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Our previous article covered introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS) and explained the importance of the DNS Server role within the network infr…
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When considering your VM backup solution, key features such as deduplication are incredibly important. This is not simply from a cost perspective but…
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How to Enable SNMP on VMware ESXi Host & Configur…
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Differences Between VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi…
In this article we will cover the differences between VMware ESXi, vSphere and vCenter while also explain the features supported by each vSphere edit…
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FREE Webinar - Fast Track your IT Career with VMw…
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How to View Hidden Files and Folders In Windows 8…
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Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wirel…
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure wir…
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Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to Add and Remove Applications from Windows 8…
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Linux - Unix
Why Use Linux?
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Linux File & Folder Permissions
File & folder security is a big part of any operating system and Linux is no exception!
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Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring VSFTPD FTP Server for Re…
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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…
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…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 3: Configuring The db.192.168.0…
The db.192.168.0 zone data file is the second file we need to create and configure for our BIND DNS server. As outlined in the DNS-BIND Introduction, this…
Linux - Unix
Understanding, Administering Linux Groups and User Acc…
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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