Managing one server can be complicated enough, but what if you have multiple platforms to protect? Multi-server platforms are more common as we transition to an environment of highly distributed, cloud-based platforms. As we move further, multi-tenancy is becoming the new black when it comes to digital ecosystems. Continue reading
When it comes to data backup, it can be tempting to skip virtual machines. In many cases, virtual machines are hosted in the cloud or on high-end on-premises servers. These hosting environments have lower failure rates than other types of systems. Continue reading
Andrew started off with a degree in finance in 2009. Unfortunately, because of the recession, he had to switch gears and focus on IT instead of finance. He found a position at a company doing break-fix remotely and then was approached by some friends about starting their own IT company. Continue reading
According to the 2019 Cost of Cybercrime Study report by Accenture & Ponemon, the world economy is at risk of losing $US5.2 trillion globally over the next five years to cyber attacks. To avoid becoming a statistic in today’s dangerous cybersecurity landscape, more and more businesses are seeking ways to improve their security posture. Continue reading
For MSPs, pricing can mean the difference between signing on a new client or having potential leads check out the competition. Even when your service offerings are amazing, customers may pass due to pricing (that seems too low or too high). Continue reading
If you’re an MSP, backing up databases is a critical part of virtually every data backup and recovery plan that you provide to clients. It can also be a challenging part, because the approach required to back up databases differs in certain key respects from backing up other types of files. Continue reading
This week I welcome Thomas O’Brien with IDEOLITY to the show. Thomas is in the Kansas City area and has been in business since 1988. While it took Thomas and his partners about 3 years to settle on IT services, they have been going strong ever since. In 2008 they changed the name of the company to IDEOLITY to better reflect what they do and it’s also much shorter than the previous name. Continue reading
File-level backup is one of several commonly used backup techniques. This article explains which best practices to follow when performing file-level backup as an MSP. Continue reading
Customers are asking their Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) to expand services beyond simple RMM-type services to include Backup and Recovery. But with no real expertise, many MSPs make the same common mistakes when trying to protect their customer’s data, systems, and applications. So, where are MSP’s missing the mark and how can they prevent them? Continue reading
Clear internal documentation helps managed service providers to offer a consistent level of support to their clients. It is a baseline for team education and new-employee onboarding. It also helps to ensure the same high standards across your company. Continue reading
So you’re an MSP, and you want to add Security-as-a-Service, or SECaaS, to your offerings. Or, maybe you’re starting a new managed services business and want to focus on security from the start — which would make you a managed security services provider or MSSP. Continue reading
This week’s guest is Phillip Poarch with Tolar Systems out of Abilene, TX. Tolar has been in business since 1999 where they started with high-end consulting. In 2012 they switched over to the MSP model. Phillip has been with Tolar since 2012, the same year the changed their model. Continue reading
