Microsoft Server Articles:
Windows Servers
How to Install Desktop Icons (Computer, User’s Fi…
One of the first things IT Administrators and IT Managers notice after a fresh installation of Windows 2012 Server is that there are no Desktop Icons…
Windows Servers
Windows Server 2016 VM Backup with Altaro's New V…
Altaro has released Altaro VM Backup, a faster and lighter upgrade to its flagship Hyper-V and VMware backup solution, which now supports all Windows…
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
Creating a Virtual Machine in Windows Hyper-V. Co…
Our previous articles covered basic concepts of Virtualization along with the installation and monitoring of Windows 2012 Hyper-V. This article takes…
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Virtualization Articles:
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Enable SNMP on VMware ESXi Host & Configur…
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…
Virtualization & VM Backup
FREE Webinar - Fast Track your IT Career with VMw…
Everyone who attends the webinar has a chance of winning a VMware VCP course (VMware Install, Config, Manage) worth $4,500!
Climbing the career ladd…
Virtualization & VM Backup
8 Critical Features to Have in a VM Backup Soluti…
Businesses that rely on virtual machines for their day-to-day operations should think twice about securing their infrastructure. Modern use of virtua…
Virtualization & VM Backup
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…
Windows Workstation Articles:
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Revealing & Backing Up Your Windows 8 – Windows 8…
Backing up your Windows License Product Key is essential for reinstallation of your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. In some cases, the Gen…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to View Hidden Files and Folders In Windows 8…
Windows 8 & 8.1 hides two types of files so that normally, you do not see them while exploring your computer. The first type is the files or fold…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to Enable Master Control Panel or Enable God…
Around 2007, an undocumented feature of Windows, called the God Mode, was published outside of documentation provided by Microsoft. This is the Windo…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Microsoft Windows XP - End of Life / End of Suppo…
A Q&A with Cristian Florian, Product Manager For GFI LanGuard On Security Implications & Planning Ahead
With Windows XP End of Life & En…
Linux-Unix Articles:
Linux - Unix
The Linux Command Line
You could actually skip this whole section for those who are already familiar with the topic, but we highly recommend you read it because this is the…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 4: Common BIND Files - Name…
So far we have covered in great detail the main files required for the firewall.cx domain. These files, which we named db.firewall.cx and db.192.168…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 5: Configure Secondary (Sla…
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 cr…
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 y…
Wi-Fi Key Generator
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Cisco Password Crack
Decrypt Cisco Type-7 Passwords on the fly!
Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring Linux Webmin - Linux Web-Base…
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
Understanding Linux File System Quotas - Installation…
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…
Linux - Unix
Implementing Virtual Servers and Load Balancing Cluste…
What is Server Virtualization?
Server virtualization is the process of apportioning a physical server into several smaller virtual servers. During se…
Linux - Unix
Finding More Information On The Linux Operating System
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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OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
AIOps for Modern IT Operations: Automating Monitoring…
The days of relying solely on static monitoring dashboards and manual firefighting are long gone. Today’s environments demand automation-first operations…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
Configuring A SASE Unified Network: Data centers, Remo…
This article explores the need for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in today’s organizations. We show how one of the most advanced SASE platforms availab…
Palo Alto Networks
Configuring QoS on Palo Alto Firewalls: Class-based Po…
This article’s purpose is to help you quickly master Palo Alto QoS concepts and learn to configure QoS on Palo Alto Firewalls in a simple and efficient wa…
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Firewall Application-based Policy Enforcemen…
Our previous article examined the benefits of Palo Alto Networks Firewall Single Pass Parallel Processing (SP3) architecture and how its combine with the…
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid Status'
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 common…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
The Most Common Worst Networking Practices and How To…
In the rush to keep pace with the many challenges facing today’s organizations, all too often networking teams end up adopting practices and processes tha…
Palo Alto Networks
Complete Guide to Upgrading Palo Alto Firewall PAN-OS…
Upgrading your Palo Alto Firewall or Panorama Management System to the preferred PAN-OS release is always recommended as it ensures it remains stable, saf…
Virtualization & VM Backup
8 Critical Features to Have in a VM Backup Solution
Businesses that rely on virtual machines for their day-to-day operations should think twice about securing their infrastructure. Modern use of virtual mac…







