…and you’re root
A recent vulnerability in OS X, Linux, BSD, and many other systems allows some users to become root without a password. Luckily there are some ways you can protect yourself. The process: Run sudo -k, change the time to 01-01-1970, run sudo su, and you’re root. It’s so simple it can fit in a tweet. […]
Improve your server uptime with redundant (A+B) power
While XMission has provided our Colocation customers with the option to get redundant power feeds to their cabinets for years, we’re happy to see much more interest lately. Although the lower cost of deploying multiple power supplies (PSUs) to server hardware in recent years has helped increase adoption, experienced systems administrators all know that PSUs […]
XMission Recycling Initiative
As you can imagine, an IT company that’s been in business for nearly 20 years, with dozens of employees and a data center, has the potential to accumulate a lot of junk. Consider, for example, that computers have the lifespan of a banana, the resale value of the tuxedo you wore to your high school prom, […]
XMission lights up your Solstice with Zimbra 8.0.2 upgrade!
On behalf of XMission I am pleased to announce the success of the upgrade to Zimbra 8.0.1 this past weekend. The upgrade brought many new features and improvements to the webmail experience and server responsiveness. Hot on the heels of the Zimbra 8.0.1 release, Zimbra has introduced 8.0.2. This is a maintenance release that fixes […]
XMission Zimbra 8.0.1 upgrade introduces sleek, time-saving enhancements
XMission is pleased to announce a Zimbra upgrade, to 8.0.1, on December 15. I have to tell you, Zimbra 8 is great! Around XMission we are excited about many of the Zimbra 8 enhancements including a greatly improved end-user experience and integration with unified communications solutions. There has never been a better time to […]
Celebrating our 20th Year
We are thrilled to announce that today kicks off XMission’s 20th year in business! Thank you to all of our loyal business and residential customers whose trust and loyalty have made XMission successful for the past two decades. We value each of you so much and hope that we continue to earn your business for […]
Blue Monday
Please note: As of January 1, 2017, XMission no longer sells DSL services. XMission’s troubles started Sunday evening when an ethernet card servicing longtime UTOPIA customers on a Juniper ERX-700 began to fail. It would run for about 20 minutes, then reboot, disconnecting everyone involved. This wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t take a […]
Visit the XMission Science & Technology Building at Craft Lake City!
XMission is once again very proud to sponsor Craft Lake City, Utah’s 4th Annual Do-It-Yourself festival in downtown Salt Lake City. This year XMission will help Craft Lake City kick off a new festival category: DIY Engineering at the XMission Science and Technology Building. At the XMission Science and Technology Building, attendees will have […]
City Council Letter on Property Node Placement
Please note: As of January 1, 2017, XMission no longer sells DSL services. To Ray Milliner regarding PLNPCM2012-00206: 651 N 200 W Utility Box, Ray, I am unable to attend the public hearing on Thursday the 12th at 5pm as I will be out of town. Please pass my comments on to the council. I […]
XMission Proud to Sponsor the 2012 Twilight Concert Series
XMission has proudly sponsored the Twilight Concert Series in downtown Salt Lake City since its earliest beginnings. As a Presenting Sponsor, we feel proud to be a part of the success of this incredible series that brings so much excitement to downtown Salt Lake City. One of our favorite summer traditions is working a booth […]