The Excitement of Uninterrupted Power Supplies: UPS
June 30, 2010 by Phill Briscoe
Filed under Maintenance, Network Maintenance
Summer is a time for lots of construction and road maintenance and my neighborhood is no exception. We were notified that there would be occasional power outages during the times they work on our street and initially, I blew this notice off and quipped, “No problem as long as they give advanced notice of specified [...]
Has your antivirus subscription expired?
June 26, 2010 by Phill Briscoe
Filed under Anti Virus, Maintenance, Network Maintenance
Security for computer networks comes in many forms.Often the most troublesome and frequently encountered are malware infections (viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, etc.). Unfortunately, during my initial meetings with prospective clients I still find workstations with expired antivirus software or no protection at all. Malware, like hard drive failures, can make workstations inoperable but all data [...]
Security: When was the last time you updated your software?
June 21, 2010 by Phill Briscoe
Filed under Maintenance, Maintenance Plans, Network Maintenance, Network Security
As SMB network system administrators we tend to focus on client “pain points”, i.e., “When did you realize that you needed help?” Was it when your hard drive failed and all data was lost? Did a workstation become infected with a virus or malware which prevented your staff from using the Internet? Or maybe you [...]
Create a Password You Can Remember
December 21, 2009 by CoreyY
Filed under Backup and Security, Maintenance, Network Maintenance, Network Security
Say you have the most secure system in the world. How do you keep it that way? Passwords not only keep your system secure, but can limit access to certain people, be it employees, technical support, or a specific member of your team, such as the accountant. Do you remember the passwords to your server, [...]
Disaster Recovery Plan Explained.
May 28, 2009 by Internet Source
Filed under Maintenance
This video explains why disaster recovery plans are essential for every business, as a way to plan ahead for potential data loss catastrophes.
Disaster Recovery Plan?
May 28, 2009 by Internet Source
Filed under Maintenance
If your Disaster Recovery Plan is like this then call Briscoe Network Solutions today: Alice reveals the companies disaster plan.
Network Maintainence is Crucial
May 25, 2009 by Phill Briscoe
Filed under Maintenance, Network Maintenance
Don’t leave network maintenance to chance. There will be consequences! What effect it would have on your business if your computers were removed? How would you go about your daily business if you arrived at the office and your computer system was missing and all the data was lost? A major computer network breakdown can [...]




