Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a vendor-agnostic application protocol that anyone can use to locate individuals, organizations, and other resources such as devices and files on a network. As an open-source protocol, it provides a...
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is Microsoft’s proprietary communications protocol that allows devices running any operating system (OS) to connect remotely. IT administrators can use RDP to remotely diagnose employees’...
The demand for a fully remote work infrastructure has increased in the past few years, driven primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic. Azure Virtual Desktop (VD), virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and Remote Desktop...
A hypervisor allows multiple operating systems (OSs) and applications to run on the same physical host, allowing organizations to consolidate IT resources, lower costs, and increase efficiency. It’s a fundamental tool in the...
With traditional IT infrastructures becoming increasingly unsuitable for a growing number of business needs, more organizations are turning to the cloud for answers. But while cloud environments certainly offer capable solutions,...
Today’s hybrid workplace environments have changed the fundamental way modern businesses operate. Whether you plan to establish a fully remote or hybrid workplace environment, ensuring that your employees...
When you use a cloud server, you are storing your data in a shared virtual environment. In contrast, the traditional, or on-site, server that is housed on your premises is either managed by your own IT staff or outsourced to...
Green cloud computing is the practice of moving to cloud infrastructures where datacenters utilize resources more efficiently and have lower carbon footprints. In the EU, the European Commission is taking...