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Our previous article explained what Group Policy Objects (GPO) are and showed how group policies can be configured to help control computers and user…
Windows Servers
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 away…
Windows Servers
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a UDP protocol that uses port 161 to monitor and collect detailed information on any network device supp…
Windows Servers
One of Windows Server 2016 highlights is the newer Hyper-V server that not only extends the hypervisor’s features and capabilities but also introduce…

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In this article we will show you how to enable SNMP on your VMware ESXi host, configure SNMP Community string and configure your ESXi firewall to all…
In this article we will cover the differences between VMware ESXi, vSphere and vCenter while also explain the features supported by each vSphere edit…
When considering your VM backup solution, key features such as deduplication are incredibly important. This is not simply from a cost perspective but…
The Free Backup Bible Complete Edition written by backup expert and Microsoft MVP Eric Siron, is comprised of 200+ pages of actionable content divide…

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Linux - Unix
The first question is - what are the benefits of using Linux instead of Windows? This is in fact a constant debate between the Windows and Linux communiti…
Linux - Unix
For many engineers and administrators,  maintaining a Linux system can be a daunting task, especially if there’s limited time or experience.  Wo…
Linux - Unix
It's time to start creating our zone files. We'll follow the standard format, which is given in the DNS RFCs, in order to keep everything neat and less co…
Linux - Unix
When you are running your own web hosting, it is important to monitor how much space is being used by each user. This is not a simple task to be done manu…

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Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
A Q&A with Cristian Florian, Product Manager For GFI LanGuard On Security Implications & Planning Ahead With Windows XP End of Life & End of…
Network Protocol Analyzers
Peer-to-Peer file sharing traffic has become a very large problem for many organizations as users engage in illegal (most times) file sharing processes th…
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
Times have changed now and HOME is the new office. Now, everyone works at their comfort and in fact online all throught the day and night. This mandates t…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
This article explains how the Windows operating system makes use of the popular Host file, where it is located for various operating systems, how it can b…