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This article describes the new Windows Server 2016 Licensing model (per-core licensing) Microsoft has implemented for its new server-based operating…
Windows Servers
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
Windows 2003 Group Policies allow the administrators to efficiently manage a group of people accessing a resource. Group policies can be used to cont…
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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For a cable modem or a DSL connection, the service provider dynamically assigns the IP address to your PC. When you install a DSL or a home cable router b…
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In a multi-user environment like Linux, every file is owned by a user and a group. There can be others as well who may be allowed to work with the file. W…
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Since this document merely scratches the surface when it comes to Linux, you will probably find you have lots of questions and possibly problems. Whether…
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Below are some of the most common recommendations and method to effectively secure a Linux Server or Workstation. Boot Disk One of the foremost requisit…

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