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Windows Servers
Configuring Windows Server Roaming Profiles
Windows roaming profiles allow the mobile users of a company to always work with their personal settings from any network computer in a domain. Roami…
Windows Servers
How to Install and Configure Windows 2012 DNS Ser…
Our previous article covered introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS) and explained the importance of the DNS Server role within the network infr…
Windows Servers
Free Webinar: Troubleshooting & Fixing Microsoft…
Users working with Hyper-V Virtualization would be interested to know that Altaro is hosting a free webinar on the 25th of February 2016 at 4pm CET /…
Windows Servers
Installation and Configuration of Fine-Grained Pa…
Microsoft introduced Fine-Grained Password Policy for the first time in Windows Server 2008 and the policy has been part of every Windows Server sinc…
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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
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
FREE Webinar - Fast Track your IT Career with VMw…
Everyone who attends the webinar has a chance of winning a VMware VCP course (VMware Install, Config, Manage) worth $4,500!
Climbing the career ladd…
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…
Windows Workstation Articles:
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)
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)
Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wirel…
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)
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
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
Why Use Linux?
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
Implementing Virtual Servers and Load Balancing C…
What is Server Virtualization?
Server virtualization is the process of apportioning a physical server into several smaller virtual servers. Duri…
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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Linux - Unix
The Linux Command Line
You could actually skip this whole section for those who are already familiar with the topic, but we highly recommend you read it because this is the hear…
Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring Linux Webmin - Linux Web-Base…
For many engineers and administrators, maintaining a Linux system can be a daunting task, especially if there’s limited time or experience. Wo…
Linux - Unix
Configuring Linux to Act as a Firewall - Linux IPTable…
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…
Linux - Unix
How To Secure Your Linux Server or Workstation - Linux…
Below are some of the most common recommendations and method to effectively secure a Linux Server or Workstation.
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Special Free Podcast Series: IT Operations Management…
Learn how IT Experts and Managers take on their organization’s challenges while working remotely. How do you continue your IT Operation Management Strateg…
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…
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid Status'
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 common…
Virtualization & VM Backup
6 Key Areas to Consider When Selecting a VM Backup Sol…
Backup and Disaster recovery are core considerations for any business with an IT footprint, whether that is on-premises or in the cloud.
Your business de…
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…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
Check Point Software and Cato Networks Co-Founder Shlo…
By: Shlomo Kramer, Check Point Software & Cato Networks Co-Founder
As one of the founders of Check Point Software and more recently Cato Networks, I’…
Virtualization & VM Backup
Differences Between VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi Free…
In this article we will cover the differences between VMware ESXi, vSphere and vCenter while also explain the features supported by each vSphere edition…
Virtualization & VM Backup
The Backup Bible. A Free Complete Guide to Disaster Re…
The Free Backup Bible Complete Edition written by backup expert and Microsoft MVP Eric Siron, is comprised of 200+ pages of actionable content divided int…







