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Windows RDS – Part 2 (Applications)

04/10/2017

In our previous post on Remote Desktop Services – Part 1, we had just completed installing Remote Desktop Services. Before we continue, just a reminder: your server hostname MUST be a full domain name (FQDN) that resolves e.g rdp01.mydomain.co.za. If it is not, the Remote application links will NOT work. Remote Desktop […]

Business Cloud Hosting Windows

Windows Remote Desktop Services – Part 1 (Server Roles)

28/09/2017

Ever since Windows Server 2008 R2, we have been able to break away from the need to access a full desktop in order to use a single application. This means that we can have an application shortcut on your desktop which looks and acts like a normal shortcut but opens an application directly off a […]

Business Linux

Linux vs Windows – TCO, ROI and more

26/09/2017

When IT Managers get asked why they prefer Windows over Linux, the excuse is often given that it would be too expensive to run Linux as they would need to retrain staff or hire a specialist. Other reasons given are software compatibility and “lack of support”. I have been a hardcore Open Source fanatic for […]

Business Database

SQL Database Options

25/09/2017

What database options are there ? When it comes to a database for your server, there are many more options than just Microsoft SQL. As we all know Linux users have a free choice of database options. Less known is that Microsoft Server users also have a choice. Instead of paying a fortune for MS […]

Business Hosting Security Software

Windows Updates – why you should

21/09/2017

Windows updates can be a contentious issue. It administrators have very different opinions as to whether they should or should not update windows. They main reasons AGAINST updating are not based so much in fact as in legacy. Windows Updates as they used to be….. In the old days (of Server […]

Business Cloud

Spend in Cloud – controlling cost

18/09/2017

Cloud computing can be a big saving. If you get too enthusiastic though, you could end up spending money on computing you do not really need. Striking a balance is the key to using cloud and virtualization technology for controlling cost. The Cost of Virtual Sprawl Virtual machines are easy […]

Windows RDS – Part 2 (Applications)

Windows Remote Desktop Services – Part 1 (Server Roles)

Linux vs Windows – TCO, ROI and more

SQL Database Options

Windows Updates – why you should

Spend in Cloud – controlling cost

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