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		<title>True speed of our hosted backup</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/true-speed-of-our-hosted-backup/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:48:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I was restoring some data files from our cloud backup and was loving the download speed I was getting. Don&#8217;t settle for slow throttled restores that most cloud backup services give you. Try BackupMAX from Global-Techforce with a 30 day free trial! Features include: SQL/Exchange Server [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I was restoring some data files from our cloud backup and was loving the download speed I was getting. Don&#8217;t settle for slow throttled restores that most cloud backup services give you. Try BackupMAX from Global-Techforce with a 30 day free trial!</p>
<p>Features include:<br />
SQL/Exchange Server granular backups<br />
Windows/Mac/Linux Backups<br />
HIPAA Compliant<br />
Bare-Metal backups<br />
<a href="http://www.global-techforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/restore.jpg" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[2032]"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2033" title="restore" src="http://www.global-techforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/restore.jpg" alt="" width="696" height="493" /></a></p>
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		<title>Windows Server Remote Engineer</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/windows-server-remote-engineer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.global-techforce.com/?p=2026</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Global TechForce offers online support to small and midsized businesses in the North America region. Our focus is to offer expert support via remote access to client’s networks, systems and servers. Global TechForce delivers world-class solutions to hundreds of clients in the United States and Canada and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Global TechForce </strong>offers online support to small and midsized businesses in the North America region. Our focus is to offer expert support via remote access to client’s networks, systems and servers. Global TechForce delivers world-class solutions to hundreds of clients in the United States and Canada and we are rapidly growing our client base using various advertising campaigns. Currently, we are looking for an Exchange Server/Windows Systems Administrator for a part-time consulting position. This is a remote consulting position, meaning you will be working from home.<br />
<strong>Exchange Server/Windows Server Remote Engineer</strong></p>
<p><strong>Description</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The qualified candidate will perform a variety of support duties associated with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and more importantly Exchange Server 2003-2007 &amp; Windows Server 2000-2008</li>
<li>Support Duties include troubleshooting hardware and software problems, installation of software, monthly server maintenance and more.</li>
<li>Assist client with Project Planning such as Installation and Migrations.</li>
<li>This is a part time position but could also lead to full time.</li>
<li>This position is for the day shift.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Education</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>MCP, MCSA or MCSE <span style="text-decoration: underline;">required</span></li>
<li>2+ years of experience in Windows environments</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Required Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2+ years of experience in systems administration of Exchange Server 2003-2007 and Windows Server 2000-2008.</li>
<li>The candidate should be an expert in Windows environments.</li>
<li>Ability to describe, create, and manage system documentation, including standard operating procedures, and routine status reports; and script development</li>
<li>Moreover, the candidate must be able to navigate through ambiguities, and flexible to multi-task changing priorities.</li>
<li>Capability to research, understand, and follow through on deployment of security protocols that include application of security patches; installation and maintenance of third party software; develop corrective action plans to remediate security vulnerabilities; describe the assessment and mitigation of system and project risk levels, and be able to create project plans for stated projects.</li>
<li>Familiarity with system backup strategies based using various tape, optical, or magnetic disk technologies.</li>
<li>Ability to provide support remotely from a computer.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Desired Skills</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>VMware experience a plus.</li>
<li>Blackberry experience a plus.</li>
<li>Capability to work in complex Windows environments.</li>
<li>Desire to develop experience with blade servers, virtual servers and storage area network technologies</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Pay Rate</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>$20-35 per hour, depending on experience</li>
<li>You get paid based on the amount of hours you bill our clients.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Location</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Because you will be calling US clients and working with them over the phone, the candidate must be located in the United States.For consideration please email your resume to <a href="mailto:sales@global-techforce.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">sales@global-techforce.com</span></a></li>
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		<title>What happens when we neglect our servers?</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/what-happens-when-we-neglect-our-servers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happens when we neglect our servers? Today, we worked with a new client that was having some strange problems with connecting issues on thier server. Upon review we found their server was 94% fragmented, one of the worst fragmented servers I have ever seen! Here&#8217;s a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What happens when we neglect our servers?</strong></p>
<p>Today, we worked with a new client that was having some strange problems with connecting issues on thier server. Upon review we found their server was 94% fragmented, one of the worst fragmented servers I have ever seen!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a screenshot</p>
<p><a href="http://www.global-techforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fragmented_drive.png" rel="wp-prettyPhoto[2010]"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2011" title="fragmented_drive" src="http://www.global-techforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fragmented_drive.png" alt="" width="630" height="146" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Can you beleive this was also running thier Great Plains Accounting database?? Needless to say this client needed a defrag and our popular Server Checkup program. We also recommende to the client to take advantage of our ProactiveMAX monitoring plan.<br />
What&#8217;s ProactiveMAX?</p>
<p>ProactiveMAX monitors your servers and workstations and updates us every 5 minutes with the status of these devices. We are able to see databases that crash, high cpu usage, page faults on the drive and more. This proactive approach allows us to fix issues before they become outtages. This means your server has more uptime and your productivity is higher, that puts more money back into your pocket. All for about a cup of coffee per day!!</p>
<p>Learn more about ProactiveMAX here: <a href="http://www.global-techforce.com/managed-services/proactivemax-monitoring/">http://www.global-techforce.com/managed-services/proactivemax-monitoring/</a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>New landing page design</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-landing-page-design/</link>
