Starting an E-Business From Scratch: Part 4
In our series we've covered just about every major nut and bolt. We have talked about the available operating systems, and our choices. As you remember, we chose a flavor of Unix, FreeBSD. We then chose Roxen Challenger as our Web server software, and ShopSite and their installation. Most importantly, we talked about cost.

E-Learning Software Buyers Beware
By looking to the stars, executives at Caliber Learning Network Inc. ran their company into the ground.

Starting an E-Business From Scratch: Part 3
In parts one and two of "Starting an E-Business From Scratch," we covered hardware and software, and installation hints and the reasoning behind each. What we haven't covered--which is paramount to any endeavor--is the budget.

Dearth Of B2B Customer Support
For three months National Instruments has been experimenting with customers that provide technical support to each other through the company's Web site. In that time, National, which sells computer measurement tools and components, has seen growing numbers of support requests turn up--and get answered--on its customer message board. "It's real-world expertise that's a nice supplement to the service we provide," says John Pasquarette, National's director of Web marketing.

Starting an E-Business From Scratch: Part 2
Installation
In the first installment of "Starting an E-Business from Scratch," we covered some of the basics: operating systems, hardware and software. We also defined our project so that all our actions could be tied back to its basic premise, allowing us to gauge how well we're doing.

SoHo Office?
For those of you who have clients working from SoHo offices, you may be interested in the Netgear Modem RT314, a combination router/switch for DSL or cable modem users.

Solution Providers Build E-Biz Services
As solution providers build e-commerce solutions, they are enabling customers to deliver both products and services via the Web, according to a January Reality Research & Consulting study that gathered 4,137 responses from solution provider companies in North America.

Wireless Ethernet Is Here
Ever try to explain to some of your smaller clients why it costs so much to set up a network? Ever try to justify the cabling costs--especially when you and the client know that they are either growing and will need more desks, or will end up moving into new space?

Starting an E-Business From Scratch
Creating a presence on the Internet, specifically an e-business presence, does not necessarily require large outlays of cash. You can create for your client an e-business model for less than $5,000 (including hardware and software, excluding your billing time) if you are the adventurous VAR.

How To Prevent A WAN Disaster
A disaster is something we all hope will never happen, no matter how sublime it might be. We can plan until we think we have covered every possibility, only to find good old Murphy standing in front of us, tongue sticking out, saying "nyah nyah." The disasters we dread most are those accompanied by sounds. Few people ever forget the sound of a disk pack coming to a halt. Network engineers hear RDI (remote defect indicator) alarms in their sleep and, when wide awake, can hear them from a mile away.

How to Handle a Security Crisis: Nine Key Steps
The lists I offered in "Seven Common Sense Rules For Secure Websites" provide good discussion fodder for staff meetings when thinking about being proactive about security. But it's a different world when your organization is forced to be reactive about security, such as after an intrusion has been detected. Here are some guidelines for that situation, too:

Seven Common Sense Rules For Secure Websites
As many brick-and-mortar companies move towards doing "real business" on the Internet, they are faced with the challenges of taking advantage of the "free love" aspects of the Internet, while still maintaining some sense of composure when it comes to operating their corporate networks in a secure fashion.

Partner Relationship Management: Emerging Vision In The E-Commerce Marketplace
When you have completed this article, you will know:
* How business managers can tap the Internet and Web technologies to manage and learn about their channel partners.
* How PRM can increase partner loyalty and revenue.
* Which areas manufacturers can target with PRM.

How To Avoid Partner Conflicts
When you have read the article by Mike Troiano, president of Primix Solutions, you will know:
* How to give "technology agnostic" client recommendations.
* How to maintain a results-based vision.
* How to formalize a partner selection process.

How To Sell E-Services
When you have completed the first part of this multi-part series by sales consultant Kendra Lee, you will know:
* Who to target when selling e-services.
* How to create a vision for your customers.
* How to build support throughout the client organization.

How To Get More Out Of Search Engine Traffic
When you have completed this article by HookMedia's Charity Stoner, you will know:
* The difference between search engines and directories.
* How to use keywords to increase your company's search-engine prominence.
* How to select the strongest, most appropriate keywords.