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System monitoring with Zenoss takes complexity out of configuration
Apr 2010
While Nagios is a powerful and stable system monitor, it can be very complex to configure. Vincent Danen offers you another option with a slick UI, nice graphs, and easy-to-read host data.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Job snapshot: Systems Administrator
Feb 2010
Have you ever thought about becoming a systems administrator? To get a reality check, here's some insight into the role from a working IT pro.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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10 handy Windows XP efficiency tricks
Nov 2006
From speeding up Defrag to instantly creating a Restore Point to customizing the most frequently used programs on the Start menu, this collection of tips will help you gain more control over how...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Scheduled Downtime Policy
May 2012
TechRepublic's Scheduled Downtime Policy will help your organization determine procedures for scheduling and communicating server, system, and network downtime with the goal of minimizing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things you should know about Microsoft Small Business Server 2011
Mar 2011
Windows Small Business Server 2011 has arrived, bringing with it some significant changes. Erik Eckel discusses what's new and explains some of the more complex aspects of this release.This...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Excel Template: Configure Aironet access points for enterprise security
Jan 2007
An Excel Worksheet that automatically generates a ready-to-use tool for documenting and creating new CLI configuration files for Aironet access points. This tool is published as a supplement to...
Provided by George Ou
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TechRepublic's New Server Checklist
May 2011
When you need to order a new server, turn to TechRepublic's New Server Checklist. It's designed to prevent many common errors that are easily overlooked and expensive and time consuming to fix....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Create a superscope to solve the problem of dwindling IP addresses
Oct 2006
If your organization is growing faster than you can supply IP addresses, you don't have to fear that you might soon be running on empty--a superscope can come to the rescue. A superscope is a...
Provided by Louis Nel
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Network Documentation Outline
Oct 2008
All networks should be thoroughly documented to help IT staff and employees understand the resources available and how to properly request and make note of any changes to the network. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs to Know: Volume 2
Feb 2012
TechRepublic's 500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs to Know: Volume 2 offers concise advice, solutions and details on the key issues and challenges you experience on a daily basis in optimizing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things you should know about IPv6 addressing
Oct 2010
Although IPv6 adoption seems to be moving at a snail's pace, there's no outrunning it. Brien Posey demystifies some of the addressing issues many admins are still trying to figure out.This...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Secret agents: Make SNMP work for you
Mar 2010
Mark Underwood lays out the ways you can use SNMP agents to monitor network devices, and even set it up to send software alerts as well.
Provided by Mark Underwood
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FreeBSD 8.0 installation walk-through
Feb 2010
Vincent Danen walks you through the initial installation of FreeBSD 8.0. The text-based installer can be a challenge, but the OS is solid.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things you should know about designing a small business network
Sep 2006
Setting up a network in a small business environment entails some specialized considerations to ensure an optimum implementation. IT consultant Erik Eckel offers his insights into the most...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 more Sysinternals utilities to keep handy
Mar 2011
Derek Schauland is back with additional utilities from the Sysinternals toolkit that can speed routine tasks on Windows systems.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Derek Schauland
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Snoop on your own network with ntop
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen recommends ntop if you want to know more about the traffic passing in and out of your network. This powerful network monitoring tool will keep you informed about network load...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 tips for troubleshooting slowdowns in small business networks
Feb 2007
A sluggish network can mean cranky users, loss of productivity, and big headaches for the IT staff. But solving--and even preventing--slowdowns is a whole lot easier when you know the most likely...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Ping Automation Tool
Feb 2001
This VBScript, by Greg Shultz, lets you ping a range of IP addresses within the Windows environment. No need to exit to the command or MS-DOS prompt and run batch jobs. The results of your request...
