Microsoft Server Articles:
Windows Servers
How to Enable & Configure Shadow Copy for Shared…
When you shadow copy a disk volume, you are actually generating a snapshot of the changes made to the folders and files within the disk volume at a c…
Windows Servers
Windows 2003 DHCP Server Installation & Configura…
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that allows clients on a network to request network configuration settings from a server run…
Windows Servers
Hyper-V Best Practices - Replica, Cluster, Backup…
Hyper-V has proven to be a very cost effective solution for server consolidation. Evidence of this is also the fact that companies are beginning to m…
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…
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Virtualization Articles:
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
5 Most Critical Microsoft M365 Vulnerabilities Re…
Microsoft 365 is an incredibly powerful software suite for businesses, but it is becoming increasingly targeted by people trying to steal your data…
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…
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…
Windows Workstation Articles:
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to Add and Remove Applications from Windows 8…
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 th…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Installing The ‘Unsupported’ Profilic USB-to-Seri…
Thanks to the absence of dedicated serial ports on today’s laptops and ultrabooks, USB-to-Serial adapters are very popular amongst Cisco engineers as…
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…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How To Change & Configure An IP Address or Set to…
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 I…
Linux-Unix Articles:
Linux - Unix
The Linux File System
A file system is nothing more than the way the computer stores and retrieves all your files. These files include your documents, programs, help files…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 3: Configuring The db.192.1…
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…
Linux - Unix
Understanding, Administering Linux Groups and Use…
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 fi…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 6: Linux BIND - DNS Caching
In the previous articles, we spoke about the Internet Domain Hierarchy and explained how the ROOT servers are the DNS servers, which contain all the…
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Linux - Unix
Understanding The Linux Init Process & Different RunLe…
Different Linux systems can be used in many ways. This is the main idea behind operating different services at different operating levels. For example, th…
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, Defa…
Linux - Unix
The Linux File System
A file system is nothing more than the way the computer stores and retrieves all your files. These files include your documents, programs, help files, gam…
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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Virtualization & VM Backup
SysAdmin Day 2020 - Get your Free Amazon Voucher & Gif…
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 to keep…
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…
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…
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…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
WAN Optimization vs SD WAN Networks. Today’s Challenge…
Enterprises have been successfully running WAN optimization appliances at their many distributed sites for years. The devices have done a good job of help…







