There has been plenty of hype around secure access service edge. Some even say it is replacing legacy network and security architectures. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, lays out what it is, how it fits within the security and networking landscape, whether it is replacing SD-WAN, its benefits, its challenges, and how to implement ...
To make interviewing job candidates for IT support positions a little easier, TechRepublic Premium has collected and categorized a number of interview questions submitted by its members. You can use some of these questions as written but will need to modify others to match the job skill you are seeking. Featured text from the download: ...
If you use Linux, chances are pretty good you use Bash. But what is it? In this guide, written by Jack Wallen for TechRepublic Premium, learn about Bourne-Again SHell, and why it is a useful tool for Linux administrators. The download explains how to create aliases and functions, customize your Bash prompt, and more. Featured ...
Whether you are a freelancer working out of your bedroom or a Fortune 500 enterprise with 100,000 global employees, there is one common truth — financial transactions must be recorded, stored, and reported. It’s the only way to know for sure just how well and how successful a business operation is performing. Financial accounting is ...
Information systems and communications networks, and the technology that makes them possible, are the bedrock infrastructural components that every modern business needs to operate effectively and successfully. Everything from basic email to financial management to sophisticated cloud computing services begins and ends with well-maintained, and always available, information technology systems. Designing, implementing, and maintaining information ...
Software engineering is complex, especially when businesses are continuously trying to deliver personalized and new products to customers. If you are a part of this technology change, chances are you will have to constantly learn, unlearn, and update your existing software knowledge. Avya Chaudhary, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents a rundown of 10 important reads ...
Blockchain ranks up there with generative AI as one of the biggest revolutionary technologies of the 21st century. While the technology is usually associated with cryptocurrency, recent trends suggest it is advancing beyond crypto to fit into many other areas, including banks and financial services, supply chain management, and identity verifications. To help you understand ...
You’ve been preparing to enter the world of IT consulting for what seems like an eternity. You know your skills are sound — you can navigate your way around every OS known to humankind, you can subnet like nobody’s business, and security… no one can keep the unwanted out like you. So what’s stopping you ...
The prevalence of teleconferencing demonstrates the need for a set of concrete guidelines as to how it should be conducted. This includes the expectations for employees, organizations, and the conference meetings themselves. The purpose of this Teleconferencing Policy, written by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide requirements for conducting successful and professional teleconferences, ...
The increasing emphasis on securing sensitive data by regulatory agencies and governments worldwide has opened job opportunities beyond criminal justice for capable individuals with proficient technical skills, inquisitive analytical mindsets, and the tenacious drive to solve seemingly intractable problems. This customizable hiring kit, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you ...
One of the best ways to identify promising candidates for a job opening is via a telephone interview. By asking both general and position-specific questions, you can get a read on candidates’ experience, skills, and personality. This cheat sheet from TechRepublic Premium provides a framework for assessing qualifications for a software developer role. Featured text ...
According to PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-28, the global gaming industry revenues are expected to top $300 billion by 2028, more than double its level in 2019. As a fast-growing industry, video game development is also one of the most attractive areas for individuals seeking satisfying programming careers. At the foundational level of ...
Determining how and when to renew support contracts can be tedious and time-consuming. This vendor contract renewal planner, created by Scott Matteson for TechRepublic Premium, will help you schedule support renewals and budget the related costs. Featured text from the download: SCHEDULING RENEWALS Some companies schedule their support contract renewals to take effect all at ...
If you’re an administrator of systems, no matter the platform, you know that it’s only a matter of time before you find yourself having to troubleshoot any given problem. Sometimes the problems are really simple, so the troubleshooting is quick and painless. On other occasions, however, the problems are considerably more challenging. When those troublesome ...