Provided by TechRepublic
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500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs To Know: Volume 1
May 2011
From troubleshooting application errors and managing your company's network to handling remote users and securing your data, IT sup- port professionals face a wide variety of challenges....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Master PowerShell mechanics and tackle real-world tasks
Apr 2008
PowerShell enables you to automate and customize Windows admin tasks -- but to use it effectively, you need to understand how it works. This chapter from Windows PowerShell Unleashed takes you...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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10 common Cisco VPN problems and how to resolve them
Nov 2006
Cisco offers many ways to handle VPN connectivity, making troubleshooting and problem-solving a little tricky. From VPN capabilities included in some routers to the VPN services offered by PIX...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Save on bandwidth with the Squid proxy server
Sep 2010
Vincent Danen explains how to set up Squid as a caching proxy, which can help you save on bandwidth.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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SolutionBase: Performing common administrative tasks in Solaris 10
Apr 2007
If you're new to Solaris 10, figuring out what you need to do to get the OS to do anything can be a confusing task. In this article, Jonathan Sinclair shows you how to perform common...
Provided by Jonathan A. Sinclair
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How do I... Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Remote Access?
Feb 2007
The ability to remotely administer Windows Small Business Server can prove priceless. Adding new users, resetting account lockouts and passwords, reviewing event logs and troubleshooting numerous...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
Nov 2006
PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco...
Provided by Mike Mullins
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Support Specialist Tips and Tricks
Oct 2010
This compilation of TechRepublic articles provides a convenient handbook of guidelines and quick tips to help you solve a wide array of IT support problems. It offers everything from general...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Firewall configuration with system-config-firewall
May 2010
On a Fedora system, the default firewall configuration tool is simply called Firewall Configuration. Vincent Danen shows you how to use this simple GUI interface to set up and configure your firewall.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Prevent users from running specific applications with Process Blocker?
Jun 2009
If you administer any significant number of Windows-based machines, there might be applications you do not want your users to be able to run. Jack Wallen explains how Process Blocker can help...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Monitor your system for threats with rsec alerts
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen gives an overview of the monitoring and reporting tool rsec, which can help you keep a close eye on your system's security without having to pore over log files.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router
Jan 2009
One of the best ways to sidestep admin problems is to learn from the mistakes of others. David Davis put together this list of missteps and oversights to help minimize Cisco router pitfalls.This...
Provided by David Davis
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Creating and Configuring Home Networks
Apr 2008
Home offices are increasingly becoming a part of everyday life, thanks to their convenience and the growth of supporting technologies such as DSL and cable modem connections. Learn how to...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Design a network topology that effectively supports your AD infrastructure
Apr 2006
Before you can implement Active Directory services, you need a network structure to support it. This chapter from How to Cheat at Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure...
Provided by Syngress
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10 cool things you can do with TweakUI
Dec 2009
The handy TweakUI PowerToy can help you overcome a variety of Windows XP annoyances and limitations and lets you create an environment that suits your working style.This download is also available...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Book chapters
Troubleshoot network problems via network analysis or sniffing
Jul 2007
If you are a systems administrator, network engineer, or security engineer, you constantly field questions like "Why is the network slow?" "Why is my computer acting strange?" or "Why can't I get...
Provided by Syngress
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Quick Reference: Active Directory Pack
Feb 2004
Plan an Active Directory migration, manage AD objects and services, maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory, and administer group policies with this set of four laminated charts. Keep them in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Reference: PC Network Troubleshooting
Sep 2004
TechRepublic's handy laminated quick reference chart covers Physical problems, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network commands to help you stay on task. This download is available for free as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Optimize your PC hardware lifecycle with closed-loop lifecycle planning
Jul 2007
It typically costs four times as much to support a PC as it does to purchase it--often, even more. The solution: Closed-loop lifecycle planning, touted since the 90's as an IT strategy that would...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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How do I... Monitor traffic on a network for free with Ethereal
Nov 2006
Network administrators have to know what is going within the network at all times. This task requires a monitoring application that can be relied on. If you want to monitor traffic on your...
Provided by David Davis
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Linux: Set it and forget it
Jun 2007
Microsoft Windows may rule the network on most small and medium businesses, but it's not your only choice. Once an OS for hobbyists, Linux has become a significant threat to Windows' dominance....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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The right tool: Keep track of computers using iInventory
Apr 2007
iInventory is a simple program that can help organizations of all sizes track servers and computers, including maintaining an inventory that knows about changes made to hardware configuration....
