# Cloud

## [10 Tips for Planning your Rack Layout](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/10-tips-for-planning-your-rack-layout/)

We all know about the horror stories. They go by many names: rats’ nest, birds’ nest, spaghetti cabling. And unfortunately, they are all too common place. It usually stems from a rushed implementation. In the heat of a Severity 1 incident someone does a rushed patch to get a server […]

## [Cloud Infrastructure- What Options Are Right For Your business](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/cloud-infrastructure/)

You are considering moving your IT systems to the cloud. When it comes to Cloud Infrastructure, there are many different types of solutions to choose from. Each type of Cloud Infrastructure has its own unique benefits and drawbacks. It is important for business owners, directors and managers to understand the

## [Online Backup Vs Cloud Storage. What’s Best For Your Business?](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/online-backup-vs-cloud-storage/)

Data backups and data storage are different things. Why do they matter for your business? This article will examine cloud storage and cloud backups of your data, including the pros and cons of both. We’ll also consider the storage of archived data and we’ll detail how data backups are used

## [How Cloud Infrastructure Security Can Save Your Business](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/how-cloud-infrastructure-security-can-save-your-business/)

Moving your IT infrastructure and services to the cloud can have major benefits for your business. As with any online system or device, however, it is essential to have security measures in place. This article will outline some of the benefits for your organisation of moving your IT infrastructure to

## [Everything Involved In A Cloud Managed Backup](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/everything-involved-in-a-cloud-managed-backup/)

A “Cloud-managed backup” assumes You have cloud-based IT and Your IT systems and data are under the care of a Managed Service provider. In this case, you don’t need to worry about backups or Disaster Recovery, your IT support team will take care of it for you! For everyone without

## [What You Should Expect From Professional It Services](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/what-you-should-expect-from-professional-it-services/)

So, you realise your business needs professional IT services. You may be thinking of moving to the cloud for the mobility and collaborative benefits. Maybe your system needs a fix or boost to enhance performance. Or you may need to increase your storage capacity. If you are considering outsourcing your

## [5 Ways to Approach Your Legacy IT Systems](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/5-ways-to-approach-your-legacy-it-systems/)

When you hear the term “legacy” used in the media, it’s usually used to compliment someone who is a trailblazer or pioneer. However, in the IT world it is nearly always used to describe a problem system, typified by high costs to substitute, upgrade or integrate with, and seemingly impossible

## [Why You Should Use Microsoft Teams For Your Projects](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/why-you-should-use-microsoft-teams-for-your-projects/)

Successful projects require communication across different areas of a business. This can often mean seeking out various stakeholders of the business, who can be based anywhere. Trying to collaborate when critical members of the team are based in different cities, states or even countries can be difficult. Finding a tool

## [Is It Time For An Upgrade?](https://www.starboardit.com.au/insights/is-it-time-for-an-upgrade/)

It’s that time again when certain editions of Microsoft software, likely the same ones that are running all of your business-critical apps, phases it way out of extended support and into the unknown. We’re talking about: · Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 – Extended support ends July 9, 2019