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Disk Encryption for Igaware Linux Small Business Server #sbs #igaware
The Igaware Linux Small Business now supports disk encryption. This means all data including file system is encrypted. Basically no-one can remove disks and mount them to extract any data. This means all your data is secure should your server … Continue reading
UPS use with the Igaware Linux Small Business Server #igaware #sbs
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) isn’t really necessary for the Igaware Linux Small Business Server. In fact we don’t recommend putting the Igaware Linux Small Business Server on a UPS because they can be problematic; UPS batteries start to die … Continue reading
Igaware Version 10.3.2 released #Igaware #linuxsbs
New Features and Improvements Encryption of the File Server data disk partition is now possible. Added From: and To: functionality to Spam, General and File Name whitelists. Added lots of Javascript JQuery improvements to the configuration Interface. Help popups are … Continue reading
Billion 8800NL Router Configuration Guide – for a more robust connection
You can connect the Igaware Linux Small Business Server to the Internet using a router of your choice, but if you choose a Billion 8800NL router you can expect connectivity to be robust. The Billion 8800NL combines an ADSL/ADSL2+ modem, … Continue reading
Forget PPTP – SSL is the secure way to connect to the #Igaware Linux Small Business Server
If you are using PPTP you should start using SSL instead. PPTP has never been particularly good. In fact it is very badly engineered; it’s stateless (equals problems) and insecure. SSL VPN overcomes these problems; it’s secure, reliable and easy … Continue reading
Igaware Version 10.3.0-2 released #Igaware #linuxsbs
* New Features and Improvements * Dynamic DNS. We have added support for several Dynamic DNS providers to the Network administration section. The server time is now updated at boot time via NTP and the BIOS clock is reset. Updated … Continue reading
Wanted: Linux Developer/Customer Hero
If you are looking for an IT development and support role, in a fast growing business, then we want to hear from you. You’ll have a good head for problem solving, good people skills, and a proven aptitude to writing … Continue reading
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Reality Check #sbs #igaware
I recently saw an article entitled ‘Go Ahead and Shoot the Server: End of Microsoft Small Business Server Inspires Cloud Adoption with Small Businesses’. What utter nonsense. It seems that cloud purveyors remain firmly detached from reality. The only thing … Continue reading
A stress free business model for computer resellers
The computer reseller business model has been, and still is, very much about making money from fixing things. In fact, not just fixing them, but patching, updating and adding on extra stuff to make things work properly and remain secure. … Continue reading
Igaware Linux Small Business Server – Easy #linux #sbs #linuxsbs #igaware
I’m often asked ‘what sets Igaware apart from other vendors’. We’ll if there’s one word that sets the Igaware Linux Small Business Server apart then that word would have to be easy. (If asked for two words, I’d say hassle free). … Continue reading