Practical notes on IT hardware, networking, security systems and maintenance — written from the sites we work on.
IT Hardware
Consumer specifications and business specifications look similar on paper. The difference shows up in year two — in serviceability, docking, warranty and the cost of downtime.
Networking
The cabling behind the wall outlives three generations of switches. Getting the passive layer right is the cheapest performance decision a business ever makes.
AMC Tips
A good AMC is specific about what is covered, what is excluded and how a fault gets escalated. Here is what to confirm before the contract starts.
Security
Most surveillance gaps are not camera problems, they are placement problems. A short guide to planning coverage before anything is mounted.
Security
Cards, PINs and biometrics each suit different doors. Understanding where each belongs keeps a system usable rather than merely secure.
Technology
Power, cooling, cable management and physical access. Four fundamentals that determine whether a server room stays reliable as it fills up.
Business IT
Segmenting the network, controlling who plugs into it and keeping firmware current will do more for most businesses than any single product purchase.