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 reasons to use DirectAccess and Unified Access Gateway (UAG) 2010
Apr 2010
Using UAG as your DirectAccess server solution provides a number of significant advantages. Deb Shinder looks at what DirectAccess offers and describes the benefits of using UAG.This download is...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Windows 7: Migration tips, performance, and features
Mar 2010
Any Windows operating system upgrade is a big step for an organization or user, and whether you're planning to move directly from Vista or make a bigger leap from XP to Windows 7, careful...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Secret agents: Make SNMP work for you
Mar 2010
Mark Underwood lays out the ways you can use SNMP agents to monitor network devices, and even set it up to send software alerts as well.
Provided by Mark Underwood
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Workstation Tune-up Checklist
Mar 2010
Optimizing a slow-performing system requires a number of diagnostic and repair steps, often with interruptions along the way. This basic checklist will help you cover all the bases. Visit our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Job snapshot: Systems Administrator
Feb 2010
Have you ever thought about becoming a systems administrator? To get a reality check, here's some insight into the role from a working IT pro.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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Server Deployment/Migration Checklist
Feb 2010
One configuration error or overlooked step can send your server deployment off a cliff. This simple checklist will help you complete the process efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.Visit our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Network, PC, and server audit checklist
Feb 2010
IT consultants should complete the fields within this checklist to catalog critical client network, workstation, and server information, identify weaknesses and issues that must be addressed,...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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FreeBSD 8.0 installation walk-through
Feb 2010
Vincent Danen walks you through the initial installation of FreeBSD 8.0. The text-based installer can be a challenge, but the OS is solid.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Set up rsyslog to store syslog messages in MySQL
Jan 2010
Vincent Danen tells you how to use rsyslog with phpLogCon, which allows you to store your syslog messages in MySQL and view them as a Web page.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Top 10 new features in Exchange Server 2010
Dec 2009
You'll find some significant additions to the latest version of Exchange Server. Brien Posey runs down some of the most notable new features.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Brien Posey
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10 cool things you can do with TweakUI
Dec 2009
The handy TweakUI PowerToy can help you overcome a variety of Windows XP annoyances and limitations and lets you create an environment that suits your working style.This download is also available...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 best year-end tech practices for SMBs
Dec 2009
For a lot of IT departments, the end of the year means a slower pace - which makes it the ideal time to catch up on a host of essential (but often deferred) tasks.This download is also available...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Free Trial - Get One, Unified IT Dashboard View of all your Infrastructure and Applications with up.time®
Aug 2012
Do you want a unified view of global IT systems performance, availability and capacity across all server platforms, network devices, applications, and IT business services? How about... Unified...
Provided by Uptime Software
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Snoop on your own network with ntop
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen recommends ntop if you want to know more about the traffic passing in and out of your network. This powerful network monitoring tool will keep you informed about network load...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Get a vendor-neutral overview of your virtualization options
Oct 2009
This sample chapter from Practical Virtualization Solutions examines popular virtualization strategies from an application and performance perspective and looks at the pros and cons of each...
Provided by Pearson Education
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Tools & Templates
The PathPing Gadget
Oct 2009
This free Vista/Windows 7 gadget automates the powerful PathPing utility, making it easier for you to isolate the cause of network problems.Visit our Microsoft Windows blog for more Windows...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Setting up a Cisco VPN connection with Network Manager
Oct 2009
Vincent Danen introduces the vpnc plugin for Network Manager that helps you manage the client connection to a Cisco VPN.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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An IT Pro's Overview of Windows 7
Oct 2009
The release of Windows 7 is a significant event for most IT pros. This comprehensive overview of the new tools and features will tell you what you can expect from the new OS and help you make a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell
Oct 2009
PowerShell combines command-line speed, the flexibility of scripting, and the power of a GUI-based admin tool. See why now might be the time to master it.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Using Corkscrew to tunnel SSH over HTTP
Oct 2009
If you are in an environment that disallows the use of SSH and forces the use of an HTTP proxy, it is possible to use that HTTP proxy as a transport for SSH. Vincent Danen explains how to use the...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Quick Reference: PC Network Troubleshooting
Sep 2004
TechRepublic's handy laminated quick reference chart covers Physical problems, TCP/IP, wireless networking and network commands to help you stay on task. This download is available for free as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Reference: Active Directory Pack
Feb 2004
Plan an Active Directory migration, manage AD objects and services, maintain and troubleshoot Active Directory, and administer group policies with this set of four laminated charts. Keep them in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Reference: Microsoft Access Tables
Sep 2009
If your organization is like most, its business decisions are largely driven by the data it collects. To help ensure that your enterprise's critical data is stored and retrieved as effectively as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Monitor your system for threats with rsec alerts
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen gives an overview of the monitoring and reporting tool rsec, which can help you keep a close eye on your system's security without having to pore over log files.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive
Aug 2009
Your USB flash drive can do a whole lot more than just move data around. Greg Shultz introduces a variety of creative ways to put that drive to good use.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Prevent users from running specific applications with Process Blocker?
