Microsoft Server Articles:
Windows Servers
The Importance of a Comprehensive Backup Strategy…
People and companies usually adopt a backup strategy suited to the needs of their working environment. As such, there is no absolute right or wrong m…
Windows Servers
New Upcoming Features in Hyper-V vNext - Free Tr…
With the release of Hyper-V vNext just around the corner, Altaro has organized a Free webinar that will take you right into the new Hyper-V vNext rel…
Windows Servers
Windows 2012 Server NIC Teaming – Load Balancing/…
NIC Teaming, also known as Windows Load Balancing or Failover (LBFO), is an extremely useful feature supported by Windows Server 2012 that allows the…
Windows Servers
Configuring Domain Group Policy for Windows 2003
Windows 2003 Group Policies allow the administrators to manage a group of people accessing a resource efficiently. The group policies can be used to…
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Virtualization Articles:
Virtualization & VM Backup
The Backup Bible. A Free Complete Guide to Disast…
The Free Backup Bible Complete Edition written by backup expert and Microsoft MVP Eric Siron, is comprised of 200+ pages of actionable content divide…
Virtualization & VM Backup
Ultimate Guide: Install Windows 11 on VMware ESXi…
In this article, we’ll show you how to setup or install Microsoft Windows 11 on VMware’s ESXi servers and bypass the Trusted Platform Module version…
Virtualization & VM Backup
Understanding Deduplication. Complete Guide to De…
When considering your VM backup solution, key features such as deduplication are incredibly important. This is not simply from a cost perspective but…
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid S…
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…
Windows Workstation Articles:
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to Enable & Use Windows 8 Startup Settings Bo…
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 w…
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)
How to Start Windows 8 and 8.1 in Safe Mode – Ena…
This article will show you how to start Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 in Safe Mode and how to enable F8 Safe Mode. Previous Windows O/S users would recal…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to View Hidden Files & Folders in Windows 7
This article shows you how to see hiddeen files and folders in Windows 7. Windows 7 hides important system files so that normally, you do not see the…
Linux-Unix Articles:
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…
Linux - Unix
Linux CentOS - Redhat EL Installation on HP Smart…
This article was written thanks to our recent encounter of a HP DL120 G7 rack mount server equipped with a HP Smart Array B110i SATA Raid controller…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 1: Introduction To The DNS…
BIND (Berkely Internet Name Domain) is a popular software for translating domain names into IP addresses and usually found on Linux servers. This art…
Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring VSFTPD FTP Server for Re…
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…
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Linux - Unix
Installation and Configuration of Linux DHCP Server
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…
Linux - Unix
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…
Linux - Unix
Linux System Resource & Performance Monitoring
You may be a user at home, a user in a LAN (local area network), or a system administrator of a large network of computers. Alternatively, you may be main…
Linux - Unix
Linux File & Folder Permissions
File & folder security is a big part of any operating system and Linux is no exception!
These permissions allow you to choose exactly who can access…
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Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Enable SNMP on VMware ESXi Host & Configure ESX…
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 allow or…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
SD-WAN is the Emerging, Evolving Solution for the Bran…
A lot has changed in how people work during the past twenty years. Co-working spaces, mobility, and the cloud now are common. Businesses are spread out an…
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
Boost Network Security and Efficiency with Intelligent…
Network alerts are vital for maintaining your network's health, efficiency, and security, ensuring seamless daily operations. They act as an early warning…
Palo Alto Networks
How to Fix Palo Alto Firewall “Error: Image File Authe…
Keeping your Palo Alto Firewall up to date with the latest PAN-OS software updates is an important step to ensure your organization is protected against t…
Palo Alto Networks
How to Register a Palo Alto Firewall and Activate Supp…
This article explains how to register and activate your Palo Alto Firewall Appliance to obtain technical support, RMA hardware replacement, product update…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
MPLS vs. SD-WAN vs. Internet vs. Cloud Network. Connec…
The Wide Area Network (WAN) is the backbone of the business. It ties together the remote locations, headquarters and data centers into an integrated netwo…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
Key Features of a True Cloud-Native SASE Service. Sett…
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an architecture widely regarded as the future of enterprise networking and security. In previous articles we talked a…
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Firewall Configuration Options. Tap Mode, Vi…
Our previous article explained how Palo Alto Firewalls make use of Security Zones to process and enforce security policies. This article will explain the…







