Research shows that when implementing change management, effective organizations can dramatically improve results if they tailor training for their generational audiences, whether it’s Boomers, Gen-Xers or Millennials – and those who do realize at least a 66% positive net effect.
Read moreA network printer has a DHCP server service that cannot be disabled. How can a layer 2 switch be configured to block the printer from causing any issues on the network?
Read moreOver the course of the past 28 years or so, I’ve been called upon to assist clients with resolving existing service-related POWER Systems issues, both hardware and software (configuration / application performance) related. Expediting the resolution of service-related issues is key to maintaining a successful environment. Whether you’re a newly initiated or seasoned system administrator, there are three critical elements involved in expediting service resolution: documentation, preparation and conversation!
Read moreWhen it comes to cooking, your approach to it determines your experience of it.
It is exciting and daunting. From deciding whether you want an appetizer or an entrée to the prep-time of cooking to plating a dish, cooking is an adventure.
Read moreIn my previous cloud security blogs, I mentioned the need to use key-based encryption for protecting data. Whether the data is in flight (i.e., being transmitted) or at rest (i.e., stored), it must be encrypted to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability. Managing encryption keys can be challenging. There are different key types (symmetric vs. asymmetric), key strengths (128-bit through 2048-bit and greater), key usage (privacy, key exchange, authentication and digital signature) and key encryption algorithms (AES, 3DES, SHA-1, SHA-2, MD5, etc). Furthermore, each data end point, like storage or server, requires an integration point that also needs to be managed. For example, for storage we need an encryption integration point for each storage medium (disk, SAN, NAS or tape).
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