IT Professionals
The E-Learning Debate
E-learning is still a relatively new technology and a debate has already begun over its effectiveness as a learning tool. Many businesses are adopting and implementing this technology while others remain to shun it and opt for more traditional learning methods. In order for E-learning to be an effective tool, a business needs to look [...]
Proxy Servers – Choking Up In The DMZ
The animated TECHTip Tutorial is available here. Choke Routers are IP packet-filtering gateways (protocol converter from IP-to-Ethernet) and an application gateway combined and are typically located on the internal side of the router. The other function of the Choke Router is to reduce/limit/control access to improve performance for mission-critical transactions. Reverse Hosting (Server) allows the [...]
What A Frapper!
Every so often, I come across the coolest Web apps thanks to good folks like Ian. Lately, it seems like most of them are involving an API from one company or another. Google for instance, has its mapping API. And boy oh boy, some companies are working to really make this shine like the dickens!
Going From A Techie To A Project Manager
So how exactly does one go from being a desktop technician or help desk technician to being a project manager? The positions require completely different mindsets. The techs are focused on how to accomplish a task. While the project managers are focused on what needs to be done and who is going to accomplish it. [...]
Zotob, Here We Go Again
Microsoft has a new set of vulnerabilities, which could compromise your computer by way of allowing remote code execution. The bulletin was posted Tuesday, October 11th. It recommends immediate patching, as these vulnerabilities will put you at high risk for potentially major damages. The most important vulnerability is the MSDTC – Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator [...]
Detecting "Unvoices" – VoIP VAD
The animated TECHTip Tutorial is available here. A key part of the formula in VoIP Planning that is an additional factor is VAD [Voice Activity Detection]. VAD systems determine the difference between human voice, tones, unvoice, “white noise” (similar in concept to white light (composed of equal amounts of all visible light frequencies) – a [...]
News From My Neck Of The Woods…
Well, things keep, keeping on. I just heard back from my friends at NPACH. The long awaited press release that I was anxiously waiting to get a hold of has arrived, although late due to their offices being lost in NO. It is the anouncement of the “Homelessness isn’t funny” campaign, and features some familiar [...]
Outsourcing: Is It Dead Or Alive?
Connected, a quarterly newsletter, untangles the major obstacles that IT professionals face. It attempts to clear the piles of information to get to the heart of the world of technology, which changes too danged fast. Also, the newsletter comes with insights on how to better lead staff (and pointy-haired boss), balance life (What life? Definitely [...]
MCSE 2000 Or MCSE 2003?
I recently received a message from a Lockergnome reader who was seeking some advice as to whether they should study towards an MCSE 2000 or an MCSE 2003. This is a common question from those considering a Microsoft certification. My advice: if you are more familiar with Windows 2000, study towards MCSE 2000 and then [...]
Marketing And Technology: Joined At The Hip
There is simply no way around it: One cannot hire IT / web services without needing a marketing and design guru in the mix. Over time, my small consulting firm has seen this emerge as a strong trend. The trend has moved us to offer marketing, advertising, copy, and design alongside our IT services. Surprisingly, [...]
