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Latest Episodes

Episode 016 – Free Tool Spotlight on ScriptRock – DevOps Edition
November 05, 2015

In Episode 16 Lauren and Jonathan talk about their experiences in SMB IT trying to find tools to ensure the configuration of servers is in the desired state and how ScriptRock, free for up to 10 nodes, allows SMB's to not only compare nodes to one anot...

SPECIAL EPISODE 001 – Scale Computing Deep Dive
October 07, 2015

In this special episode, Mike slides his podcaster hat over to the side to put on his potential customer hat. With an upcoming infrastructure project on the table, he asks Shane to help him out by doing a deep dive into Scale Computing and it's HC3 off...

Episode – 015 How Hot is Auto Hot Key?
September 30, 2015

We've changed it up a bit in this episode of Size Matters Tech. In this episode we have our old regular, Lauren Malhoit (@malhoit), and a new co-host Adam Eckerle (@eck79)! As a guest we have Chris Malhoit (note the last name).

EPISODE 014 – When to move to a New OS
September 17, 2015

In the midst of all the Windows 10 upgrading the Size Matters crew thought it would be a good idea to do an episode on when to upgrade your servers and desktops at your SMB. We talk about tools and caveats that we've personally run into while running t...

EPISODE 013 – DaaS and BYOC in the SMB
August 03, 2015

In this episode the Size Matters crew tackle the question, "Can DaaS and BYOC work in the SMB?" - Topics covered include: The importance of IT policy & security controls before implementing DaaS and/or BYOC Budget/Fiscal implications

Episode 012 – Managing IT in an SMB
July 17, 2015

In this episode of Size Matters Tech we talk with Bill Frederick (@wcfrederick) about taking the management route in IT and other departments. Bill is an amazing manager who likes to empower his employees (read: against micromanagement) to make the IT ...

Episode 011 – All Things SMB Kiwi Edition with Alastair Cooke (@DemitasseNZ )
July 01, 2015

In this episode of Size Matters Tech we talk to Alastair Cooke about a smorgasbord of topics. Al currently lives in New Zealand and does tech training and workshops all over the world. He also runs the APAC vBrownBag sessions as well as the vBrownBag T...

EP 010 – Training in the SMB
June 15, 2015

In this episode, the Size Matters crew discusses training in the SMB and offer tips for maintaining and gaining new skills for any budget.  Self-directed Research - it's never been easier to learn about technology without spending a dime. Blogs,

EP 009 – Servers in the SMB
June 02, 2015

In this episode, the Size Matters crew discuss servers from the SMB perspective. - We started off with a discussion of server vendors popular in the SMB space, agreeing that Dell and HP take the lion's share of that market.

EP 008 – Budget SMB Networking
April 20, 2015

In this episode, the Size Matters crew looks at various SMB networking components that can enable you to build resilient, reliable, but cost effective network solutions. - In this episode we cover: Shane discusses the benefits of the Untangle fire...