The AIS Network Team wishes to tribute founder Dan Lundahl, who passed away on February 7, 2022. Deeply respected by those who knew him best, Dan has been described as the creative entrepreneur whose vision launched the company, the business leader whose dedication and high standards of service to customers made the company thrive, the … Read more
Microsoft Azure and SQL Server Microsoft Azure does not sell virtual machines with SQL Server pre-installed but instead provides SQL Server databases derived from larger SQL Server Servers. Recently, a colleague asked me about SQL. If we sold someone a self-service HyperV private cloud, and they spun up an SQL instance, how would that be … Read more
Successful cloud migration begins with crucial decisions and simple steps forward, such as running Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. Why Azure? Customers choose Azure for their Windows Server workloads for cloud security, increased agility, and reduced costs. Do you mean I can’t just use my old Windows Server technology? Why not? Let’s take … Read more
Aging IT infrastructure presents many challenges for an educational institution, not the least of which is ensuring compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (or FERPA). Migration to the Cloud may seem like the obvious solution — it can help you cut costs and improve accessibility, two major problems presented by older hardware … Read more
Cloud backup vs. traditional backup: Which one is better? We take a look into each of the Pros and Cons and the various technologies used. Find out now.
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A big welcome to Eddie McAndrew, AISN’s new chief operating officer. In Eddie, we have a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He’s uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and operational excellence within AISN. Moreover, he has been successful at managing multi-million-dollar projects, bringing them in on time, within budget and with high … Read more
What business goals or objectives are driving cloud initiatives at your company? Could they be among these? Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) Improving customer support or services Gaining a competitive edge Enabling innovation Enabling business continuity Speed of deployment Replacing on-premise legacy technology Savings on CAPEX (capital expenditures) Reducing resource waste Greater flexibility to … Read more
No. Our site was not hacked. Period. Yesterday, a customer Googled us only to find this — under our name, a notation from Google, which indicated “This site may be hacked.” Since our core strength is security and we are regularly audited by independent auditors to ensure our 24x7x365 security posture, this surprised us considerably. … Read more
Looking for WannaCrypt ransomware defense? On Friday, May 12th, a large ransomware attack was launched, known as WannaCrypt (a.k.a. WannaCry). It infected more than 230,000 computers across 150 countries. This unprecedented cyberattack left organizations struggling in the aftermath as they try to recover. WannaCrypt demands payment of ransom in bitcoin and has spread in several … Read more