Jun 2009
If you administer any significant number of Windows-based machines, there might be applications you do not want your users to be able to run. Jack Wallen explains how Process Blocker can help...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Create custom keybindings in vim
Jun 2009
Vincent Danen tells you how you can work smarter in vim by adding and changing keybindings to more familiar commands.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Documentation checklist: What the new IT guy needs to find out
May 2009
TechRepublic member jdclyde recently landed a job as the first in-house tech for a company that has always outsourced its IT needs. With no documentation or institutional knowledge to fall back...
Provided by jdclyde
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10 seriously annoying default configurations
Apr 2009
Into every life, a little stupidity must fall. And sometimes, you just have to vent about it. Rick Vanover shares a few of the default configurations he finds especially frustrating and...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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Ultimate PC Preventive Maintenance Checklist
Nov 2005
To head off computer equipment failure, performance degradation, and system problems, support professionals need to follow a regular maintenance routine. This checklist covers 50 essential tasks...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Best of TechRepublic 2008
Apr 2009
This collection of over 200 downloads includes some of the most popular and highest-rated content from TechRepublic in 2008. Get our experts' best tweaks, tips, and advice in one package, covering...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Check out subversion repositories with ViewVC
Feb 2009
Vincent Danen introduces Web-based ViewVC, which is a Web-frontend to both subversion and Concurrent Versions System (CVS). ViewVC is written in python and is extremely simple to install and use....
Provided by Danen Consulting Services
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10 obscure Linux applications you need to try
Feb 2009
With thousands of Linux tools out there, it stands to reason that some of the very best ones might get lost in the crowd. Jack Wallen introduces some excellent apps that more admins should know...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router
Jan 2009
One of the best ways to sidestep admin problems is to learn from the mistakes of others. David Davis put together this list of missteps and oversights to help minimize Cisco router pitfalls.This...
Provided by David Davis
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Remotely monitor servers with the Nagios check_by_ssh plugin
Jan 2009
If you are using Nagios to monitor remote servers, you have more than one method to execute checks, including the use of the check_by_ssh plugin. Vincent Danen tells you how to set up this plugin...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Save time managing multiple systems with Parallel SSH
Dec 2008
For a user caring for multiple systems, OpenSSH is extremely useful, but being able to execute OpenSSH commands in parallel is even more so. Vincent Danen introduces Parallel SSH, or pssh, which...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Map my network with Nessus 3 in Windows?
Dec 2008
Nessus is a powerful, cross platform network scanner that does many things. By using Nessus to scan your network you can save the results, giving you an outstanding map of your current network....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 mistakes new Windows administrators make
Dec 2008
Whether you're new to network administration or to the Windows environment, a few common oversights and mistakes can trip you up. Deb Shinder explains how to avoid some of the problems new Windows...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Using pam_mount to automount filesystems at login
Dec 2008
Vincent Danen introduces the automounter, pam_mount, which can take a password entered at login and use it to mount an encrypted filesystem. It can also mount non-encrypted filesystems. This...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Use Dovecot for POP3 / IMAP services
Nov 2008
Traditionally, if you wanted to set up POP3 or IMAP services on your Linux system, you would use Courier-IMAP, uw-imap, or cyrus-imapd. Vincent Danen introduces a lesser-known but increasingly...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Monitor computer usage with Network LookOut Administrator Professional
Apr 2007
Scott Lowe takes a look at Network LookOut Administrator Professional, a tool for monitoring computer usage, including servers, employees, student machines and more. Using this tool, you can...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 things to look for in a server chassis
Apr 2007
A lot of server headaches, like overheating, service interruptions, and slow performance, can be caused by a chassis that doesn't meet your needs or suit your environment. You can avoid a host of...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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The right tool: Keep track of computers using iInventory
Apr 2007
iInventory is a simple program that can help organizations of all sizes track servers and computers, including maintaining an inventory that knows about changes made to hardware configuration....
