Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms, 2020

In today’s digital-first world, the ability to build and evolve applications quickly and efficiently has never been more important. Organizations that rely on traditional development are struggling to deliver future-proof, high-functioning applications that are secure and free of issues.

How can you select the best application platform for your organization’s needs? Access the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms to learn which platforms offer the capabilities you need to meet business demands and why OutSystems was named a Leader.

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The Dynatrace Free Trial gives you AI-powered answers through cloud infrastructure monitoring, optimizes user experiences across all applications, and allows you to receive instant answers to drive better business outcomes. You can also take our AI Engine, Davis, for a test drive. Let Davis be the first to tell you when a problem arises, so you can save time and money. Enjoy your free trial.

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Moving the world’s data at maximum speed

With fast file transfer and streaming solutions built on the award-winning IBM FASP protocol, IBM Aspera software moves data of any size across any distance. Try a free 30-day trial of high-speed file sharing for your remote workforce from IBM Aspera.

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Linux service control commands

As a Linux administrator, one task you will most certainly be required to know is the controlling of services via the command line. Because many of the servers you will work with will be headless, the services contained within won’t have a GUI app to help you out. So when the likes of Apache, NGINX, MySQL, and Docker need to be started, restarted, or stopped, you’re going to need to have this skill in your back pocket.

As with many Linux tasks, there’s more than one way to take care of these services. Some services have their own control commands, while others depend upon the likes of systemctrl.

Thing is, you have to consider what init system your distribution uses. For those distributions that work with systemd (which is a vast majority), the primary control command is systemctl. With non-systemd distributions, the control command is service. And then, you have to consider that some applications might have their own control command.

This article from TechRepublic Premium takes a look at some of the ways you can control the start, stop, and restarting of services with the Linux operating system.

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How to migrate to a new iPad, iPhone, or Mac

Receiving a new Apple device can be exciting, but migrating all your data to the new purchase can prove a chore. This TechRepublic Premium article provides the steps you can take to properly and securely complete the process.

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Receiving a new iPad, iPhone, or Mac is often exciting. Many professionals take pride in unboxing a new Apple device. Although deploying a new phone, tablet, or computer typically delivers advantages, such as a faster processor, better display and improved peripherals, the initial process can prove daunting and even a little anxiety provoking. How do you best migrate your accounts, applications, data, files, and settings from the old device to the new one? Here is the process I recommend for most users.

Large companies, of course, frequently invest in enterprise-grade mobile device management platforms. These industrial solutions boast numerous capabilities but complex configurations requiring special administrative accounts and an IT department to manage. Such deployments are tightly controlled and typically leverage volume purchase programs, all elements that don’t usually fall under the scope of most small and medium-size businesses’ deployments. My experience as a consultant suggests that the vast majority of users fall into the latter category, with many best served by taking advantage of Apple iCloud accounts to perform much of the corresponding heavy lifting.

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Linux file and directory management commands

If you’re new to the world of Linux server administration, you might be overwhelmed with the idea of having to deal with the command line. However, it’s almost inevitable that you will have to face those fears. And even though you can install a GUI on those servers, the added overhead and security risks might have you second-guess that decision. When you combine that with the reality that the most popular form of working remotely on Linux is via SSH and the Command Line Interface (CLI), chances are pretty good you’ll need to know a command or two.

Without a solid understanding of these basic commands, you’ll have a hard time pulling off simple tasks on headless or remote Linux servers.

But fret not, TechRepublic Premium has you covered. Within this document you’ll find all of the commands you need to manage directories and files from the command line on a Linux machine. With these commands in your toolkit, you won’t have any problem managing files and directories from the CLI on a Linux machine. You can move about the directory structure, list contents and permissions of files, change permissions and ownership of files and directories, create files and directories, and more.

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How Apple users can make the most of Microsoft 365 at work

Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, isn’t just for Windows users. Apple professionals, too, can take advantage of the popular platform’s numerous benefits.

Learn how Apple professionals can optimize efficiency and productivity with the cloud platform using iPads, iPhones and Macs when working within Windows-centric organizations in this article from TechRepublic Premium.

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The first consideration in maximizing Microsoft 365 is almost a non-issue for Mac users: Hardware. Pound-for-pound, Apple computers are potent systems boasting impressive performance profiles. At a minimum, Microsoft recommends using a Mac with an Intel processor and is expected to confirm ARM chips as compatible once Apple introduces the new Mac CPUs. Until then, any Mac with an Intel processor should prove capable.

Officially, Microsoft lists only 4GB RAM, 10GB free disk space, and a 1280 x 800 resolution as requirements. Further, Microsoft states the three most recent versions of macOS are compatible. So, making the most of Microsoft 365 shouldn’t surface hardware conflicts for most Mac users, but beware of the recommendations to prevent anomalies and avoid falling outside those requirements.

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Slow down: How adjusting service ticket behaviors can improve end user satisfaction

It’s tempting, in the heat of the typical support technician’s day, to enter minimal information in service tickets to speed resolution. After all, closing tickets quickly is the goal, right? Fifteen years of industry consulting experience, however, has taught me the opposite is true. It’s important to take a little time to compose and update tickets properly.

Clients and end users will prove better satisfied, less angry and happier, though, if technicians take a moment to properly structure service tickets, enter thoughtful status updates and finish resolving issues by specifying resolution information that proves critical in building an effective knowledge base potentially enabling a teammate to more quickly solve the same issue in the future.

In this TechRepublic Premium article technicians can learn how to properly structure service tickets, gain appreciative customers and end users, and CSAT ratings which will reward your efforts.

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