Author Archives: jde6

From Xsan to StorNext – Managing Production Needs for Mac Users in Television and Post-Production File-Based Workflows

Posted on June 19, 2014 by jde6

You may know that Apple ships a world-class shared file system in its operating system called Xsan. What you may not know is that Xsan, and the 100% compatible StorNext file system power most of the world’s creative, television and … Continue reading →

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Enterprise Endpoint Backup for Higher Ed – Joe Wall

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jde6

Offering and managing a backup solution for colleges and universities poses unique challenges for IT teams. Windows machines are everywhere, but engineers use Linux, and designers and artists use Macs — and they all need to be protected. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Efficient Systems Management – is that possible? – John DeTroye

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jde6

This session will help IT folks understand that there are many methods for imaging, deploying, and managing Macs and other devices; but one plan for everything isn’t always the best way to approach the situation. When you have to deal … Continue reading →

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Managing Macs, and iOS from a single console

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jde6

Today, Macs and iOS devices are popular within the enterprise environment. But most enterprises aren’t set up to manage and secure them in an efficient way. Macs, iPhones and iPads present unique challenges when it comes to protecting the sensitive … Continue reading →

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Extending Apple’s Native Tools

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jde6

Apple has recently introduced a steady stream of enterprise-ready tools, including FileVault 2 and Gatekeeper. These native tools are simple, intuitive ways to accomplish tasks such as full disk encryption and security that have been traditionally managed by IT departments. … Continue reading →

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