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Windows Server 2008 R2 end of support
Microsoft announces the end of free product support for MS Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.
The ultimate guide to securing your Office 365 email
Picture this. The company executive is sent an email that looks legit, with a link in it. Unthinkingly, they click the link which provides all their mailbox credentials to people who know exactly what to do with this information.
Move your web app to Platform as a Service in Azure
If your business has been considering deploying a web application, or if you already have, it’s important that you take time to consider the benefits of the PaaS (Platform as a Service) that Azure offers for hosted applications.
How to migrate your SQL Server Workloads to Azure
There is no doubt that Azure is an incredible platform, but it can lead companies to shy away due to its complexity. It can do a lot, but getting it set up properly is an absolute must in order to take full advantage of it.
Resilience options for SQL in Azure
No business runs an SQL server for the fun of it. Every company knows that their SQL server plays a vital role in daily operations. Typically, it's the backbone of an organisation's most critical processes. It may even be the back-end for Line of Business systems, such as the CRM, ERP, financial databases, and so on.
Why a secondary DC is critical to operations
Being prepared for the worst is what IT professionals do best. When it comes to your business’ Domain Controller (DC) or Active Directory, losing it could mean days of expensive downtime.
What to do when SQL Server 2008 reaches end-of-support
It's an announcement that has long been on the horizon. While Microsoft gave everyone plenty of warning that SQL Server 2008 will reach end of support from Microsoft in July 2019, that hardly makes the critical next steps any easier to figure out.
How insights can build your business
Every business in every industry shares one thing in common: they’re trying to scale. In today’s fast-paced world of big data and technology, being able to scale effectively really comes down to having good analysis capabilities and strong insights. Microsoft Power BI
How to optimise Azure to deliver maximum value
This explanatory blog (12 minute read) explains how and why you should optimise Azure to ensure you're balancing service delivery with budget. Links to Azure management tools also included.