheduling, priorities and monitoring for bulk operations.

A PPM system connects projects, resources and budgets. We review Planview, Project Online and similar tools, selection criteria and how to implement them in your organization.

Migration checklist for a local LLM: data, integrations, prompts, quality tests, security, roles and user training to avoid surprises.

CMDB and asset auto-discovery: how to compare accuracy, agent-based vs agentless modes, and calculate 3-year TCO for Lansweeper, Device42, ServiceNow and NetBox.

Network for a GPU cluster: how to choose 25/100GbE without overspending, where latency matters, and how to validate the choice with load tests before procurement.

Servers for SIEM/ELK: how to calculate CPU, RAM and disks from EPS, retention, indices and redundancy so the pilot doesn't hit limits.

A service mesh isn’t for everyone. We’ll explain which real problems it solves, how Istio, Linkerd and Consul differ, and how to calculate maintenance costs.

BMC/IPMI access control: management network segmentation, bastion and MFA, just-in-time access, and admin activity logging.

IRM/RMS document protection: how to use Microsoft Purview Information Protection to restrict printing and forwarding without breaking everyday processes and collaboration.

Modular ERP implementation for small businesses: sequence accounting-warehouse-sales-finance, readiness criteria for each stage, timelines, roles and common mistakes.

A practical guide to designing a business travel management system: requests and approvals, limits and advances, supporting documents and integrations for expense tracking.

Contact center automation shows the agent the customer card, interaction history, and real-time prompts during a call. Implementation steps and common mistakes.

VPN or SD‑WAN for remote branches: selection criteria, common redundancy schemes, monitoring latency and loss, and practical deployment steps.

License compliance for mass PC deployments: how to link the OS image, keys and activation, device inventory and acceptance records.

CRM/ERP backups: how to set frequency, retention, encryption and mandatory test restores to reduce the risk of downtime and data loss.

Cisco ACI or a traditional VLAN network: signs that a fabric is justified and operational risks to consider before deployment.

How to choose corporate laptops for procurement: comparing Dell Latitude, HP EliteBook and Lenovo ThinkPad on docks, displays, batteries and repairability.

Centralized Wi‑Fi management: how to choose controller, cloud or on‑prem for campus and branches, which features matter and how to validate them in a pilot.

Wi‑Fi diagnostics software for office: an engineer’s toolkit to analyze roaming, interference and low speeds. Comparison of tools for spectrum, heatmap, capture and reporting.

Clear steps to get grounding right in an IT room of an old building, reduce static and prevent intermittent failures of PCs, servers and peripherals.

Automating service requests centralizes services in a single catalog, sets up approval routes by department and shortens processing times.

How to collect a diagnostic package for RMA: what to export from iDRAC SupportAssist and HPE Active Health System, and which data to include to speed up replacements.

Seamless Wi‑Fi roaming for voice services: standards, controller and AP settings so calls don't drop while walking through a building.

The server room resiliency level helps you choose between "as is", N+1 and 2N by linking availability to the budget for power and cooling.

Automating commercial proposals from CRM lets you build template-based offers, track versions and approve terms without sending files by email.

Government workstation ergonomics: concrete monitor, seating and peripheral parameters you can include in a tender and verify at acceptance.

Monitoring all-in-one peripherals helps detect camera, microphone and touch failures early using metrics and simple scheduled tests.

Java inventory on workstations helps identify JRE versions, remove unnecessary installs, account for offline networks and prepare license procurement.

Server room cooling: how to tell your ACs are insufficient — signs of overheating, basic metrics and simple steps to improve airflow.

We explain Windows kiosk mode: Assigned Access, kiosk shells and update strategies that avoid downtime, plus a decision matrix covering UX, security and administration.

Physical protection of reception workstations: mounts, locks, seals and rules for placing the desktop PC to reduce theft and sabotage.

Data classification and document labels: how to choose levels, roles and a user-friendly UX, compare Microsoft Purview and alternatives, and validate results in 60 days.

Document access model for an internal portal: groups, inheritance, exceptions, access matrix and checks to avoid accidentally locking everyone out.

Zero-downtime server-room migration runbook: dependencies, maintenance windows, checkpoints and rollback. A clear plan for a predictable move.

NetFlow/sFlow reports for branches: which widgets and views show top bandwidth consumers, applications and causes of slowdowns in 10 minutes.

Business case for server modernization for a budget committee: how to calculate effects from reduced downtime, speed and support, with assumptions, risks and a checklist.

Quick start Oracle Enterprise Manager: a minimal OEM architecture, connecting DBs and middleware, collecting metrics, typical dashboards and alerts for operations.

How to compare Bitwarden (self-hosted), Passbolt and Keeper during a pilot: enterprise password manager in an air-gapped environment, backups, resilience, audit and UX.

A support regulation documents regular maintenance, maintenance windows and clear reporting for management. We provide structure and examples.

Dell PowerEdge R660 for Kubernetes: how to choose cores, RAM and local NVMe for pod density and which network settings most often become bottlenecks.

Choosing a monitor for a designer: common mistakes by press offices and design teams, how to check color, resolution and avoid overpaying.

A FlexLM license audit reveals actual demand: which logs to collect, how to count peaks, seasonality, and how to justify pool optimization.

Air-gapped GitOps lets you deploy without direct cluster access. We compare Argo CD and Flux and cover environments, audit and change control inside a closed perimeter.

Hybrid infrastructure: patterns for identity, network connectivity, backup and unified monitoring to avoid a split between environments.

Intel or AMD in enterprise servers: how to compare software licensing, power consumption, total cost of ownership and component availability in Kazakhstan.

Tracking print consumables by meter readings helps collect readings, forecast purchases and identify departments with abnormal printing through integrations.

Secure document exchange with counterparties: essential features (controlled links, DLP, audit, lifetimes, encryption) and how to compare Kiteworks, ShareFile, Tresorit.

Brocade vs Cisco MDS for SAN: compare buffers, licenses, ISLs and diagnostics to choose a switch for your workload and budget without surprises.

CRM/ERP infrastructure: how to choose between an office server and a data center, comparing cost, availability, connectivity and responsibilities.

SCS labeling and passportization: naming standard, passport templates, patch-panel rules and a checklist to quickly locate lines during incidents.

Open source for VDI can be a great choice, but only with the right network and configuration. We review SPICE, RDP, web access and common issues.

Which HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11 options for virtualization actually affect SLA in the public sector: RAID, networking, NVMe, power and procurement specifics — no fluff.

Sales KPIs in CRM: which metrics to derive from events, how to set unified data rules and build a dashboard for daily control without Excel.

License document package for public procurement in Kazakhstan: what to request from the supplier, how to confirm the right to supply, support periods and transferring licenses to the customer.

Warranty tracking for replaced components: how to document disk or PSU replacement, record serial numbers and track remaining warranty separately for the device and the component.