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Hypervisors: potential risks and threats

The virtualization trend is still going strong, offering businesses streamlined resource management and massive cost-saving potential, but just like every technology, it has its fair share of security risks. In fact, a virtualization solution is only as secure as the hypervisors that support it. What is a hypervisor and what are its risks? For those… Continue reading Hypervisors: potential risks and threats

Hypervisor security vulnerabilities

Regardless of how complex the technology, hackers always find a way to exploit it. In the past, virtualization was thought to be an extremely secure solution businesses could rely on to improve IT management and save money. But it does have exploitable vulnerabilities. Hackers can attack the hypervisor to access your systems. What is a… Continue reading Hypervisor security vulnerabilities

Virtual desktops vs. Containers

Even if you’re aware of virtualized containers, it’s probably difficult to explain how they differ from virtual desktops. Thankfully, all you really need to understand is whether containers are the better option for your business — and we can answer that in under ten minutes. What are virtual desktops? Imagine all you have is a… Continue reading Virtual desktops vs. Containers

Virtual desktop or Container: How to choose

It’s getting harder and harder for small-business owners to make informed IT decisions. There’s a paradox of choice as the market becomes overrun with solutions that are equal parts affordable and confusing. Today we’re going to make your life a little easier by breaking down why you should care about the virtual desktops vs. containers… Continue reading Virtual desktop or Container: How to choose

Choosing the right virtualization strategy

Just because virtualization is an incredibly advanced and complicated technology doesn’t mean small businesses can’t get in on the action. As experts debate the merits of virtual desktops versus containers, all SMBs need are an elementary understanding of how virtualization works and an IT provider. We can give you both! What are virtual desktops? Imagine… Continue reading Choosing the right virtualization strategy

The difference between Windows 10 versions

Buyers are not short of choices when it comes to Windows products. Apart from the long list of apps available in the Windows store, they also have to decide whether they want a Windows 10 Home, Pro, or 10 S operating system. We understand that choosing a Windows 10 version can be confusing, so to… Continue reading The difference between Windows 10 versions

Which Windows 10 package is right for you?

With fast performance, regular updates, and a helpful digital assistant, Windows 10 is a must-have operating system (OS) for both individual consumers and entire businesses. But before you purchase it, you’ll have to decide between Windows 10 Home, Pro, and 10 S. So which one is right for you? Windows 10 Home This version, as… Continue reading Which Windows 10 package is right for you?

Windows 10 Home, Pro, or 10 S?

When buying new hardware, you have to choose which operating system (OS) to install. And if you go with Windows, you’ll have to make even more decisions, as there’re Windows 10 Home, Pro, and 10 S. Although they contain many similar features, there are significant differences between them. Here’s a quick rundown of each OS… Continue reading Windows 10 Home, Pro, or 10 S?

Beginner’s guide to virtualization

Deciding to invest in virtualization technology is one of the easiest decisions you can make. By consolidating computing resources into physical servers, businesses can enjoy easy IT management and massive cost savings. What’s not so easy, however, is the deployment process, which requires careful planning and implementation of best practices. Here’s what you need to… Continue reading Beginner’s guide to virtualization

Top tips for first-time virtualization users

Unlike most solutions, virtualization technology is not plug and play. It requires you to understand your IT environment and know which aspects could and should be virtualized. This is not something we expect first-time virtualization users to grasp right away, so if you’re planning to implement it, follow these tips. Conduct an assessment Evaluating your… Continue reading Top tips for first-time virtualization users