The Best Practice Analyzer is designed to review your server for any known issues that the Microsoft Support Team are aware of and to show you how to resolve those issues. This FAQ shows you how to install and run the BPA for the first time. The information in this FAQ pertains to Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, Windows Storage … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
SBS Best Practice Analyser updated this week
Well the tool was called the SBS Best Practices Analyser (Analyzer for the US guys) but it’s been called the Windows Server Solutions BPA since it was re-released for the SBS 2011 platform. Microsoft have released an update for this just this week. They announced it here. The BPA works on SBS 2011 Standard Edition, SBS 2011 Essentials, Windows Storage Server 2008 … [Read more...]
Why your business needs an SMB IT Professional.
I hear so many stories from friends about the lack of value that the companies they work for place on the IT systems in their business. One of the most common things I hear about are problems with websites caused by web designers, or other such people. Ultimately there’s a sliver of truth in there somewhere, but just the same, the business owner often disavows all … [Read more...]
SharePoint – Beyond the Basics – Final chance to register
I reported a few weeks back about Robert Cranes upcoming SharePoint training course. I hear that positions are filling fast and the course is on in just two days – therefore if you’ve not registered yet, now is the time to do it. You can find out more about the course and register directly with Robert for it here. … [Read more...]
Am I one of the top 150 SMB Influencers?
I’ve had many people say that they’ve gotten great value from this blog and the work I’ve done in the SMB community over the years. I’ve also heard that said about many of my SMB peers, from those that run blogs, presentations and community groups. Last year I was fortunate enough to be voted into the top 150 SMB Influencers along with a number of my peers as well … [Read more...]