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Windows Servers
Free Hyper-V eBook - Create, Manage and Troublesh…
With the introduction of Hyper-V on the Windows Server platform, virtualization has quickly become the de facto standard for all companies seeking to…
Windows Servers
How to Install and Configure SNMP for Windows Ser…
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a UDP protocol that uses port 161 to monitor and collect detailed information on any network device supp…
Windows Servers
Windows 2003 DHCP Server Advanced Configuration -…
Part 1 of our Windows 2003 DHCP Server Advanced Configuration article explained the creation and configuration of DHCP Scope options and how to confi…
Windows Servers
Windows Server 2012 File Server Resources Manager…
The Windows Server 2008 first carried FSRM or Fie Server Resources Manager, which allowed administrators to define the file types that users could sa…
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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
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…
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
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…
Windows Workstation Articles:
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)
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)
Revealing & Backing Up Your Windows 8 – Windows 8…
Backing up your Windows License Product Key is essential for reinstallation of your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. In some cases, the Gen…
Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)
How to View Hidden Files and Folders In Windows 8…
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
Working with Linux TCP/IP Network Configuration F…
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…
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
Linux BIND DNS - Part 4: Common BIND Files - Name…
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…
Linux - Unix
Configuring Linux to Act as a Firewall - Linux IP…
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 worl…
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Linux - Unix
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
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
Updating Your Linux Server - How to Update Linux Works…
Like any other software, an operating system needs to be updated. Updates are required not only because of the new hardware coming into the market, but al…
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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…
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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…
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Firewall Application-based Policy Enforcemen…
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