OS’s
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Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Datacenter Available for Download
On the heels of the latest news and download for the Windows 8 Release Preview ISO, Microsoft has released the next version of their server operating system now officially dubbed Windows Server 2012. Â Microsoft is touting this server OS to…
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How to correct reverse DNS issues
Most of the time people think of DNS as being the service that helps us to resolve a name to an IP address and that is certainly true, as without this service, the Internet as we know it could not…
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How to use Windows Server Backup to backup files
Backing up files using the builtin backup utility in Windows Server 2008 R2 is really a piece of cake. Â We will take you through the steps in the WBADMIN.MSC interface as to how you would go about backing up file(s)…
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Installing Ubuntu 12.04 Desktop step by step
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS which was released just a few days ago has many buzzing about the features, stability, and performance. Â This is truly a great Linux desktop OS. Â While Unity has certainly not went over as well as Ubuntu developers…
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How to Increase the number of remembered servers remote desktop list
In working with many who use remote desktop to connect to servers, workstations, etc, the question has been asked – How can you increase the number of remembered servers in the remote desktop connection list? Â Of course for true administrative…
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Using IFTOP on Untangle for realtime bandwidth monitoring
Many Linux users may be familiar with the tool IFTOP listens to network traffic on a chosen interface and then displays this information in a handy bar graphical representation which makes it easy to see offending IP addresses which may…
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Windows Server 2008 R2 no shared folder icon
As a server administrator, oftentimes it is the little things that matter that makes our lives either good or much more difficult than it should be. Â One of the ticky little things that we simply cannot explain the rationale behind…
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Shoretel Phones Showing Incorrect Time
Recently, in working with a client after a failed Shoretel system update, we saw issues with the displayed time on most Shoretel handsets in the environment. Â Most of the phones were displaying the incorrect time of February 6, 2011 which…
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How to Handle Patch Management on Multiple Computers
In order to avoid security vulnerabilities and maintain a high level of productivity, computers and networks require regular patches to stay ahead of potential problems. Sometimes it can be difficult just to stay up-to-date with a single computer, and the…
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How to find your Windows 7 version
In helping many people with problems with their computers at home, one of the first questions that you find yourself having to ask them, is what version of Windows they are running on their computer. Many may be hard pressed…
