If you missed BrainStorm 2017…
If you’re responsible for the IT in schools, the BrainStorm 2017 K20 Conference is a ‘must-attend’ event. We’ve been going for the last few years, ...
Applications, Hardware, Windows
Desktop support and desktops – have we made them too complicated?
Once upon a time, desktop support was the entry-level echelon of the IT infrastructure ladder. The mapping of drives, checking of cables, and maintenance of ...
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Windows Deployment Services
In this article, I will be highlighting the benefits of having the “right” Microsoft Windows Deployment technologies setup within your environment, along with Microsoft Deployment ...
An effective problem solving process for IT professionals
1. What is the actual problem? This should be the first question an IT professional should ask when it comes to troubleshooting various IT related ...
Is application virtualization now a necessity?
Microsoft’s move to Windows 10 and Server 2016 puts enterprises into a state of “perpetual migration” that brings a whole raft of challenges to enterprise ...
Minimise the risk of ransomware with these 10 effective methods.
Ransomware is a type of virus/malware that restricts access to an infected computer (by encrypting the files) and requires the person pay a ransom to ...
Configuring Secure LDAP using a 3rd party Certificate Authority
Some of the documentation that is available out there for configuring Secure LDAP on a Windows server is rather sketchy at best, or in some ...
Bearing gifts at the Catholic Educators Convention
Getting the latest technology into the classroom is a perennial problem for schools because of tight budgets and shifting priorities. So when Source One Technology ...
Windows 10 migration – dealing with the paradox of “perpetual migration”
When planning your Windows 10 migration, it is crucial to understand the new concept of “servicing branches”. Most Windows 10 clients without complicated application sets ...
Sharing our experience of Professional Development with MAPA
Having worked with schools for over 10 years, Source One Technology was invited to share its experiences with Milwaukee Archdiocese Principals Association (MAPA) members this ...
Regional settings for shared mailboxes in Office 365 / Exchange Online
I recently jumped in to assist a client experiencing multiple problems that occurred during a migration to Office 365. As I was working to correct ...
IT asset management – 3 vital keys to getting it right
Whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or anything in between, having at least a basic IT Asset Management (ITAM) process can help streamline ...
DNS scavenging in Active Directory – settings and configuration
In nearly every environment I’ve walked into, especially those that are more mature (read: older), DNS contains a plethora of stale entries, whether statically configured ...
Company news, Hardware, Networking, Servers
Summer server racks for schools
Earlier this Summer, our friends at Newport Network Solutions asked if we’d be interested in taking 12 HP and NetApp server racks in nearly brand ...
Sponsoring the Catholic Educators Convention in Milwaukee
Source One Technology is pleased to announce that we are stepping up to be a Platinum Sponsor at the Catholic Educators Convention this October the ...
