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Unlocking Microsoft SharePoint

Before you dive into SharePoint, you may wonder, “Why do I need a technical guide?” The simple answer? To unlock SharePoint’s full potential. Understanding its nuts and bolts will empower you to customize it to your needs, optimize its functionality, and elevate your overall user experience. This article goes beyond the surface-level features to explain the underlying architecture, data storage mechanisms, and much more. Ready to unlock the mysteries of SharePoint? Buckle up!

What Is an IP Address Management Service and Why Might You Need It?

If you're managing a network, chances are that the need for IP Address Management (IPAM) is something you've already become familiar with. The ability to effortlessly and effectively manage your IP allocations will make your life much easier no matter what size of organization you work for. It can help streamline efforts by reducing complexity, minimizing manual intervention when configuring new devices or services within an enterprise intranet, and proactively resolving problems related to limited resources like addresses.

Acing server performance: Don't overlook these crucial 11 monitoring metrics

A server, undeniably, is one of the most crucial components in a network. Every critical activity in a hybrid network architecture is somehow related to server operations. Servers don’t just serve as the spine of modern computing operations—they are also pivotal for network communications. From sending emails to accessing databases and hosting applications, a server’s reliability and performance have a direct impact on the organization’s growth.

The importance of SDT and how to successfully schedule planned downtime

Scheduled downtime (SDT), also known as planned downtime, lets you perform maintenance, testing, or repairs on your systems, servers, software, data centers, and other infrastructure. While no business likes being offline, this preventative work is essential for ensuring your assets function correctly. Unlike unplanned outages, you can limit downtime so it minimizes impact on your company and customers.

Single-Tenant Vs. Multi-Tenant Cloud: When To Use Each

When operating in the cloud, one of the key decisions to make is about which type of architecture to adopt for your business and customer data. This is because choosing cost-effective architecture is key to building profitable SaaS software. Single-tenant and multi-tenant cloud environments are the options to consider. Both types of architecture have security and privacy implications. There’s also the issue of cost, which differs significantly depending on the architecting model you adopt.

How we've made Status Pages better over the last three months

A few months ago we announced Status Pages – the most delightful way to keep customers up-to-date about ongoing incidents. We built them because we realized that there was a disconnect between what customers needed to know about incidents, and how easily accessible this information was. For example: As we built them, we focused on designing a solution that powered crystal-clear communication, without the overhead — all beautifully integrated into incident.io.

What is CMDB?

A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) like ServiceNow CMDB serves as a centralized repository for comprehensive information about the various components of an information system. These components, known as Configuration Items (CIs), encompass hardware (such as servers and switches), software applications, network paths, and even individuals or documentation.

Merging to Main #7: Scaling CI/CD Across Languages & Technologies

Language specific companies used to be the norm because of the complexities of switching programming languages between projects and toolsets. In the last decade the entire market has shifted towards “use the best language for the job” which means achieving efficient Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) needs to be more than just language agnostic, it needs to be language empowering.

Using Imposter Syndrome to your Advantage - Civo Navigate NA 2023

​@KunalKushwaha addresses the topic of Imposter Syndrome and its implications within the tech community. From identifying its presence among seasoned professionals to beginners, Kunal provides insights on how to turn this seemingly negative feeling into a powerful tool for growth and learning. Join the conversation and learn strategies to harness your potential.

Differences Between SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint Online

So, you’re knee-deep in the world of Microsoft SharePoint, huh? If you’re an IT professional, you’re well aware that SharePoint is no longer just a “nice-to-have” but more of a “must-have.” You’ve got two flavors to choose from: SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint Online. Which one is the right fit for your organization? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive deep into the nitty-gritty differences, pros, cons, and everything in between.