The Benefits of Virtualization
What is Virtualization? Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual, rather than physical, version of something. Virtualization can apply to computers, operating systems, storage devices, applications, networks and even your IP phone system components. However, server virtualization is at the heart of it. Organizations are challenged by the limitations of today’s servers, which are designed to run just one
operating system and application at a time. As a result, even
Beware of Ransomware!
We have experienced some clients recently who have been held hostage with ransomware software, specifically TeslaCrypt. Apparently it can find its way in via Adobe Flash. Ransomware works by entering a user’s computer and modifying files. The process involves renaming the files with alternate names and extensions, encrypting the files, and then locking up an encryption key, so the user cannot retain any use of the files. The encryption key is deposited somewhere in the operat
