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Windows Servers
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
With Windows 2016 Server already making its way into data centers Windows 2016 Server Licensing is becoming a very hot topic. Windows 2016 Server is…
Windows Servers
This article serves as an Active Directory tutorial covering installation and setup of Windows 2012 Active Directory Services Role & Domain Contr…
Windows Servers
Sometimes renaming a domain is an essential business requirement. There are many situations, such as mergers, change of company name or migration fro…

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Virtualization Articles:

Virtualization & VM Backup
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
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
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
Celebrate World Backup Day and WIN with Altaro! We all remember how grateful we were to have backup software when facing so many data loss mishaps…

Windows Workstation Articles:

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
This article explains how the Windows operating system makes use of the popular Host file, where it is located for various operating systems, how it…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
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)
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure wir…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
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…

Linux-Unix Articles:

Linux - Unix
The first question is - what are the benefits of using Linux instead of Windows? This is in fact a constant debate between the Windows and Linux comm…
Linux - Unix
What is Server Virtualization? Server virtualization is the process of apportioning a physical server into several smaller virtual servers. Duri…
Linux - Unix
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
When you are using Vim, you want to know three things - getting in, moving about and getting out. Of course, while doing these three basic operations…

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Linux - Unix
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
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
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, need…
Linux - Unix
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…

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Palo Alto Networks
During the past decade, we’ve seen the global IT security market flooded with new network security and firewall security appliances. New vendors emerging…
Virtualization & VM Backup
SSH access to VMware’s ESXi server is by disabled by default however there are many reasons where SSH might be required. VMware and System administrators…
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
Defending your client's network from faulty configuration changes, poor compliance, and bringing the network back quickly from downtime can be challenging…
Palo Alto Networks
Our previous article explained how Palo Alto Firewalls make use of Security Zones to process and enforce security policies. This article will explain the…
Palo Alto Networks
This article provides comprehensive guidance on the manual processes involved in downloading, uploading, and installing (import) any PAN-OS version on a P…
Virtualization & VM Backup
Celebrate World Backup Day and WIN with Altaro! We all remember how grateful we were to have backup software when facing so many data loss mishaps and n…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
SD-WAN is the answer for enterprises and organizations seeking to consolidate network functions and services while at the same time simplify their WAN inf…
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
The hybrid work culture has resulted in workforces increasingly using their mobile devices for work, further adding to the complexity of ensuring security…