Net neutrality is a controversial topic these days. It boils down to keeping the internet free for all. The net neutrality controversy has two sides (each with its own implications): support of or opposition in government regulation of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to prevent unchecked control. Let’s go more in-depth and explore both sides of
The Fibernet Technical Services Department -otherwise known as Support – serves as an umbrella of the Fibernet corporate structure. This means that the Technical Services Department is a composed of several smaller departments that cover the various sections of services, products, and responsibilities we oversee. A brief list of responsibilities for the Fibernet Technical Services
Earlier in this blog, we elaborated on the actual responsibilities of your typical sysadmin and emphasized why you should never try to fill that space yourself, especially on top of everything else you’re already trying to accomplish just to keep your business going. At this point, you should definitely be convinced that it’s in your
DevOps will transform the way you view and handle the process of software production within your company. This isn’t just a prediction; it’s a promise. What makes us so confident? Well, according to a 2013 survey of 4,000 developers and operations specialists, 63% have already adopted DevOps strategies. This is a 26% increase in the
There’s a reason why I don’t do my own taxes. Not only does the boredom make me weepy, but the frustration is actually crippling. I am so outside of my depth that attempting to limp through the process of itemizing and logging deductions, praying that I don’t do it all wrong and end up without
On any given weekday, how busy is your work schedule? Between your morning routine, lunch meetings, and closing time, how often do you even have a few minutes to spare to think about (let alone manage) your data systems? If the answer is, “Not much,” it may be time to consider hiring or contracting with
When it comes to increasing the performance of your server, one of the most effective upgrades you can make is to add extra storage. While servers can be configured with terabytes of storage space, adding extra high-performance storage to your system can reap rewards for your business and your customers. Adding storage is similar to
“Scalability” is an important term for website owners to know, particularly around the holidays. The term means “the ability of a computer application or product (hardware or software) to continue to function well when it (or its context) is changed in size or volume in order to meet a user need.” In regards to hosting,
Businesses and website owners hosting in a data center rely on the dependability of that data center. In fact, that’s one of the main reasons why businesses chose to use data centers over storing their own information: data centers are more consistent, ensuring the constant availability of their websites. How does a data center guarantee reliability?
If you run a website, then you will have to store your data somewhere, and if you’re running a website that gets a lot of traffic, you will need a server to handle all of the information and data that needs to be delivered to clients when they access your site. Some people own their
