In the previous post, we talked about Windows Server 2008 end of life upgrade strategies and considerations that need to be made when choosing an upgrade path. If an in-place upgrade is not an option, performing a migration or data migration to a different server running a supported Windows Server operating system is a great … Read More
Windows Server 2008 End of Life Upgrade Strategies [GUIDE].
In case you haven’t heard, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are reaching the end of all support on January 14, 2020. This means there will be no new regular security or other updates for the platform. As with any end of life scenario that may be looming, you need … Read More
We are growing – yet again!
Here is an opportunity for experienced Sr. Systems Engineers and Sr. Network Engineers to join our team of consultants in the Greater Milwaukee area. The primary responsibility is to provide networking/server support services for our customers. A strong candidate will be able to provide on-going technical support services and planning … Read More
Understanding the E-Rate Process for 2019-20.
The E-Rate process has begun for the 2019-20 application cycle, so we’ve created a quick guide to show you who can claim funds and what you can claim for. Who’s covered? All public and private Pre K-12 schools and public libraries. You receive discounts based on the number of students … Read More
Join us at the Catholic Educators Convention 2018
Join Source One Technology at the Catholic Educators Convention 2018 at the Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, to learn more about how we support private schools in Wisconsin. You can register for the event on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee convention page.
Using Aruba ClearPass for Network Access Control [Use Cases].
Organizations today love the idea of anywhere, anytime connectivity, but in their rush to get everything connected, often ignore the need for secure Network Access Control (NAC). In this article, we show you how you can use Aruba ClearPass to identify, control and respond to common network access issues and … Read More
We’re hiring another Sr. Network/Server Consultant
WE ARE GROWING – AGAIN! Here is an opportunity for experienced Sr. Systems Engineers and Sr. Network Consultants to join our team in the Greater Milwaukee area. The primary responsibility is to provide networking/server support services for our customers. A strong candidate will be able to provide on-going technical support … Read More
We’ve moved to new offices in Brookfield.
It’s our biggest migration to date – not data, desks! Source One Technology has moved from Waukesha to Bishops Woods, Brookfield! Get in touch if you’d like to discuss how we can help you save time and money on frustrating network and computer issues, or if you just want to … Read More
5 Causes of Poor Wireless Access in Schools and How to Fix the Problem [Updated 2018].
We asked K-12 educators and school professionals in Milwaukee what the top issues with their school IT were. It came as no surprise to us that internet and poor wireless access were at or near the top of everyone’s list of issues (as was funding). In this article we’ll … Read More
A Simple Guide to Fixing Business IT Problems for Small Business Owners.
Fixing business IT problems can be a regular source of pain for many small business owners. Technology is great when it’s working, but can soon become a time and money drain otherwise. Despite the fact that worldwide IT spending was flat in 2016, it still totaled approximately $3.41 trillion. That’s … Read More
Finding out ALL the Public Gmail IP Address Ranges.
If you’re like most firewall administrators, you dislike the idea of opening up port 25, 465, and 587 for outbound traffic to the -entire- internet. Doing so can result in your organization’s public IP address getting blacklisted in a hurry if any of your internal devices get infected with malware, … Read More
Hiring yet another Sr. Network/Server Consultant
WE ARE GROWING! Here is an opportunity for experienced Sr. Systems Engineers and Sr. Network Consultants to join our team in the Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha areas. The primary responsibility is to provide networking/server support services for our customers. A strong candidate will be able to provide on-going technical support … Read More
Building a Nonprofit IT Security Plan for Data, Systems and Processes.
As if running a nonprofit organization, raising money and helping the community isn’t enough of a struggle. Every nonprofit must worry about hackers targeting their computer network. Charities are extremely vulnerable for a variety of reasons. Volunteers rarely go through deep background screenings. Employees and volunteers use personal emails for … Read More
Managed Services Providers (MSPs): What They Do and Why You Need Them.
For most organizations, IT is ‘plumbing’ – you know you need it, and it needs to work, but you’d rather not have to roll up your sleeves to work out how to flush your caches or fix that data leak! Managed Services Provider’s (MSPs) are technology consultants who take away … Read More
Cloud Computing Services: Migrating Systems to the Cloud
Here’s a scenario where Cloud Computing Services can provide value-add for your company… Imagine a small Milwaukee video production company’s editor filtering through a network of drives, looking for the right clips to complete a teaser video for his new client. Burning the midnight oil to complete a project due … Read More
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, and as well as getting to share what we do with attendees, BrainStorm is also a great place to learn about what’s keeping IT professionals … Read More
An effective problem solving process for IT professionals.
As IT professionals, we are regularly expected to troubleshoot all kinds of technology problems as they arise during the day to day operations of our jobs. This guide walks you through the thought process and practical steps you need to take for effective problem solving. Sometimes the issues we face … Read More
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 cases, it’s just really old and doesn’t necessarily apply to newer Microsoft Server operating systems. The following information below can be used on a … Read More
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 got the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Catholic Educators Convention (CEC), we jumped at the chance to make life a little bit easier with a … Read More
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 last Friday. MAPA provides professional development to principals in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and works closely with the Office for Schools. The bi-annual event, attended … Read More
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 new condition off their hands. The racks would have cost from $1,499 to $2,499 new and were in excellent condition. Having worked with schools and … Read More
Sponsoring the Catholic Educators Convention in Milwaukee – 10/14/2016
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 14th in Milwaukee, WI. This event is geared towards professional development for educators and school improvement initiatives. Please make sure to stop by our booth … Read More
802.11ac wireless: Channel Bonding, MIMO, Spatial Streams, and Beamforming
This article was written by Robert Edwards, HP Aruba Systems Engineer and posted with author’s permission. For this tech tip I’d like to define 802.11ac wireless RF terms that we throw out a lot but never really define. MIMO – (Multiple Input/Multiple Output) Unlike traditional/old 802.11a/b/g radios, which use single-input … Read More
Checking the size of your VMware core dump Partition ESXi 5.5 and 6.0
The other day I had both my VMware 5.5 U2 host servers that were part of a VMware HA cluster –CRASH- with a PSOD at nearly the same exact time. Luckily it happened on a weekend and the outage wasn’t even noticed by users. My first steps in figuring out … Read More
What makes an excellent desktop support technician?
