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Download Altaro Free VM Backup & Win a PlayStat...

We have some exciting news for you today! Altaro has launched a great contest in celebration of SysAdmin Day on 27th July! They will be giving aw...
Windows Servers

How to Enable ‘Web Server’ Certificate Template...

In this article we will show you how to enable the ‘Web Server’ certificate template option on a Windows Certification Authority (Windows CA) Serve...
Windows Servers

Windows 2003 DHCP Server Advanced Configuration...

Part 1 of our Windows 2003 DHCP Server Advanced Configuration article explained the creation and configuration of DHCP Scope options and how to con...
Windows Servers

Windows Server 2016 VM Backup with Altaro's New...

Altaro has released Altaro VM Backup, a faster and lighter upgrade to its flagship Hyper-V and VMware backup solution, which now supports all Windo...

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Virtualization & VM Backup

How to Enable SNMP on VMware ESXi Host & Config...

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 a...
Virtualization & VM Backup

SysAdmin Day 2020 - Get your Free Amazon Vouche...

SysAdmin Day has arrived, and with it, gratitude for all the unsung heroes that 2020 has needed. Your hard work has made it possible for all of us ...
Virtualization & VM Backup

6 Key Areas to Consider When Selecting a VM Bac...

Backup and Disaster recovery are core considerations for any business with an IT footprint, whether that is on-premises or in the cloud. Your busi...
Virtualization & VM Backup

How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid...

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 ...

Windows Workstation Articles:

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

How To Change & Configure An IP Address or Set ...

Not many users are aware that Windows 7 provides more than one way to configure a workstation’s network adaptor IP address or force it to obtain an...
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Revealing & Backing Up Your Windows 8 – Windows...

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 G...
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

How to Add and Remove Applications from Windows...

In this article, we'll show you how to add (pin) and remove (unpin) any application from the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Metro Start Screen. Tiles or ...
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

How to Start Windows 8 and 8.1 in Safe Mode – E...

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 rec...

Linux-Unix Articles:

Linux - Unix

Installation and Configuration of Linux DHCP Se...

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 r...
Linux - Unix

Configuring Linux Samba (SMB) - How to Setup Sa...

Resource sharing, like file systems and printers, in Microsoft Windows systems, is accomplished using a protocol called the Server Message Block or...
Linux - Unix

Linux BIND DNS - Part 4: Common BIND Files - Na...

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.192.16...
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...

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Critical 15 Year-old Linux Security Hole (Ghost) Rev...

Security researchers at qualys.com yesterday released information on a critical 15 year-old Linux security hole which affects millions of Linux systems ...
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 acces...
Linux - Unix

Linux BIND DNS - Part 4: Common BIND Files - Named.l...

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.192.168.0, ...
Linux - Unix

Working with Linux TCP/IP Network Configuration Files

This article covers the main TCP/IP network configuration files used by Linux to configure various network services of the system such as IP Address, De...

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Complete Guide: Configuring IPSec VPN between Palo A...

This article will show you how to configure an IPSec VPN tunnel between a Palo Alto firewall (all PANOS versions) and Meraki MX security appliance. Our ...
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Complete Guide to Upgrading Palo Alto Firewall PAN-O...

Upgrading your Palo Alto Firewall or Panorama Management System to the preferred PAN-OS release is always recommended as it ensures it remains stable, s...
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