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iWave Storage Automator v6 Enables Service Providers to Deliver Storage as a Service

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 21, 2012 12:47 PM

By allowing end users to provision their own storage via a service portal, iWave Storage Automator v6 lowers storage operating costs and supports more storage with fewer administrators, while enforcing best practices for storage provisioning.

InterCall Offers Microsoft Office 365 Productivity Tools to SMBs

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 21, 2012 11:26 AM

InterCall will offer Office 365 plans, including Productivity (E1), Productivity Start-up (P1), and Lync Online (L2) integrated with audio conferencing for SMBs in the U.S.

Iomega Introduces Its Latest StorCenter Model

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 20, 2012 11:20 AM

The px12-450r Network Storage Array features the new Intel Xeon processor (E3-1200 v2) and is designed to support SMB cloud and virtualization storage.

Intel Announces 3rd Generation Intel Core vPro Platforms

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 20, 2012 10:37 AM

The platform improvements include embedded security and remote management features, making them suitable for forthcoming Ultrabook devices.

Snapshots are for test, not for real

by Susan Bradley on May 20, 2012 2:48 AM

So here's one best practice that I for sure follow... I ignore the ability to do snapshots in anything other than my Test HyperV. On my real production, snapshots are to be ignored. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-tips-for-optimizing-hyper-v/726 Primarily... More »

NUMA settings in small firms?

by Susan Bradley on May 20, 2012 1:56 AM

Viorel in the comments says..." So what about NUMA settings Susan? And Processor core allocation? There is a good opportunity to use Hyper-V Server 8 (2012) for better performance ( >4 core) and NUMA management.... More »

Ram and networking

by Susan Bradley on May 19, 2012 1:35 AM

So how much RAM do you need? When you are using the full GUI of 2008 r2 as the parent, reserve 1 gig for the needs of the OS. Then carve out the ram for... More »

So about that raid

by Susan Bradley on May 19, 2012 12:53 AM

Raid can be a bit of a religious argument. Raid 5, Raid 10 ...what's your passion? In my case I like Raid 10 because someone told me I should get Raid 10 for the type... More »

Supermicro Adds Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge Solutions

by Geoff O. on May 18, 2012 3:36 PM

The server tech company announces single processor systems and motherboards supporting Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 as well as solutions supporting Intel Xeon E5-2400 and E5-4600.
By Geoffrey Oldmixon

BUMI Updates Its Managed Online Backup Solution

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 18, 2012 3:04 PM

The new version expands integration with NetApp storage solutions, improves VMware backup performance, and broadens support for Mac OS X Lion and OS X Snow Leopard environments.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p 'Tiny' Desktop Demonstration

by E. Hom on May 18, 2012 10:29 AM

Bill Dominici from Lenovo walks ChannelPro-SMB through the new Lenovo ThinkCentre M92p "tiny," including a demonstration of the desktop displaying on four 24" screens in mosaic mode. At the width of a golf ball, the... More »

Ingram Micro Execs Offer the VTN Lowdown

by Geoff O. on May 18, 2012 9:02 AM

At the Spring 2012 North American VentureTech Network Invitational event, the tech distributor's John Fago and Kirk Robinson offer insight into its 14-year-old organization. By Geoffrey Oldmixon

110 max in a distribution list?

by Susan Bradley on May 18, 2012 12:44 AM

Distribution and recipients list 100 email address limitation | Forums | Groups | Go Daddy Support: http://support.godaddy.com/groups/community/forum/topic/distribution-and-recipients-list-100-email-address-limitation/?pc_split_value=1 In the native (not Exchange) hosted email of Godaddy you can only set up a Distribution list that... More »

Samsung Adds Printing Capabilities to iOS Mobile Devices

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 17, 2012 3:47 PM

The enhanced "plug and play" MobilePrint App for printer or scanner through a Wi-Fi access point is now available on iOS smart mobile devices, joining the already released Android and Windows enhanced versions.

