Yesterday we had clients IT manager call us. A user had received an email on their personal email and then forwarded it to their work email, and subsequently opened it… the result was that their main file server, and multiple NAS devices were all encrypted with Cryptolocker. Unfortunately this also encrypted their StorageCraft ShadowProtect backup images which took … [Read more...]
How can I integrate Windows 10 into SBS 2008, SBS 2011 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials?
With the release of Windows 10, Microsoft have needed to provide updates for older versions of SBS to make it work properly. Adding Windows 10 to an SBS 2008, SBS 2011 network or Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials itself is pretty simple. Here’s links to the Third Tier blog where you can see specific instructions on how to get Windows 10 working with these now defunct versions … [Read more...]
Third Tier Brain Explosion Event at SMBNation – get into it!
Last year I was part of the Third Tier Pre-Day even at SMBNation in Las Vegas. This brain exploding day gave deep deep insights into facets of SBS and the SMB technology stack that few could obtain elsewhere. This year, whilst I’m not involved in the Brain Explosion event, I’d still highly recommend it. Amy and the gang have announced the content for the day … [Read more...]
SMBNation – be there baby!
If you are not going to SMBNation then you are missing out on not only some great parties, but boat loads of great information. I’ve been fortunate enough to be one of the few people that has spoken at all SMBNation Fall events since inception in Indianapolis all those years ago and I can only say that Harrys last year event was the best ever. This year is set to … [Read more...]
SMBNation – ThirdTier Pre Day – Hyper-V Mythbusters
Ok – don’t say I didn’t warn you, but when you get the likes of Eriq Neale, Dave Shackelford, Cliff Gailher and myself together for a day pack full of great technical information, you ARE GOING TO HAVE YOUR HEAD EXPLODE… Hot Vegas Style Paramedics will be standing by with defibrillators, and rubber gloves to attend to the messy explosions that may result… ok maybe they won’t … [Read more...]