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Book chapters
Master the basics of interdomain routing
Apr 2007
In this sample chapter from Internet Routing Architectures, explore the basics of interdomain routing. Chapter coverage includes: Overview of routers and routing - learn basic routing and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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SolutionBase: Planning a MOM deployment using System Center Capacity Planner 2006, part 2
May 2007
The System Center Capacity Planner can create a model that can be used to plan a Microsoft Operations Manager deployment. In this article, Brien Posey showing you how to use the Model Editor and...
Provided by Brien Posey
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10 things to look for in a remote connectivity application
Jun 2007
Remote access to workplace PCs and servers is no longer a luxury. Many organizations require that staff, technology administrators, and business owners regularly connect remotely to central or...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Book chapters
Investigate how cascading failures occur across layers within your system architecture
Jul 2007
The standard system architecture for enterprise systems, including Web sites and Web services, comprises a collection of functionally distinct farms or clusters (often referred to as layers) that...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Book chapters
Troubleshoot Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) and IP connectivity
Jul 2007
Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) troubleshooting can be tedious and difficult. However, most instances of CEF troubleshooting do not require detailed IOS architecture and platform architecture...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Ease Windows administration by delegating sections of Microsoft Information Services (IIS) 7.0 configuration to non-administrators
Aug 2007
Some Windows system administrators loved the old Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) metabase, but it was hated by most because it was difficult to read and provided no mechanism for...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Examine the Cisco ONS 15454 MSPP, its components, and a network design example
Oct 2007
The Cisco ONS 15454 is a highly flexible and scalable multiservice platform and one of the most widely deployed multiservice provisioning platform (MSPP) systems worldwide. Service providers and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Download a free 30-day trial of SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor now!
Dec 2012
Understanding how to achieve optimal performance for applications, hardware and operating systems will enable your organization to continually deliver on its core value proposition. Unfortunately,...
Provided by SolarWinds
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DameWare SSH Client for Windows
Dec 2012
As your business continues to expand, and as your workers continue to adopt mobile devices for business processes work remotely and telecommute, the ability to remotely connect to internal...
Provided by SolarWinds
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How do I... Install and configure Windows Server 2008 core?
Dec 2007
A Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Core installation provides you with the minimum set of tools to run Windows. You are provided with a kernel and a command line to manage the server. It is slim and...
Provided by Steven Warren
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10 things you should know about virtualization
Feb 2008
Virtualization has been a major buzzword in the IT world for the past few years -- and now the buzz is getting bigger. As your options increase, taking the plunge into virtualization can be a big...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 MORE things you should know about virtualization
Feb 2008
Virtualization has probably affected every IT environment to one extent or the other. Whether you do casual virtualization for test environments or complete virtualization for all systems, there's...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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TechRepublic's Mac Deployment Flowchart
Sep 2011
Whether you're deploying Mac clients, servers, or both -- and whether you're deploying in a new or existing network with Windows servers present -- this flowchart will help you anticipate and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Get an inside look at System Center Operations Manager 2007
Mar 2008
System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr) 2007 is designed to help you monitor and manage your IT services. But to deploy and support OpsMgr most effectively, it helps to know a little bit about...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Understand network addressing architecture by studying its evolution
Apr 2008
In the early days of the development of networks, major issues with addressing were ignored in favor of simple -- and adequate -- solutions. Unfortunately, addressing architecture hasn't kept pace...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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How do I... Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008?
