Tips

Tips

Server management, sales and installation

• The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management

  Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools.  Continue Reading

• Using fixed configurations to sell simplified IT solutions

  Setting up simplified IT solutions using fixed configurations takes work on the front end but can pay off with faster sales cycles and easier support.  Continue Reading

• Linux HA cluster tool evolution in SUSE and Red Hat

  The pool of Linux HA cluster options is narrowing as Pacemaker becomes the preferred choice for SUSE, Ubuntu and Red Hat.  Continue Reading

• Providing shared availability with a cold spare server

  Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server.  Continue Reading

• How BYOD can be an opportunity for VARs

  It may seem like BYOD squeezes VARs out of the purchasing cycle, but there are opportunities to take advantage of this trend.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft System Center 2012 add-ons ease management issues

  Microsoft System Center 2012 contains several add-on products that VARs can use to help customers manage and enhance their Windows system.  Continue Reading

• Mobile security services: Protecting against mobile security risks

  There’s a plethora of mobile security risks, from data loss to malware to unauthorized network access. Calm your clients’ nerves by offering mobile security services.  Continue Reading

• Application delivery services can save customers money, help VARs

  Apps are everywhere and VARs can capitalize on this trend by providing Web application delivery services that reduce time and costs for customers.  Continue Reading

• Four desktop virtualization thought leadership opportunities for MSPs

  Certification, writing and speaking can help MSPs establish a reputable desktop virtualization consultancy.  Continue Reading

• How VARs can help customers securely discard e-waste

  The disposal of old systems provides a service opportunity for VARs that can also bring up other security issues that services can be sold around including compliance, data management and storage.  Continue Reading

• MSP Tip: Strategies for guiding customers to make better technology choices

  While one-size-fits all doesn’t work for managed services, some customers need incentives to use better technology options to accomplish their business. A pay-as-you-go model can help guide customers with difficult storage requests.  Continue Reading

• What services can VARs offer for tablets and mobile devices?

  Consumer technologies like tablets and smartphones are making their way into the enterprise. Find out how VARs can help customers better integrate these devices to meet their business needs.  Continue Reading

• Boosting customers’ vital services protection with OS HA

  Using VM high availability in your customer’s environment is good, but their vital services may call for more protection and that’s where operating system HA comes into play. Offering customers OS HA can ensure minimal downtime in case of a service ...  Continue Reading

• Selling Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 to SMB customers

  Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is more than just an option for academic settings and there are a few ways, such as selling software licenses, that VARs can offer the product to SMB customers.  Continue Reading

• Seven questions for backup and disaster recovery customers

  To determine whether your customers need to outsource their backup and disaster recovery services, they need to answer these questions, such as when was their most recent backup test, and allow you to explain the value you can provide in each area.  Continue Reading