If you’re a systems administrator, you know the importance of log files. Without those crucial bits of saved information, you might not know where to start troubleshooting issues on your servers. With that information on hand, you are empowered to not only troubleshoot but better optimize your servers for the task at hand. This guide, ...

Whether you are building a personal wealth management portfolio or breaking into the sector, having the right information in this industry is essential. Ray Fernandez, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this wealth management glossary to enrich your understanding and support your success throughout your wealth building journey. Featured definition from the glossary: Ad valorem fees ...

Financial management is essential to startups. According to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20% of businesses fail in their first year. This rate increases as time passes, with 30% failing in the second year and 50% failing by the fifth. Effective financial monitoring and allocation in the initial stages of establishing ...

Even though no technology can take the place of talking face to face, the following ideas from TechRepublic Premium can help you better manage a dispersed project team. Featured text from the download: 3: Plan the handoffs Sometimes, multiple people in different locations are working on the same, or related, deliverables. In these cases, the ...

As businesses constantly evolve in response to technological advancements, having a competent platform developer is paramount for any company aspiring to optimize its online presence and internal operations. Recruiting a platform developer with the right combination of technical knowledge and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This customizable hiring kit, written by Maria Carrisa ...

Don’t let your valuable corporate assets and proprietary information walk out the door when an employee leaves the company. This policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, provides the framework for a non-compete agreement with employees so that they understand what knowledge and skills they can and can’t take with them if they depart ...

Technological advances in recent years have provided great advantages by offering diverse tools, software and platforms that generate operational flexibility. It has also led to some complex challenges: keeping track of massive amounts of data in disparate locations, under various user controls and accessed via different types of devices, both personally and company-owned. Shadow IT ...

Unless you’ve been using Linux distributions that intentionally replace systemd for another initialization system, you’ve worked with this tool. But have you really? If you haven’t spent time diving into how to properly use systemd on your Linux operating systems, you might be missing out on some very helpful features. This TechRepublic Premium guide, created ...

Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tool, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: ...

Numerous studies have demonstrated the physical and mental health benefits provided by holidays and vacation time, which help employees maintain a positive work-life balance. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for requesting, filing and permitting paid/unpaid time off as well as to ensure coverage ...

Nearly half of Americans, 46%, have had a password stolen in the past year. Out of all the accounts that were breached, more than three-quarters (77%) of those users had their personal information stolen, such as their personal address, credit card number and Social Security Number. Password attacks on businesses can expose even more critical ...

Email-based cyberattacks are rampant. If we go by figures, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reports that 90% of successful cyberattacks begin with phishing emails. While phishing emails can target individuals and businesses of all sizes, attackers may prefer to double down their aim at senior-level employees to increase their chances of catching a ...

The concept of beauty has evolved significantly over time. People have progressively embraced a more inclusive definition of beauty, acknowledging its multifaceted nature encompassing age, race, ethnicity, gender, body type and beyond. This broader perspective has led to greater acceptance and celebration of individual uniqueness. With beautytech, short for beauty technology, people can now freely ...

Many organizations, especially those with large workloads, have increasingly turned to cloud computing. Gartner predicts that by 2026, about 75% of organizations will adopt the cloud as their fundamental infrastructure due to its flexibility, scalability, potential cost savings, and ability to support innovation and business growth. Although several computing models exist, hybrid cloud and multicloud ...

To test your sensitivity to criticism, ask yourself how receptive you were to the critical words of your immediate supervisor during your last performance appraisal. Dealing with criticism is not easy. On the contrary, analytical thinkers are convinced that their way is the only way. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these ...