Small Business, the Microsoft Server Dilemma and the Cloud
For some time I’ve heard colleagues say Microsoft is slowly forcing us to the cloud. I never truly understood what this meant…until now. Yes, Microsoft has and is focused on selling their cloud products. However, the change to Microsoft’s Server product line greatly...
Microsoft Announces Product and Pricing Changes
Microsoft announced changes as a part of their “Modern Commerce” initiative effective Oct 1, 2018. Highlights: Commercial prices increased 10 percent over current on-premises pricing affecting Office 2019, Enterprise CAL, Core CAL, and server products. Remove...
Java Update Confusion
Several customers recently asked about a new message they see when updating Java. It looks like the one below. I must admit I was greatly concerned the first time I saw this message. Like many people, I skimmed over it and only read “Important”..”Changes”..”Corporate...
End of Support for SQL Server 2008 & 2008 R2
According to Microsoft, Extended Support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end on July 9, 2019. End of support means the end of regular security updates. #CyberSecurity breaches continue to make headlines. Many of them could be avoided by keeping systems...
The Danger of Not Upgrading Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Now
All good things must come to an end—and that includes Windows 7 for both business and personal use as well as Windows Server 2008 R2. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will officially end all software and security updates and support for the popular operating systems. *...