VARs vs. Geek Squad

by jgaskin on May 17, 2012 8:47 AM

Resellers say they are in the lead in the ongoing match-up with big box retailers. Find out how you can compete with Geek Squad and other big box services. By James E. Gaskin

LabTech Software Launches Multi-Vendor Dashboard

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 17, 2012 8:26 AM

The single-pane-of-glass backup management dashboard enables visibility, monitoring, and manageability over a mixed data protection environment.

NovaStor Launches NovaBACKUP Business Essential Network

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 17, 2012 8:23 AM

NovaBACKUP BEN provides the centralized management of servers and workstations with a central management console, performing backup to central NAS or DAS devices.

So how do you do a HyperV that includes SBS Essentials?

by Susan Bradley on May 17, 2012 1:11 AM

I'm going to blog that answer over a series of blog posts. Step one, get a nice server. If you are going to do hyperV you want one that does raid. I like a box... More »

Tone Software Intros Cloud-Based UC Solutions

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 16, 2012 11:41 PM

The ReliaTel Cloud-based Management Service provides MSPs and SMBs with solutions for managing VoIP QoS, network performance, and unified communications service levels.

HP Rolls Out New ProLiant Gen8 Servers

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 16, 2012 11:21 PM

HP is offering new HP ProLiant Gen8 rack-and-tower servers and a new blade server with the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family as well as AMD Opteron 6200 Series processor support for certain models.

Congrats to Jeremy Anderson

by Susan Bradley on May 16, 2012 10:39 PM

Congrats to Jeremy Anderson named https://www.microsoftcommunitycontributor.com/logon.aspx Microsoft Community Contributor for his work in the forums. Way to go Jeremy. He'll be in New Orleans with the Third Tier preday event as well!! http://www.sbsmigration.com/pages/406/ Jeremy Anderson... More »

Your opportunity to review my performance, because your opinion matters!

by Microsoft SMB on May 16, 2012 2:37 PM

As we are now approaching the end of another fiscal year here at Microsoft (I know, hard to believe, isn't it?!?), I am once again coming to you, the community that I have the sincere... More »

Read the fine print

by Susan Bradley on May 15, 2012 11:21 PM

Cloud Computing Security Benefits Dispel Adoption Barrier for Small to Midsize Businesses: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-14SMBSecuritySurveyPR.aspx Now before you read the report... read the fine print of how many people they surveyed...and how people self selected themselves for... More »

The level of Microsoft support

by Susan Bradley on May 15, 2012 10:50 PM

I'm getting increasingly concerned in regards to the level and quality of Microsoft support. I have personally set up support cases for folks on this thread - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-windows_update/kb2686509-repeatedly-fails-with-error-code/0deeacb6-115c-419d-ac37-03ff8927b79c and have had folks email me saying... More »

OAISYS Rolls Out Its AllWays Solutions Portfolio and Gateway to the Cloud Offering

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 15, 2012 10:30 PM

The call recording and contact center management solutions provider calls AllWays a "unifying vision" for its solutions. The Gateway to the Cloud adds cloud functionality to premise telephony systems.

OT: Seen on a Mini Cooper forum

by Susan Bradley on February 14, 2009 10:18 PM

Seen on a Mini Cooper auto forum -- I must say I can relate to the parking video More »

Active Media Says New PATA ZIF SSDs Are 'Truly Fast'

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 8, 2010 9:55 PM

Active Media says its latest line of solid state drives offer "advantages over HDDs."

New Visual Form Designer Released for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 23, 2009 12:49 PM

Web2CRM enables non-technical users to get Web site visitor data into Microsoft Dynamics CRM quickly.

The Official SBS Blog : You May Lose Network Connectivity on SBS 2008 When Using a Driver Which Utilizes TDI:

by Susan Bradley on February 12, 2009 10:49 PM

The Official SBS Blog : You May Lose Network Connectivity on SBS 2008 When Using a Driver Which Utilizes TDI: http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2009/02/12/you-may-lose-network-connectivity-on-sbs-2008-when-using-a-driver-which-utilizes-tdi.aspx More »