Best Practices

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Discussion
2 months ago

How to choose a VPN protocol?

Aloha guys, I’m looking into setting up a VPN for my employes, and I’m trying to figure out which protocol would be the best. I keep seeing OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPSec, and L2TP/IPSec, but I’m not sure which one is actually the most secure and efficient. Also, I’ve been reading about different types of VPNs like Remote…

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2 months ago

Are all HTTPS connections secure even with SSL/TLS certificates?

Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to understand how SSL/TLS certificates work, and I have a few questions. I get that HTTPS encrypts the connection, but where do SSL and TLS fit into this? Also, I’ve noticed that some websites show a padlock while others don’t, even if they use HTTPS. Does this mean not all…

Discussion
3 months ago

Do we need to maintain SDLC and DDLC separately?

Hello ladies and gentlemen, New guy here, be gentle. So, I’ve been chewing on something: when you're maintaining a product, do you really think SDLC and DDLC need to be handled as two completely separate beasts? And yes, before someone jumps in, SDLC is the Software Development Life Cycle, and DDLC is the Document Development…

Discussion
3 months ago

Preventing users from leaving Remote Management in iPads

Hey Community, our school recently launched an initiative to provide iPads to students to enhance their learning experience. To ensure the devices are used appropriately, we've also enrolled the devices in Hexnode and added them to DEP using Apple configurator. However, recently we've encountered an issue where a lot of students have been reported to…

Discussion
3 months ago

Does Hexnode support users who do not have Apple Business Manager?

Hi, I am planning to use Hexnode for managing our employees’ Apple devices at work. This includes macs, iPhones and iPads. As mentioned in the title, I want to know whether I should get an Apple business manager account to work with Hexnode and manage the devices. Could someone provide guidance on what would work…

Discussion
6 months ago

Issues with free VPN services

Hola guys, What’s the point of paying for VPN services when there are so many free options readily available? With free VPNs offering convenience, is there a need to invest in something which is already accessible at no cost? And when it comes to privacy, does paying for VPN services truly make a difference?

Discussion
10 months ago

Break-Fix vs. Managed Services

So far, I was ok with the break-fix theory. I mean, it is easier if something is broken just fix it. This makes sense as money would only be wasted on maintenance when needed, thus saving costs. So, doesn’t Device Management (MDM) mean dealing with problems like device failures, application crashes, or incorrect configurations as…