Guides
Straight answers to the questions behind the purchase.
Practical guides for UK businesses, dated and sourced. Each one starts with a short answer and links to the primary sources we used.
- 01Windows Server 2016 end of support: options for UK small businessesWindows Server 2016 extended support ends on 12 January 2027. What that means, what Extended Security Updates do and do not cover, and five realistic options for a UK small business.21 October 2026 · 9 min read
- 02Leaving VMware after Broadcom: a practical guide for small estatesWhat changed in VMware licensing after the Broadcom acquisition, how to work out whether leaving saves money, and the realistic alternatives for a UK business with a handful of hosts.21 October 2026 · 10 min read
- 03A backup checklist for UK small businessesTwelve checks that tell you whether your business could recover from ransomware, a dead server or a deleted folder, based on NCSC guidance. Most take under an hour.21 October 2026 · 8 min read
- 04How to read your AWS bill and cut it without breaking anythingA practical walkthrough of Cost Explorer and the Cost and Usage Report, the line items that surprise small companies (EC2-Other, NAT Gateway, public IPv4), and safe ways to reduce them.21 October 2026 · 11 min read
- 05Running a private AI model in a UK firm: a UK GDPR checklistWhat to check before you run an open-weight AI model on your own server for client or staff data: lawful basis, DPIAs, processors, transfers, model licences and security, with links to ICO guidance.21 October 2026 · 8 min read
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