Just about any company needs someone to provide desktop support from time to time. Finding the best people for the job, however, isn’t always simple. Many businesses pick their IT technicians without much thought, and that can lead to huge problems, delays, and disappointments. When choosing the lifeline for your … Read More
How to deploy HP MSM wireless – a step by step guide
Having trouble understanding the cumbersome and lengthy installation and setup guides provided by HP when it comes to setting up and deploying an HP MSM controller-based wireless solution? Take a look at this how-to document written by Source One Technology to help you better understand the necessary steps for successfully … Read More
Insufficient Power Allocation error message on HP switches
If you’re finding it frustrating that your new HPE 2530 series switch is giving you Insufficient Power Allocation error messages when you start plugging in various PoE devices such as phones, cameras, access points, etc. then this article should help solve the problem for you in certain cases. Power draw … Read More
A practical Professional Development Day plan for IT staff
Professional Development Days are a mandatory requirement for employees at schools across Wisconsin. Teaching staff work with senior management to develop tailored training plans that aim to improve education standards, contribute to improving student performance and enhance personal skills. For Chad Edstrand, IT Director at North Lake School District this … Read More
The cost of not having a backup strategy for your business
There are a few dangers that can bring a company down regardless of its size. One of them is data loss. Think about it: if you suddenly lost every corporate file the company has, could you recover? Without a backup strategy, the answer is most likely “no”. We want to … Read More
What are the main causes of computer virus infections?
Computer virus infections are the nightmare of a business owner. That’s hardly a surprise, though. After all, what business owner wants to deal with computer infections that can cause severe damage to their data and important documents? It’s no secret that computer viruses can cause companies to lose: Client data Customers … Read More
Supporting sponsor for Urban Ecology Center’s 9th annual Summer Solstice Soiree!
We are happy to be a supporting sponsor Urban Ecology Center’s 9th annual Summer Solstice Soiree! For more information, check out the following link: http://urbanecologycenter.org/solstice Come celebrate 25 years of educating urban youth, preserving the land, connecting people to nature and bringing communities together! Follow @SOURCEONE_WI Related articles
Your Guide when It Comes to Choosing a Strong Password
What’s the first thing you do when you open your laptop? If you’re someone that cares about protecting their personal data, then your answer would be “I enter my password”. Nowadays, we use passwords for basically every account that we have online and sometimes even for our phone. Choosing a strong … Read More
The new Windows Server Essentials experience
The third quarter of 2016 will bring a smile to the face of many business owners throughout the world. That’s when Windows Server 2016 will launch. You can look at it as the big brother of Windows Server Essentials. With the new software at our doorstep, let’s go over its features and … Read More
The most common cases of phishing and how to avoid them
Phishing is the act of obtaining sensitive company data and financial details by using deceiving methods. Surprisingly, many businesses and institutions still fall prey to common cases of phishing nowadays. While people have learned how to avoid such intrusions over time, the methods themselves have been perfected. That means that the risk of falling … Read More
Hiring Sr. Network/Server Consultant
WE ARE GROWING! Here is an opportunity for experienced Sr. Systems Engineers and Sr. Network Consultants to join our team in the Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha areas. The primary responsibility is to provide networking/server support services for our customers. A strong candidate will be able to provide on-going technical support … Read More
Setting the default file location for attachments in Microsoft Outlook
Let’s suppose you’re the Network Administrator that provides IT support for a company called Globex Corporation based here in Waukesha, WI. You have 100+ users accessing Microsoft Outlook 2013 from a Remote Desktop Service farm (RDS). Unfortunately, without the default file location configured for Outlook 2013, one of the most … Read More
Why Your Business Should Consider Office 365 in 2016
Each day, new applications release with the sole intent of improving the efficiency of businesses. While some apps are not necessary, others can be real lifesavers. Here is a piece of software from the latter category: Office 365. This new Office has the features of Office 2016 and many more. … Read More
Finding and removing old computer accounts in your Active Directory domain
Any server administrator that works with Windows Server and Active Directory can tell you that it’s not uncommon for Active Directory to be littered with old and stale data, including old computer accounts. It doesn’t matter whether your organization is a small business running a single server or a large … Read More
Is your data protection policy protecting your employees and students?
It seems like a regular occurrence these days that we’re hearing about a company’s employee records or customer data getting stolen by hackers. Well-known companies like Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Home Depot, Target, Anthem Insurance, and others have fallen prey to data protection breaches that resulted in private information getting stolen. … Read More
BrainStorm K20 – that was amazing!
This year’s BrainStorm K20 conference in the Wisconsin Dells was positively electric as education technologists from across the Midwest gathered together to connect, inform, and inspire. We sure hope your school or school district had the opportunity to attend! It was truly an amazing experience! The focus for Source One Technology … Read More
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