		<comments>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-landing-page-design/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just released a newly designed landing page. What do ya think? http://www.global-techforce.com/landing-page/exchange-2010/]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just released a newly designed landing page. What do ya think?</p>
<p>http://www.global-techforce.com/landing-page/exchange-2010/</p>
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		<title>Watch as hacker/bot interrupts a tech session</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/watch-as-hackerbot-interrupts-a-tech-session/</link>
		<comments>http://www.global-techforce.com/watch-as-hackerbot-interrupts-a-tech-session/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.global-techforce.com/?p=1393</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[While I was working on a server, and on the phone with the client. We both noticed commands being issued to the server and then the server reboots. It was a funny situation because I asked the client if he was doing it, and he said &#8220;No, [...]]]></description>
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<p>While I was working on a server, and on the phone with the client. We both noticed commands being issued to the server and then the server reboots.</p>
<p>It was a funny situation because I asked the client if he was doing it, and he said &#8220;No, I thought it was you!&#8221;</p>
<p>After research it was determined that the Hacker/Bot came in through VNC on port 5900. I was unable to tell if it was a brute force hack or some other vulnerability but I did ask the client to either remove VNC or change the default port.</p>
<p>We were able to remove the hacked svchost.exe and replace it with the original but the client decided he would feel better if we format and reload the OS and secure it.</p>
<p>It should be noted that this was a new client and Global-TechForce had not done any IT adminstration on the server prior to this issue.</p>
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		<title>Closed during holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/holiday-hours/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our office will be currently closed from Dec 14th to Dec 26th while we move offices and celebrate christmas. We will still be available for emergency service by calling our 800 or 954 number. Thanks for your understanding, Brad Nelson / CEO]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our office will be currently closed from Dec 14th to Dec 26th while we move offices and celebrate christmas. We will still be available for emergency service by calling our 800 or 954 number.</p>
<p>Thanks for your understanding,<br />
Brad Nelson / CEO</p>
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		<title>New Company Name, Same Great Service</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-company-name-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-company-name-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that Fast Support Online is now known as Global Techforce. Changes to the website are coming over the next week. New services are being added as well! Read our blog for upcoming news!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-740" title="Logo_GTF-small" src="http://global-techforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Logo_GTF-small2-300x122.png" alt="" width="216" height="88" />We are pleased to announce that Fast Support Online is now known as Global Techforce. Changes to the website are coming over the next week. New services are being added as well! Read our <a href="/our-blog/">blog</a> for upcoming news!</p>
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		<title>Exchange Server 2010 SP1 released</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/exchange-server-2010-sp1-released/</link>
		<comments>http://www.global-techforce.com/exchange-server-2010-sp1-released/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week Exchange Server 2010 sp1 was released. There are several great features in SP1 and we highly recommend you upgrade your Exchange Server to it. However as with any Service Pack, be careful with the install and if you need any assistance please let us know. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week Exchange Server 2010 sp1 was released. There are several great features in SP1 and we highly recommend you upgrade your Exchange Server to it. However as with any Service Pack, be careful with the install and if you need any assistance please let us know.</p>
<p>Global Techforce clients that are on our &#8220;<strong>IT Max&#8221;</strong> support plans, will receive the update for free if you request it.</p>
<p>You can read about the new features/fixes of SP1 here: <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff459257.aspx">http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff459257.aspx</a></p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Brad Nelson</p>
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		<title>New Company Name &#8211; Global Techforce</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-company-name/</link>
		<comments>http://www.global-techforce.com/new-company-name/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://global-techforce.com/?p=615</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After two years of operating under the name Fast Support Online, the Florida-based IT provider  is proud to announce its re-brand as Global Techforce.  With the same management, along with the same dynamic team, the company will continue to provide the outstanding service and support that have pushed them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After two years of operating under the name <strong>Fast Support Online, the Florida-based IT provider  is proud to announce its re-brand as Global Techforce.</strong>  With the same management, along with the same dynamic team, the company will continue to provide the outstanding service and support that have pushed them to the top as one of the leaders and pioneers of online IT support.</p>
<p>&#8220;We needed to match our presense as a global leader in IT support,&#8221; CEO Brad Nelson explained. &#8220;With new market territories and new services offered, we felt a global name would help us stand out as one of the leaders in Online Support.&#8221;</p>
<p>Michael Stensrud, VP of Sales, announced, “These next few months, we will be launching new services like our “IT Reseller Package, Managed Services and VoIP services, as well as continuing to grow our current in-demand services.  We will continue to provide expert IT support that’s seperating us from your standard PC repair shops.”</p>
<p>The entire team is extremely excited about the launch of the new name and new branded website to go along with it. &#8220;It&#8217;s been a great two years with alot of growth, and we are excited to continue down this road.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Windows 7 IT Support</title>
		<link>http://www.global-techforce.com/windows-7-it-support/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brad.nelson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Windows 7 services have been added to our IT Services. This includes installation, migration and support! We are pleased to announce that we have added Windows 7 support to our services! Over the last 6 months, our engineers have been beta testing Windows 7 in preparation of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Windows 7 services have been added to our IT Services. This includes installation, migration and support!</p>
<p>We are pleased to announce that we have added Windows 7 support to our services!</p>
<p>Over the last 6 months, our engineers have been beta testing Windows 7 in preparation of it&#8217;s launch data on October 22, 2009. Many of us loved Windows 7 so much we ran the beta as our main Operating System. If you need support on Windows 7, we have you covered, from Installation, Migration and Support trust Fast Support Online as your Windows 7 IT experts!</p>
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