Free IT Book: Building Applications in the Cloud
This week’s free IT book, Building Applications in the Cloud: Concepts, Patterns, and Projects, is Christopher Moyer’s guide to help you not just migrate to the cloud, but “use cloud architectural patterns that deliver superior performance, scalability, and availability.” Whether you’re building a new cloud solution or adapting code that already exists, this is a [...]
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| June 2, 2011 1:35 PM
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This week’s free IT book, Building Applications in the Cloud: Concepts, Patterns, and Projects, is Christopher Moyer’s guide to help you not just migrate to the cloud, but “use cloud architectural patterns that deliver superior performance, scalability, and availability.” Whether you’re building a new cloud solution or adapting code that already exists, this is a [...]
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| June 2, 2011 1:35 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, Cloud computing books, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Interconnecting MPLS clouds
Is it possible to connect two or more MPLS clouds at the clients end ?
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| May 31, 2011 4:55 AM
Cloud Computing, MPLS, MPLS VPNs
Is it possible to connect two or more MPLS clouds at the clients end ?
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| May 31, 2011 4:55 AM
Cloud Computing, MPLS, MPLS VPNs
Risks in having multiple VPN tunnels on a firewall
If I have an ISP connection with a firewall configured to have a vpn tunnel to one of our service providers, what is the security risk in having another vpn tunnel configured to go to another partner where we do business?
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| June 29, 2011 8:27 PM
Cloud Computing, Firewalls, Juniper, Juniper NetScreen-25, NetScreen, Networking, VPN Netscreen Juniper Firewall
If I have an ISP connection with a firewall configured to have a vpn tunnel to one of our service providers, what is the security risk in having another vpn tunnel configured to go to another partner where we do business?
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| June 29, 2011 8:27 PM
Cloud Computing, Firewalls, Juniper, Juniper NetScreen-25, NetScreen, Networking, VPN Netscreen Juniper Firewall
Mdaemon Pro vs Google Apps.
What are advantage migrating from Mdaemon to Google Apps?
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| May 5, 2011 1:42 AM
Cloud Applications, Google, Google Apps, MDaemon
What are advantage migrating from Mdaemon to Google Apps?
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| May 5, 2011 1:42 AM
Cloud Applications, Google, Google Apps, MDaemon
Cloud CRM for Education
Which are the best cloud CRM applications available to meet the needs of a small college with respect to: automated lead capture, automated distribution and rotation(if rep doesn’t repond), lead updates on duplicate inquires;automated lead prioritization for represenatives, contact management, autoresponders, email/surface mail fullfillment; tracking, metic analytics, standard and customizable report
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| March 13, 2012 5:31 PM
Cloud Computing, CRM, CRM applications, CRM implementation, CRM services, CRM software
Which are the best cloud CRM applications available to meet the needs of a small college with respect to: automated lead capture, automated distribution and rotation(if rep doesn’t repond), lead updates on duplicate inquires;automated lead prioritization for represenatives, contact management, autoresponders, email/surface mail fullfillment; tracking, metic analytics, standard and customizable report
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| March 13, 2012 5:31 PM
Cloud Computing, CRM, CRM applications, CRM implementation, CRM services, CRM software
Desktop Application in cloud computing.
Can we add our desktop based application created in Visual studio 2008/2010 in cloud server(Azure) ?
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| May 25, 2011 5:14 AM
.Net 4.0, Azure, Cloud Computing, Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010
Can we add our desktop based application created in Visual studio 2008/2010 in cloud server(Azure) ?
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| May 25, 2011 5:14 AM
.Net 4.0, Azure, Cloud Computing, Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010
MAC in AWS
Can We get a MAC OS instance in AWS ???
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| April 29, 2011 7:09 AM
Amazon AWS, Amazon Web services, AWS, Mac OS
Can We get a MAC OS instance in AWS ???
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| April 29, 2011 7:09 AM
Amazon AWS, Amazon Web services, AWS, Mac OS
Cloud computing guide
Hi folks, I was a C# developer, and now I am doing my masters in Computer Science (speicificaly web development in Java). But I 7-8 months I wanted to work on cloud computing as a developer and I also wanted to experience most tasks in cloud computing may be with in the next decade. I [...]
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| March 21, 2011 5:22 PM
Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud computing books
Hi folks, I was a C# developer, and now I am doing my masters in Computer Science (speicificaly web development in Java). But I 7-8 months I wanted to work on cloud computing as a developer and I also wanted to experience most tasks in cloud computing may be with in the next decade. I [...]
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| March 21, 2011 5:22 PM
Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud computing books
How to test if I have a cloud server
I bought a cloud hosting server but the control panel looks similar to ordinary Linux hosting. How can I figure out whether or not it’s a cloud server?
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| March 11, 2011 6:24 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud storage, Control panel, Linux, Linux hosting
I bought a cloud hosting server but the control panel looks similar to ordinary Linux hosting. How can I figure out whether or not it’s a cloud server?
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| March 11, 2011 6:24 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud storage, Control panel, Linux, Linux hosting
Suggested services to move to from Mozy
With Mozy dropping its unlimited hosting plans and raising rates, we’re looking to move our 500 GB drive backups somewhere else. Do you have any suggestions?
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| March 4, 2011 6:19 PM
Backup, Cloud Backup, Cloud Computing, Cloud storage, Mozy, Storage managed service providers, Storage management
With Mozy dropping its unlimited hosting plans and raising rates, we’re looking to move our 500 GB drive backups somewhere else. Do you have any suggestions?
