Microsoft Server Articles:
Windows Servers
How to Install Windows Server 2012 from USB Flash…
Most would remember the days we had to have a CDROM or DVDROM in order to proceed with the installation of an operating system. Today, it is very com…
Windows Servers
Windows 2003 DHCP Server Advanced Configuration -…
In this article, we will cover more advanced DHCP features and topics such as server options, superscopes, multicast scopes, dynamic DNS, DHCP databa…
Windows Servers
Windows Server Group Policy Link Enforcement, Inh…
Our previous article explained what Group Policy Objects (GPO) are and showed how group policies can be configured to help control computers and user…
Windows Servers
How to Recover & Create "Show Desktop" Icon Funct…
The Show Desktop feature, included with almost all versions of Windows up to Windows 7, allows a user to minimize or restore all open programs and e…
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8 Critical Features to Have in a VM Backup Soluti…
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
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
SysAdmin Day 2020 - Get your Free Amazon Voucher…
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…
Virtualization & VM Backup
World Backup Day with Free Amazon Voucher and Pri…
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)
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…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to Enable Master Control Panel or Enable God…
Around 2007, an undocumented feature of Windows, called the God Mode, was published outside of documentation provided by Microsoft. This is the Windo…
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)
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
Linux CentOS - Redhat EL Installation on HP Smart…
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…
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
Finding More Information On The Linux Operating S…
Since this document merely scratches the surface when it comes to Linux, you will probably find you have lots of questions and possibly problems. Whe…
Linux - Unix
Installing & Configuring Linux Webmin - Linux Web…
For many engineers and administrators, maintaining a Linux system can be a daunting task, especially if there’s limited time or experience.&nbs…
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Understanding, Administering Linux Groups and User Acc…
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 file. W…
Linux - Unix
Linux System Resource & Performance Monitoring
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
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 access…
Linux - Unix
Linux BIND DNS - Part 4: Common BIND Files - Named.loc…
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, de…
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Check Point Software and Cato Networks Co-Founder Shlo…
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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…
Virtualization & VM Backup
Understanding Deduplication. Complete Guide to Dedupli…
When considering your VM backup solution, key features such as deduplication are incredibly important. This is not simply from a cost perspective but also…
SASE & SD-WAN Networks
The Need for a Converged SASE Platform. Converging Net…
The digital transformation is pushing applications to the cloud, the 2020-2022 pandemic shifted employees to work from home, and the number of resulting n…
Palo Alto Networks
Complete Guide: Configuring IPSec VPN between Palo Alt…
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 co…
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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…
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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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With so much enterprise network traffic now destined for the cloud, backhauling traffic across an expensive MPLS connection to a data center to apply secu…







