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    IT insights, cybersecurity tips, and technology best practices from our team.

    managed IT
    small business
    IT support

    What Small Businesses Should Expect from IT Support Services

    DCDustin CollettMarch 1, 2026

    Not sure what to look for in a small business IT support provider? Here's what to expect, and what to demand, from managed IT services.

    cybersecurity
    SEB
    Browsers

    Why the Browser is Your Most Important Business Application

    JDJesse DurkeeFebruary 26, 2026

    The browser quietly became your most important application. As work moved to SaaS and encrypted traffic removed traditional visibility, risk concentrated inside the tab. Enterprise browsers aren’t about new tools they’re about reducing blast radius, restoring visibility, where work actually happens.

    cybersecurity
    best-practices
    identity

    Passkeys & Phishing-Resistant MFA

    MCMelissa CollettFebruary 26, 2026

    MFA is essential, but not all MFA is created equal. Here’s how phishing-resistant MFA and passkeys help stop modern attacks (and how to roll them out without starting a user revolt).

    ai-automation
    workflow-optimization

    AI Workflow Wins: Driving Efficiency and Growth for MSP Clients

    DCDustin CollettFebruary 26, 2026

    AI is transforming how businesses operate by automating workflows, providing insights, and enhancing security. Discover the top wins for companies leveraging managed IT services and how an MSP partner can help you implement them effectively.

    cybersecurity
    best-practices
    MFA

    Why Multi-Factor Authentication Matters for Your Business

    JDJesse DurkeeFebruary 20, 2026

    Multi-factor authentication is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your business from cyberattacks. Learn why MFA should be non-negotiable for every organization.

    backup
    disaster-recovery
    best-practices

    5 Backup Best Practices Every Business Should Follow

    DCDustin CollettFebruary 15, 2026

    Data loss can cripple a business overnight. Follow these five backup best practices to ensure your critical data is always recoverable.

    managed-services
    business
    guide

    How to Choose the Right Managed Service Provider

    DCDustin CollettFebruary 10, 2026

    Not all MSPs are created equal. Learn the key factors to consider when selecting a managed service provider for your business.

    sql-express
    msde
    sql-server-backups
    task-scheduler
    historical

    Automating SQL Express Backups

    BKBrian KnightAugust 13, 2006

    A preserved SQL Express and MSDE backup-scheduling article describing Brian Knight's historical three-file script package.

    sql-server-2005
    service-pack
    ssis
    database-mirroring
    historical

    Service Pack 1 Released!

    BKBrian KnightApril 20, 2006

    A preserved announcement of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 and its database mirroring and SSIS enhancements.

    ssis
    sql-server-integration-services
    execute-sql-task
    connection-managers
    ssis-variables

    SSIS: Using Variables in Connection Managers

    BKBrian KnightMarch 3, 2006

    Load connection values with an Execute SQL Task, map each row to SSIS variables, and use those variables in connection-manager expressions.