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| March 4, 2011 6:19 PM
Backup, Cloud Backup, Cloud Computing, Cloud storage, Mozy, Storage managed service providers, Storage management
Software to ensure users store files in a central location only
Is there an application that limits where users can store files? I’d like to ensure that users save only to our shared cloud storage rather than to the local drive or My Documents. Is there anything like this?
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| March 3, 2011 6:00 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud storage, Storage, storage as a service, Storage Managment, Storage products and equipment
Is there an application that limits where users can store files? I’d like to ensure that users save only to our shared cloud storage rather than to the local drive or My Documents. Is there anything like this?
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| March 3, 2011 6:00 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud storage, Storage, storage as a service, Storage Managment, Storage products and equipment
Connecting to client sites without remote desktop or LogMeIn
We need to connect to clients sites securely. They will not let us use remote desktop or log me in. Can we deploy a VPN hardware device on site over the Internet to secure our connection?
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| July 20, 2011 9:32 PM
Cloud Security, LogMeIn, Remote desktop, Remote Desktop Policy, Security, VPN, VPN hardware, VPN security
We need to connect to clients sites securely. They will not let us use remote desktop or log me in. Can we deploy a VPN hardware device on site over the Internet to secure our connection?
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| July 20, 2011 9:32 PM
Cloud Security, LogMeIn, Remote desktop, Remote Desktop Policy, Security, VPN, VPN hardware, VPN security
Open IT Forum: What cloud concern do you need addressed?
Will all of the buzz surrounding the cloud – no doubt amplified by Vivek Kundra’s push to the cloud – are you feeling left out at all? I recently spoke to an operations manager who feels that SMBs are excluded from the discussion because of fewer resources. What information would you like to know about [...]
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| December 30, 2011 8:23 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Will all of the buzz surrounding the cloud – no doubt amplified by Vivek Kundra’s push to the cloud – are you feeling left out at all? I recently spoke to an operations manager who feels that SMBs are excluded from the discussion because of fewer resources. What information would you like to know about [...]
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| December 30, 2011 8:23 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Should we invest in Cisco hardware?
Is it possible for someone to crack into our VPN between two Windows 2003 servers? Should we invest in Cisco hardware?
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| February 23, 2011 6:25 PM
Cisco, Cloud Security, Security, VPN, VPN Monitoring, VPN security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security
Is it possible for someone to crack into our VPN between two Windows 2003 servers? Should we invest in Cisco hardware?
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| February 23, 2011 6:25 PM
Cisco, Cloud Security, Security, VPN, VPN Monitoring, VPN security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security
Securing Windows Server 2008
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows 2008 server? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 14, 2011 6:21 PM
Cloud Security, Password policies, Remote connection, Security, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
What is the best way to lock down and secure a Windows 2008 server? We want to block all remote connections and secure passwords and what not.
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| June 14, 2011 6:21 PM
Cloud Security, Password policies, Remote connection, Security, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
Pulling Windows security logs with domain admin account
If we need to pull windows security logs remotely what is the best and easiest way using a domain administrator account?
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| February 22, 2011 6:18 PM
Cloud Security, Domain Administration, Domain Administrator, Security, Security logs, Windows Security, Windows security management tools
If we need to pull windows security logs remotely what is the best and easiest way using a domain administrator account?
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| February 22, 2011 6:18 PM
Cloud Security, Domain Administration, Domain Administrator, Security, Security logs, Windows Security, Windows security management tools
Open IT Forum: What’s high on your priority list for 2011?
We’re a good month and a half into the year, and we wanted to know what’s at the top of your priority list. Does your company want to deploy at least one new application to the cloud or improve holes in your cloud security? Are you learning a new development language to keep up with [...]
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| September 27, 2011 9:04 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
We’re a good month and a half into the year, and we wanted to know what’s at the top of your priority list. Does your company want to deploy at least one new application to the cloud or improve holes in your cloud security? Are you learning a new development language to keep up with [...]
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| September 27, 2011 9:04 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Antivirus software for a virtual machine running Windows Server 2003 R2
What type of antivirus software should I put on a virtual machine running Windows Server 2003 R2?
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| March 17, 2011 6:15 PM
Antivirus software, Cloud Security, Virtual Machine Security Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 security
What type of antivirus software should I put on a virtual machine running Windows Server 2003 R2?
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| March 17, 2011 6:15 PM
Antivirus software, Cloud Security, Virtual Machine Security Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 security
Open IT Forum: Security Worst-Cases
Have you had rogue employees deploying to the cloud without your knowledge, that is, until something went wrong? Share your worst-case experiences including how you rectified the situation. We want to hear your security horror stories to help other members and potential rogue employees avoid the same pitfalls. The best stories get 200 knowledge points [...]
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| February 17, 2011 5:57 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Have you had rogue employees deploying to the cloud without your knowledge, that is, until something went wrong? Share your worst-case experiences including how you rectified the situation. We want to hear your security horror stories to help other members and potential rogue employees avoid the same pitfalls. The best stories get 200 knowledge points [...]
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| February 17, 2011 5:57 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Multi-tenancy versus virtualization for cloud security
In a cloud environment, multi-tenancy is something that has been questioned when it comes down to ensuring customers’ data security. Some have proposed virtualization as an alternative. What is your take on multi-tenancy versus virtualization?
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| October 28, 2011 7:46 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud computing security, Cloud Security, Data Security Program, Multi-tenancy, Virtualization, Virtualization security
In a cloud environment, multi-tenancy is something that has been questioned when it comes down to ensuring customers’ data security. Some have proposed virtualization as an alternative. What is your take on multi-tenancy versus virtualization?
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| October 28, 2011 7:46 PM
Cloud Computing, Cloud computing security, Cloud Security, Data Security Program, Multi-tenancy, Virtualization, Virtualization security
