Microsoft Server Articles:

Windows Servers

Download Altaro Free VM Backup & Win a PlayStat...

We have some exciting news for you today! Altaro has launched a great contest in celebration of SysAdmin Day on 27th July! They will be giving aw...

Windows Servers

How to Install Windows Server 2012 from USB Fla...

Most would remember the days we had to have a CDROM or DVDROM in order to proceed with the installation of an operating system. Today, it is very c...

Windows Servers

Creating a Virtual Machine in Windows Hyper-V. ...

Our previous articles covered basic concepts of Virtualization along with the installation and monitoring of Windows 2012 Hyper-V. This article tak...

Windows Servers

How to Enable & Configure Shadow Copy for Share...

When you shadow copy a disk volume, you are actually generating a snapshot of the changes made to the folders and files within the disk volume at a...

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Virtualization Articles:

Virtualization & VM Backup

How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid...

In this article, we'll show you how to deal with VMs which are reported to have an Invalid Status as shown in the screenshot below. This is a ...

Virtualization & VM Backup

Differences Between VMware vSphere, vCenter, ES...

In this article we will cover the differences between VMware ESXi, vSphere and vCenter while also explain the features supported by each vSphere ed...

Virtualization & VM Backup

8 Critical Features to Have in a VM Backup Solu...

Businesses that rely on virtual machines for their day-to-day operations should think twice about securing their infrastructure. Modern use of virt...

Virtualization & VM Backup

FREE Webinar - Fast Track your IT Career with V...

Everyone who attends the webinar has a chance of winning a VMware VCP course (VMware Install, Config, Manage) worth $4,500! Climbing the career la...

Windows Workstation Articles:

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Microsoft Windows XP - End of Life / End of Sup...

A Q&A with Cristian Florian, Product Manager For GFI LanGuard On Security Implications & Planning Ahead With Windows XP End of Life & ...

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wir...

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure w...

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Installing The ‘Unsupported’ Profilic USB-to-Se...

Thanks to the absence of dedicated serial ports on today’s laptops and ultrabooks, USB-to-Serial adapters are very popular amongst Cisco engineers ...

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

The Importance of Windows Hosts File - How to U...

This article explains how the Windows operating system makes use of the popular Host file, where it is located for various operating systems, how i...

Linux-Unix Articles:

Linux - Unix

Linux File & Folder Permissions

File & folder security is a big part of any operating system and Linux is no exception! These permissions allow you to choose exactly who can ...

Linux - Unix

Updating Your Linux Server - How to Update Linu...

Like any other software, an operating system needs to be updated. Updates are required not only because of the new hardware coming into the market,...

Linux - Unix

Configuring Linux to Act as a Firewall - Linux ...

What exactly is a firewall? As in the non-computer world, a firewall acts as a physical barrier to prevent fires from spreading. In the computer wo...

Linux - Unix

Linux CentOS - Redhat EL Installation on HP Sma...

This article was written thanks to our recent encounter of a HP DL120 G7 rack mount server equipped with a HP Smart Array B110i SATA Raid controlle...