TCS Vision has helped us expand our website into what it is today. They have been cost effective, yet we are highly impressed with the results. I would reccommend them in a heartbeat to anyone looking for an effective IT solution for their company. Great job TCS! Dan and his team are definitely Schneck Approved!
–Mike Rick, Owner, Global Industrial, LLC
Setting up PublicVPN access under Windows Vista is simple. The following instructions go step-by-step through the creation process. These instructions work under all the client side variations of Windows Vista, namely Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate. Read more…
TCS is working with CastleRock Homes on a new website project. Look for the launch of the CastleRock website in Q1 of 2009.
TCS announces the launch of a new home services division. As a part of a deal announced today, TCS will provide IP-based data networks, hardware, software, and installation services to customers of the America In-Home company. Look for a launch of a new TCS Home Services Website in early 2009 with further details of this exciting new partnership.
We would like to extend Happy New Year’s wishes to all of our clients, vendors, partners, and resources that have brought us so many successes in 2008. We’re looking forward to a busy and exciting 2009 with each of you.
One of the most commonly asked questions from our clients is, “How do I drive more traffic to my website?” Generally, the question arises after you’ve been studying your Website traffic reports and notice a one- or two-week drop in site visits. If offers any consolation, even some of the biggest players on the Web are finding it difficult to attract and retain site visitors, particularly in today’s difficult economic climate. In a study recently released by Digital Business (Silicon Alley Insider), it was reported that Nielsen group studies since January of 2008 found a consistent drop in Ebay’s unique site visitorship by an average of 6% per month. Some of this decline is likely the result of the economy. The rest of it is likely the result of some common trends when it comes to websites and business: competition, pricing, and value proposition. Read more…
DNS configuration is essential to all of your network services. Your e-mail, directory services (Microsoft Active Directory, Novell, etc.), and Web applications are dependent on proper DNS configuration. One small error in internal or external DNS can result in unavailable services, website errors, or non-delivery of e-mail. Adding to the complexities of top-level DNS setup are the numerous concepts of zone transfers, TTLs, SOAs, PTRs, and so on. Just because you have a functioning DNS server (hosted or otherwise) doesn’t mean that it is properly configured. And there is more to DNS than meets the eye – proper DNS setup can mean less spam, tighter security, and more peace of mind.
If your company hosts its own network services like e-mail, websites, FTP, SharePoint, or CRM, read on!
Even the most well-intentioned admins and engineers might not know how to properly configure SOA records to properly indicate primary nameservers, serial numbers, retry, refresh, and expiration values. All of these components are essential to DNS configuration. As the requirements on SaaS and Web applications become increasingly more complex, it becomes more essential than ever to know that your DNS systems are configured and running properly. Expert advice on DNS and a regular DNS audit is a must in today’s Web-based service marketplace.
E-mail delivery systems have become increasingly complex and more secure. It is very typical for email systems to do DNS record checks against MX records for your domain. The reality is that one slight misconfiguration in DNS related to your mailserver can result in other mail systems viewing yours as a potentially insecure mail server – resuting in their systems being unwilling to communicate with yours. Proper MX and mail server configuration is critical to ensuring that your e-mail systems remain online and viable. Do you have proper SPF records in place? If you don’t know the answer to this question, it could benefit you to have TCS Vision audit your current DNS configuration to verify these settings and correct potential errors.
My approach is to bring solid networking expertise to your company. As an IT services provider to businesses for more than 10 years, I’ve built a network of highly skilled professionals ready to help your business with all of the current IT challenges. DNS configuration is among these many challenges and is just one facet of proper, best-practice approaches that TCS provides. I’ll take the time to explain our audit process, what the results mean, and why maintaining proper DNS configuration is essential to your day-to-day IT operations. Whether you choose TCS for a one-time project or as a long-term valued IT partner, my approach remains the same: to provide a team that meets the technology needs of your company. You won’t be limited to a “break/fix” IT person as often happens with independent contractors and internal staff. Instead, as a TCS client, you will find a dedicated team of tech experts working with you to deliver the best IT services and customer care the industry has to offer.
Starting the process of auditing your DNS server environment can be easy with the proper tools. In fact, you can start your audit today for free! If you currently host your own website, e-mail services, FTP services, SharePoint, or CRM solution, DNS Stuff offers a suite of DNS-related tools, including a free DNS report and suite of DNS-related tools including a Domain and Mail Server health check. Simply run the tool today to get started. Enter your domain name and print your report. If your report comes back 100% clean, congratulations! If your report contains any errors, contact us for a no-obligation quote to assist with correcting your DNS configuration today!
I would definitely recommend TCS Vision to anyone looking to develop or improve a website.
- Mike Rick, Global Industrial, LLC
My company is now growing at a very rapid pace because of companies like TCS Vision.
- Joe Dix, Candid Business Solutions, LLC