The statement that “knowledge is power” is not new, but it still holds true today. What’s the best way to gain knowledge? The answer is to collect information which is gained by putting together small pieces of data. Data is the rudimentary source for information, and with information, you can build knowledge. And as we […]
Microsoft Azure is a full-service cloud network management solution. You can create and manage an entire computer network in the cloud or employ it on premises and manage your virtual network in-house. You can even create a hybrid network that is partly in the cloud and partly hosted in-house. For example, your web servers might […]
Windows 10 has been out for over a year and most users have settled comfortably into using the new OS. However, a computer operating system has a lot of moving parts which can lead to problems from time to time. Let’s talk about some of the most common issues people have when upgrading and how […]
Hiring an IT professional can be a daunting task. If you’re not an IT specialist, it may hard to gauge the level of experience of an individual based on their résumé alone. Let’s discuss some strategies for hiring an IT person or a technical resource and some red flags to look for that will help […]
ASP.NET has been Microsoft’s web application development solution for the better part of the last 20 years. It’s a powerful open-source server-based web application development framework that provides developers with the tools to create robust web sites, services and applications. Let’s take a closer look at ASP.NET and its different technologies which can be used […]
T-SQL or Transact Structured Query Language is a programming language for databases. Most of the major database systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL, utilize some form of T-SQL. It’s essentially a language that lets you quickly and easily do almost anything that you would ever want to do with a database. Let’s […]
The latest version of Exchange marks a new direction for the flagship Microsoft email server software. Software as a whole is on its way to moving out into the cloud. Exchange 2016 is no different. In fact, it is leading the way with many features making it the mail server that has been, “Forged in […]
What is SQL? SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It is the most popular programming language for databases. It’s used by all of the top players in the industry including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft Access, just to name a few. It is the easiest and quickest way to get data into and […]
The new Cyberseek service, just released by CompTIA, is a tool designed to help bridge the cybersecurity talent gap. The tools included in this service provide information on the supply and demand for cybersecurity professionals and can help everyone involved in the employment spectrum, from students to company executives. One of the helpful tools offered […]
Update: On January 31, 2021 Microsoft retired Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Solutions Expert (MCSE) and Solutions Developer (MCSD) certifications. In their place are Microsoft’s Role-based certifications. A Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certification puts you at the top of the list for many different IT specialties. The benefits of an MCSE are many and […]