Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

Recovery Point Objective (RPO) The recovery point objective (RPO) is the age of files that must be recovered from backup storage for normal operations to resume if a computer, system, or network goes down as a result of a hardware, program, or communications failure. The RPO is expressed backward in time (that is, into the past) from the instant at which the failure occurs, and can be specified in seconds, minutes, hours, or days. It an important consideration in disaster recovery planning (D...

Install SQL Server 2016 for System Center Configuration Manager

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

Install SQL Server 2016 for System Center Configuration Manager If you are planning to perform System Center Configuration Manager installation, the first thing which needs to be done before running the SCCM setup will be the SQL Server installation. Make sure you have installed the .NET Framework 3.5 before starting the SQL Server installation otherwise you will get the installation error. You can install .NET Framework 3.5 from Add Roles and Features under Server ManagerDashboard. In ...

Using Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager for Updates

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

Using Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager for Updates One of the many features supported by Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (SCCM 2012) is software updates. For any business, being and staying compliant is of the utmost importance. When setting up a software update solution, it's really important that you start with first things first—and the first thing is planning. Planning for Software Updates An important part of the planning process for SCCM 2012 is deve...

SCCM 2016: Step by Step Walk-through Setup

Posted on September 24, 2017 by admin

SCCM 2016: Step by Step Walk-through Setup SCCM 2016: Step by Step Walk-through Setup Table of Contents Introduction Prerequisite Installation Install Windows ADK 10 Create System Management Container in the Domain Controller System Extend Active Directory Schema Add IIS Server Role Install BITS and Remote Differential Compression features Install Windows Server Update Service Install System Center Configuration Manager Test System Center Con...

The Difference Between CRM and ERP

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 by admin

The Difference Between CRM and ERP CRM and ERP are two important business technology acronyms. In this article we explain the role of CRM and ERP systems. CRM and ERP are two important technology acronyms that businesses need to know. Both are valuable business software solutions but each system is used to manage and achieve very different business goals. In this Webopedia article we'll explain the role of CRM and ERP in business today. What is CRM? CRM is an abbreviation for customer ...

ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning

Posted on September 12, 2017September 16, 2017 by admin

ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is business process management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many back office functions related to technology, services and human resources. ERP software typically integrates all facets of an operation — including product planning, development, manufacturing, sales and marketing — in a single database, application and user interface....

Storage Provisioning

Posted on September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 by admin

Storage Provisioning Storage provisioning is the process of assigning storage, usually in the form of server disk drive space, in order to optimize the performance of a storage area network (SAN). Traditionally, this has been done by the SAN administrator, and it can be a tedious process.Storage provisioning is done in steps, which must be followed in a specific order. The storage must be configured for optimum SAN performance. Logical unit numbers (LUNs) must be assigned within the net...

Software-Defined Storage SDS

Posted on September 1, 2017September 6, 2017 by admin

Software-Defined Storage SDS Software-Defined Storage SDS: Storage infrastructure that is managed and automated by intelligent software as opposed to by the storage hardware itself. In this way, the pooled storage infrastructure resources in a software-defined storage (SDS) environment can be automatically and efficiently allocated to match the application needs of an enterprise. Separating the Storage Hardware from the Software By separating the storage hardware from the software that ma...

Multiplex

Posted on August 25, 2017 by admin

Multiplex To combine multiple signals (analog or digital) for transmission over a single line or media. A common type of multiplexing combines several low-speed signals for transmission over a single high-speed connection. The following are several examples of different multiplexing methods: Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) : each signal is assigned a different frequency Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) : each signal is assigned a fixed time slot in a fixed rotation Statisti...

Leased Line

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 by admin

Leased Line A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier. Typically, leased lines are used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike normal dial-up connections, a leased line is always active. The fee for the connection is a fixed monthly rate. The primary factors affecting the monthly fee are distance between end points and the speed of the circuit. Because the connection doesn't carry anybody else's communications,...