VMware's License Trap Imagine receiving a letter from your landlord demanding immediate eviction – and threatening legal action if you don't vacate the premises within 10 days. That's the predicament a local school distric... Apr 14, 2025 News
The AWS Cost Conundrum Navigating the complex landscape of cloud computing can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with the pricing models of major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS). While AWS offers a ... Jan 23, 2025 News
VMware: The Renewal Rip-Off That Left Schools Screaming Remember that feeling of dread when you opened your latest credit card bill and found an unexpected charge? Well, imagine that same dread multiplied tenfold when it comes to your school district's IT ... Jan 2, 2025 News
The Great VPN Scramble: Ah, the pandemic. A time of resilience, innovation...and let's be honest, a whole lot of IT headaches. Remember the scramble to get everyone set up for remote work? Yeah, that wasn't exactly a walk in... Dec 2, 2024 News
Stuck on the Side of the Road Remember that feeling of dread when you get a flat tire on the highway, miles from the nearest gas station? That sinking realization that you're stuck, with no spare to get you back on the road? Well,... Nov 7, 2024 News
Make Cloud Predictable The Cloud Conundrum: A Tale of Two Titans Traditional cloud options are overwhelming. On one hand, you have the DIY approach – managing your own servers on-premise. It's like trying to build your own ... Oct 23, 2024 News
VMware Migration Nightmare I recently spoke with a friend who's been going through a nightmare of a VMware migration for the school district he works for. He's been in the IT trenches for years, but nothing has prepared him for... Oct 8, 2024 News
The Old Guard Still Standing Strong Active Directory, the backbone of many enterprise networks, continues to reign supreme despite its age. This tried-and-true directory system still facilitates most logins, whether directly through Lig... Sep 30, 2024 News
Power Outage Panic Our trusty (but undeniably ancient) data center, complete with its 14-year-old backup system, could only muster a single glorious hour of power after the lights went out. Cue the frantic scramble to f... Sep 16, 2024 News
The $700 GIF Let me tell you about a friend of mine. Great guy, runs a fantastic website – except for one tiny detail. He had a short, looping video on his site, you know, the kind some might call a "GIF." Here's ... Sep 3, 2024 News
Ditch the Pay-Per-Dumbbell Cloud: Remember the frustration of joining a gym with a confusing pricing structure? Imagine paying extra for every weight you lifted, every treadmill minute, or even a simple locker rental. That's what some... Aug 19, 2024 News
Freedom from the Server Upgrade Cycle We've all been there. The budget meeting looms, and the data center whispers a desperate plea for an upgrade. New servers promise better performance, security, and efficiency – all music to our ears. ... Jul 24, 2024 News