Microsoft Server Articles:
Windows Servers
Renaming Windows 2000 Domain Name
Sometimes renaming a domain is an essential business requirement. There are many situations, such as mergers, change of company name or migration fro…
Windows Servers
Understanding, Creating, Configuring & Applying W…
This article explains what Group Policies are and shows how to configure Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Group Policies. Our next article will c…
Windows Servers
New Features in Windows Server 2012 - Why Upgrad…
There is no doubt that Cloud Computing is hot topic these days. Innovations in cloud computing models have made every industry and company IT departm…
Windows Servers
How to Install Windows 2012 Hyper-V via Server Ma…
Our previous article covered the basic concepts of Virtualization and Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V. This article takes a closer look at Microsof…
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Virtualization Articles:
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Enable or Disable SSH on VMware ESXi via W…
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 administra…
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
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
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)
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)
Configuring Windows 7 To Provide Secure Wireless…
Not many people are aware that Windows 7 has built-in capabilities that allow it to be transformed into a perfectly working access point so that wire…
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)
How to Join a Windows 8, 8.1 Client to Windows Do…
In this article, we will show how to add a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 client to a Windows Domain / Active Directory. The article can be considered an e…
Linux-Unix Articles:
Linux - Unix
Installation and Configuration of Linux DHCP Serv…
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 rou…
Linux - Unix
Configuring Linux Samba (SMB) - How to Setup Samb…
Resource sharing, like file systems and printers, in Microsoft Windows systems, is accomplished using a protocol called the Server Message Block or S…
Linux - Unix
Understanding Linux File System Quotas - Installa…
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…
Linux - Unix
Understanding The Linux Init Process & Different…
Different Linux systems can be used in many ways. This is the main idea behind operating different services at different operating levels. For exampl…
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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
Linux BIND DNS - Part 2: Configuring db.domain Zone D…
It's time to start creating our zone files. We'll follow the standard format, which is given in the DNS RFCs, in order to keep everything neat and less co…
Linux - Unix
Advanced Linux Commands
Now that you're done learning some of the Basic Linux commands and how to use them to install Linux Software, it's time we showed you some of the other wa…
Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring VSFTPD FTP Server for Redhat…
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 a ma…
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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…
Palo Alto Networks
The Ultimate Guide to Palo Alto Networks Software NGFW…
Discover the ins and outs of using Palo Alto Networks’ Software NGFW (Flex) credits to seamlessly renew your cloud-based or virtualized software NGFW devi…
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Free Webinar: Enterprise-Grade Security and Management…
The hybrid work culture has resulted in workforces increasingly using their mobile devices for work, further adding to the complexity of ensuring security…
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
Maximizing Network Security: A Deep Dive into OpManage…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, network security has never been more crucial. With the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks es…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
Understanding Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and ho…
Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) is changing the way that businesses connect to the cloud. With SD-WAN, organizations can move away from clo…
Palo Alto Networks
The Benefits of Palo Alto Networks Firewall Single Pas…
What makes Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) so different from its competitors is its Platform, Process and Architecture. Palo Alto Netwo…
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SASE and VPNs: Reconsidering your Mobile Remote Access…
The Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become the go to security solution for keeping communications between networks and endpoints secure. After all, VPNs…
Virtualization & VM Backup
5 Most Critical Microsoft M365 Vulnerabilities Reveale…
Microsoft 365 is an incredibly powerful software suite for businesses, but it is becoming increasingly targeted by people trying to steal your data. The g…





