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How to Enable ‘Web Server’ Certificate Template O…
In this article we will show you how to enable the ‘Web Server’ certificate template option on a Windows Certification Authority (Windows CA) Server…
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Installing Windows Server 2012 Active Directory v…
This article serves as an Active Directory tutorial covering installation and setup of a Windows 2012 Domain Controller using Windows Server Manager…
Windows Servers
Simple Guide on Installing & Configuring a Window…
A Windows Active Directory Certification Authority server (AD CA), also known as a Certificate Authority, is an essential service to every organizati…
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Businesses that rely on virtual machines for their day-to-day operations should think twice about securing their infrastructure. Modern use of virtua…
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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 co…
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Critical 15 Year-old Linux Security Hole (Ghost) Revea…
Security researchers at qualys.com yesterday released information on a critical 15 year-old Linux security hole which affects millions of Linux systems da…
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Configuring Linux to Act as a Firewall - Linux IPTable…
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 world too…
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Linux VIM / Vi Editor - Tutorial - Basic & Advanced Fe…
When you are using Vim, you want to know three things - getting in, moving about and getting out. Of course, while doing these three basic operations, you…
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Updating Your Linux Server - How to Update Linux Works…
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, but al…
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Free Webinar: Clients' network configuration and compl…
Defending your client's network from faulty configuration changes, poor compliance, and bringing the network back quickly from downtime can be challenging…
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How to Enable & Use Windows 8 Startup Settings Boot Me…
The Windows 8 Start Settings Boot Menu allows users to change the way Windows 8 starts up. This provides users with the ability to enable Safe Mode with o…
Cisco Routers
Cisco Router 'Privileged' Mode
To get into Privileged Mode we enter the "Enable" command from User Exec Mode. If set, the router will prompt you for a password. Once in Privileged Mode…
Cisco Routers
Disabling Cisco Router Password Recovery Service
Most Cisco engineers are aware of the classic Password-Recovery service Cisco equipment have. If the device's credentials are lost, then performing the Pa…







