IT Maturity Part 2: Behaviors of a Successful IT Organization
Success is hard to define. Especially in an IT organization where unmeasurable factors can make all the difference.
View ArticleIT Maturity Part 3: What We Didn't See in a Successful Organization
What's not working is sometimes more telling than what is working.
View ArticleIT Maturity Part 4: Conclusions for a Successful IT Organization
Success starts with finding the right person for the right job.
View ArticleWindows Server 2012: IT Pros Will Need WS-MAN Remoting Skills (And Not Just...
Don Jones breaks down why you won't be able to skip learning the WS-MAN protocol in Windows Server 2012.
View ArticleAre Datacenters Transforming into Private Clouds? Sort Of ...
Don Jones discusses that no matter how hard it is to resist the buzzword "cloud," it's an unavoidable part of IT. Especially when it comes to datacenters.
View ArticleAre Microsoft's New Certifications Worth the Effort?
Which is more important: real-world experience or Microsoft certifications?
View ArticleWindows Server 2012: An Upgrade Only a Geek Could Love
While the masses won't be salivating over Windows Server 2012, IT will love it.
View ArticleWindows 8: What Microsoft Isn't Telling You
Windows 8 has a lot of revolutionary and brilliant changes that will make this OS perfect for both the home and enterprise. Too bad Microsoft doesn't know how to articulately convince you of that…
View ArticleClearing Up Some Windows 8 Activation Confusion
Since Microsoft is staying quiet, here's someone with hands-on experience to clear the air.
View ArticleWelcome, IT Decision Makers
Welcome to Don Jones' new blog for IT decision makers on Redmondmag.com.
View ArticlePlease Stop Saying 'Cloud'
What folks routinely refer to as the "cloud" in the IT industry is actually something very different. Don clarifies some of the myths.
View ArticleHow Your Political Issues Are Killing Your IT
Why put up with idiotic rules that do nothing but make your job more difficult?
View ArticleWhy Your Datacenter Isn't a Private Cloud (and Why Maybe it Should Be)
Although the term "cloud" is hugely overused, don't ignore sane advise when it has to do your company's datacenter.
View ArticleAre You Running Your IT Shop Like a Caveman?
Home-grown and cobbled-together solutions often cost you much more than you think.
View ArticleWhich Network Admins Bring Real IT Value?
Evaluate your staff on how well they work outside the task wizard.
View ArticleDo You Need a Security Buddy?
Here's a quick guide on how to protect you and your system.
View ArticleWhy Most IT Departments Are Modeled After a DMV (Even Yours!)
Don't stifle change -- take steps now to prevent your department from abusing the gov't-created ITIL structure.
View ArticleSpace to Watch: Mobile Device Management
Mobile devices are here to stay. Make sure you implement them into your IT game plan.
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