TechSoup Articles: Networks

Demystifying Remote Access: Part 1

TechSoup — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500

In part one of this two-part piece from Sage, learn about the technical components to remote access.

Demystifying Remote Access: Part 2

TechSoup — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:00 -0500

In part two of this whitepaper from Sage, learn about the skills required for implementing remote access and what you should look for in your organization.

Workshifting Benefits: The Bottom Line

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0600

A white paper from Citrix Online outlines the benefits of letting employees work from home

Workshifting Benefits: The Bottom Line

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:16:11 -0600

A white paper from Citrix Online outlines the benefits of letting employees work from home.

Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions

TechSoup — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:33:49 -0600

Unclear about computer networking? We lay out the basics for nonprofits and libraries.

Networking 101: Understanding Your Needs and Options

TechSoup — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:32:48 -0600

This article provides a roadmap to networking options for nonprofits and libraries and also offers some questions to help make the best choices while building a network to suit your organizations needs.

Networking 101: Understanding Your Needs and Options

TechSoup — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0600

Networking 101: Concepts and Definitions

TechSoup — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:00:00 -0600

Unclear about computer networking? We lay out the basics for nonprofits and libraries.

Engaging Constituents Using Mobile Technology

TechSoup — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:32:08 -0600

How can you best communicate with your constituents by using text messages, web pages, and mobile applications? Idealware looks at each method in detail to help you navigate the options to deliver content and engage users in donations and ongoing conversations.

Phone Systems on a Shoestring

TechSoup — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:19:09 -0600

What's the best phone system - at the best price - to meet your organization's needs?

Engaging Constituents Using Mobile Technology

TechSoup — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Phone Systems on a Shoestring

TechSoup — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Should you go with a traditional phone system or VoIP? What does VoIP mean, anyway? Do you need to support both onsite and offsite employees? Idealware talked to a number of nonprofit IT specialists about the best choices for reliable phone systems that won’t cost a fortune.

Email Continuity - Hosted Solutions and Their Benefits

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:00 -0600

Why - and how - organizations should consider the potential impact of email downtime.

Network Troubleshooting for Servers

TechSoup — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0500

In the final article in our three-part series, we'll outline the places to look when your server behaves badly.

Network Troubleshooting for Workstations

TechSoup — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0500

Second in the series on how to troubleshoot for your organization’s network.

Network Troubleshooting: Introduction

TechSoup — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0600

First in a three-part series on how to pinpoint your organizations network problems.

How Telecommunications Is Changing Work for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Adopting open work through the use of telecom solutions allows an organization to operate with greater efficiency, reduce costs, and create a more flexible and productive work experience for its team.

An Introduction to Transport Layer Security

TechSoup — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Protect sensitive data — and comply with regulations — with TLS/SSL.

Unified Communications Options for Nonprofits

TechSoup — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 -0500

New solutions can streamline communications and spare the environment.

Selecting and Configuring a Firewall

TechSoup — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0600

Protecting your nonprofit organization’s information and network with firewalls.

Setting Up and Managing Cisco UC520

TechSoup — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0600

An administrator's guide to Cisco's VoIP system.

Introduction to Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

TechSoup — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Learn how VPN can let you access your office's network over the Internet while at home or traveling.

VoIP for Your Nonprofit

TechSoup — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0500

Introducing Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series

Networks 101: An Introduction to Server Applications

TechSoup — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0500

We'll introduce you to some of the more common server applications and their uses.

How to Extend Your Wireless Network

TechSoup — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0500

We'll show you techniques even non-techies can use to extend the range and coverage of your network.

Do I Need a Server?

TechSoup — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:00:00 -0500

Signs that it may be time for your growing nonprofit to consider a server.

Remote Administration for Windows Server

TechSoup — Sun, 01 May 2005 14:00:00 -0500

Use remote administration features in Windows to administer your server from afar.

Peer-to-Peer File Sharing in OS X

TechSoup — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:00:00 -0500

Use Mac OS X's built-in peer-to-peer file sharing to get more done.

Networks 101: Peer-To-Peer Networks

TechSoup — Tue, 22 Apr 2003 14:00:00 -0500

Sometimes, a simple peer-to-peer network may be all you need. We'll talk you through the basics.