Apr 2008
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It's also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Use runit to supervise Linux services
May 2008
Gerrit Pape's runit is similar to djb's daemontools and allows you to run supervised services, like daemontools, and also allows you to replace SysV init completely if you so desire. Vincent Danen...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Log Linux services with runit
May 2008
Vincent Danen explains how to configure logging for supervised services with the runit program.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Dig for more data in the /proc directory
May 2008
Vincent Danen introduces you to the /proc filesystem, which you can mine for a lot of helpful information about your system and running processes on your system.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Delegate privileges to users with sudo
Jun 2008
Vincent Danen offers a quick primer about the popular sudo program and shows you how to use it to delegate different privileges to users.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Realize the flexibility of OpenSSH
Jun 2008
Vincent Danen explains the flexibility and power of OpenSSH. With it, you can access systems remotely and securely; transfer files securely (using scp, sftp, or even rsync over ssh); execute...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Use Fuse to mount remote ssh directories
Jun 2008
The FUSE project has made editing remote files convenient by allowing local-filesystem-like access to remote files. With plugins like sshfs, which transparently makes an SFTP connection to a...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Chroot users with OpenSSH: An easier way to confine users to their home directories
Jun 2008
With the release of OpenSSH 4.9p1, you no longer have to rely on third-party hacks or complicated chroot setups to confine users to their home directories or give them access to SFTP services....
Provided by Vincent Danen
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GUI scripting with Zenity
Jul 2008
Zenity is a tool that allows you to create GUI prompts for shell scripts. Similar to the dialog tool, which creates nice "graphical" text interfaces for the CLI, Zenity creates GUI widgets and...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Take advantage of Vista's Event Viewer and Task Scheduler integration
Aug 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista contains a totally new mechanism that integrates Task Scheduler with Event Viewer such that you can now attach a task directly to the event and then configure the task to...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Schedule periodic tasks with cron
Aug 2008
Vincent Danen covers the basics of scheduling basic system and user tasks with cron, such as downloading e-mail at certain intervals and restarting services.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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What IT pros should know about repetitive stress injuries
Aug 2008
Long hours at the keyboard can lead to a host of problems for IT professionals. Here's a look at symptoms to watch out for, steps you can take to prevent injuries, and what to expect if you seek...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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One-time scheduling of tasks with At
Aug 2008
Scheduling services with cron and similar tools is great for repetitive tasks but inconvenient for one-time tasks. Vincent Danen introduces the flexible At command for tasks that only need to be...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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What IT pros should know about exposure to hazardous materials
Aug 2008
From circuit boards to monitors to batteries to cables, toxic substances pose a very real threat to those who work with computer equipment. Here are some hazmat basics that every IT pro should be...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Try command-line looping for added efficiency
Sep 2008
Creating complex commands is one of the strengths of the command line, even though it takes an investment of time to learn this skill. Using loops, you can take often-used commands that would...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Consider these Linux file management alternatives
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen introduces Linux file management alternatives, Gentoo, Krusader, and Midnight Commander. Here are the basics about each if you want to try something different.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Control Apache with the apachectl command
Sep 2008
The apachectl command is an often overlooked program that allows you a great deal of control over Apache processes. Vincent Danen explains the basics of this command, which you can use to debug or...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Use templates to simplify network monitoring with Packet Analyzer?
Oct 2008
Packet Analyzer is one of the finest network traffic monitors available. This application is one of those tools that will quickly become your best friend in your network toolkit. One of the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Network Documentation Outline
Oct 2008
All networks should be thoroughly documented to help IT staff and employees understand the resources available and how to properly request and make note of any changes to the network. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Use Dovecot for POP3 / IMAP services
Nov 2008
Traditionally, if you wanted to set up POP3 or IMAP services on your Linux system, you would use Courier-IMAP, uw-imap, or cyrus-imapd. Vincent Danen introduces a lesser-known but increasingly...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Using pam_mount to automount filesystems at login
Dec 2008
Vincent Danen introduces the automounter, pam_mount, which can take a password entered at login and use it to mount an encrypted filesystem. It can also mount non-encrypted filesystems. This...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Free Network Monitoring FOREVER
Jul 2012
Only Foglight NMS provides powerful, comprehensive network monitoring that won't cost you a dime ever. Talk about limitless. Download it for FREE.
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
