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Windows Servers
How to Enable & Configure Shadow Copy for Shared…
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 c…
Windows Servers
Free Webinar & eBook on Microsoft Licensing for V…
Microsoft Licensing for Virtual environments can become a very complicated topic, especially with all the misconceptions and false information out th…
Windows Servers
Understanding, Creating, Configuring & Applying W…
This article explains what Group Policies are and shows how to configure Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Group Policies. Our next article will c…
Windows Servers
Introduction To Windows Server 2012 R2 Virtualiza…
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Installing & Configuring VSFTPD FTP Server for Redhat…
Vsftpd is a popular FTP server for Unix/Linux systems. For thoes unaware of the vsftpd ftp server, note that this is not just another ftp server, but a ma…
Linux - Unix
Installing Software On Linux
Installing software in Linux is very different from Windows for one very simple reason: most Linux programs come in 'source code' form. This allows you to…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 5: Configure Secondary (Slave) D…
Setting up a Secondary (or Slave) DNS sever is much easier than you might think. All the hard work is done when you setup the Master DNS server by creatin…
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Why Use Linux?
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…
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Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wireless A…
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure wireless…
Cisco Routers
Configuring NTP on a Cisco Router (NTP Client and NTP…
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a vital service not only for Cisco devices but almost every network device. Any computer-based device needs to be accuratel…
Cisco Switches
Configuring SPAN On Cisco Catalyst Switches - Monitor…
Being able to monitor your network traffic is essential when it comes to troubleshooting problems, performing a security audit or even casually checking y…

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7 Essential Firewall Management Strategies for Maximum…
A firewall appliance is a fundamental pillar of network security, acting as the first line of defense against cyber threats. However, its strength is on…