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10 things you should do to prepare for holiday time off
Dec 2010
The holidays are here, and you may be dealing with limited staff in the office. Here are some tips for getting things squared away so you can take a little time off. This download is also...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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How do I... Configure firewall security on a SonicWALL device?
Oct 2006
SonicWALL firewalls are a staple of network security in the small and medium business market. SonicWALL's proprietary SonicOS operating system powers its firewall devices, which means the...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Troubleshoot network problems with PingPlotter
Mar 2007
PingPlotter is a lightweight network monitoring and troubleshooting tool. It can run in the background collecting data while you continue to run applications, and then allow you to quickly look at...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
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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SolutionBase: Get familiar with GFI LANguard's built in tool set
May 2007
GFI LANguard includes many tools to help you get control over your network. In this article, Derek Schauland shows you what they are and some of the flexible configuration settings you have.
Provided by Derek Schauland
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10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment
Mar 2008
Active Directory Services is the going standard for account provisioning, basic system management, and DNS authority in most environments. But having some accountability to determine what has...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
Aug 2008
Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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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10 things you should know about degunking your Active Directory database
May 2010
Sooner or later, you'll need to clean up your Active Directory to remove outdated entries or fix erratic behavior. Here are some tips for handling the chore the right way.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
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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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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: Setting up Apache as a Web server under Linux via GUI
May 2007
Doing things in Linux can present a large learning curve to a Windows-savvy network administrator. Jack Wallen shows the easy way to setup an Apache Web server under Linux.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Deploy Dynamic DNS with ease using Webmin
May 2007
As if deploying a DNS server isn't complicated enough, deploying DDNS can be an even bigger chore. Having to deal with manually editing configuration files makes it worse. Jack Wallen shows how to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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How do I... Configure TightVNC for remote access?
Mar 2007
Numerous remote administration and connectivity tools exist to help support technicians and IT administrators troubleshoot, maintain and access systems in different locations. Virtual Network...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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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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Book chapters
Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't
Aug 2007
If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwhelming and prevent you from...
Provided by Syngress
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tools & Templates
Active Directory object nomenclature checklist
Jul 2005
Plan a migration, reorganize your AD installation, or integrate new organizations into your existing directory by creating a nomenclature for distinguishing objects. This Excel workbook is...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Systems downtime expense calculator
Mar 2007
When your network goes down, determining lost productivity and the net cost of the downtime can give you a better sense of what you'll need to do to make up the loss. This Excel spreadsheet is...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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The 10 best cross-platform applications
May 2010
In this cross-platform world, you need apps that can handle whatever systems you're supporting. Jack Wallen lists the cross-platform applications he thinks are indispensable. This download is also...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Using dnsmasq for DNS and DHCP services
Nov 2008
Vincent Danen introduces an open source solution called dnsmasq, which provides both DNS forwarding and DHCP services for a small network or home office.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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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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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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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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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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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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IT pros beware: Sleep deprivation can spell big trouble
Aug 2008
Most of us operate on short sleep from time to time -- it's the nature of our profession and modern lifestyles. But if skimping on sleep is a way of life for you, watch out: You could wind up...
Provided by Kris Littlejohn
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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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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 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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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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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
Aug 2008
Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Ergonomics tips for IT pros
Aug 2008
Your IT job can compromise your comfort and even lead to injury or chronic physical problems. Deb Shinder offers this rundown of conditions to watch out for, along with some recommended ergonomic...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 things you should know about networking two buildings
Aug 2008
From choosing the right physical media and conduit size to pulling cable to making long-term infrastructure decisions, networking two buildings is a challenging undertaking. Rick Vanover shares...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
-
Downloads
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
-
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
-
Book chapters
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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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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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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10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment
Mar 2008
Active Directory Services is the going standard for account provisioning, basic system management, and DNS authority in most environments. But having some accountability to determine what has...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
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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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 cool things you can do with Windows PowerShell
Feb 2008
If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007,...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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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 tips for remotely administering workstations
Nov 2007
Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Seasoned IT pro Rick Vanover offers these pointers to help you get the most...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
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
-
Book chapters
Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't
Aug 2007
If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwhelming and prevent you from...
Provided by Syngress
-
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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10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
Jul 2007
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Book chapters
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
-
Book chapters
Take a holistic approach to common systems administration problems
Jul 2007
Build a solid framework for thinking about system administration (SA) problems rather than simply mastering narrow how-to solutions to particular admin problems, and you'll be able to solve...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
How do I... Configure TightVNC for remote access?
Mar 2007
Numerous remote administration and connectivity tools exist to help support technicians and IT administrators troubleshoot, maintain and access systems in different locations. Virtual Network...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Troubleshoot network problems with PingPlotter
Mar 2007
PingPlotter is a lightweight network monitoring and troubleshooting tool. It can run in the background collecting data while you continue to run applications, and then allow you to quickly look at...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
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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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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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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
-
Downloads
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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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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Downloads
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
-
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
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Get familiar with GFI LANguard's built in tool set
May 2007
GFI LANguard includes many tools to help you get control over your network. In this article, Derek Schauland shows you what they are and some of the flexible configuration settings you have.
Provided by Derek Schauland
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Setting up Apache as a Web server under Linux via GUI
May 2007
Doing things in Linux can present a large learning curve to a Windows-savvy network administrator. Jack Wallen shows the easy way to setup an Apache Web server under Linux.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Deploy Dynamic DNS with ease using Webmin
May 2007
As if deploying a DNS server isn't complicated enough, deploying DDNS can be an even bigger chore. Having to deal with manually editing configuration files makes it worse. Jack Wallen shows how to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
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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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 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
-
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
-
Book chapters
Take a holistic approach to common systems administration problems
Jul 2007
Build a solid framework for thinking about system administration (SA) problems rather than simply mastering narrow how-to solutions to particular admin problems, and you'll be able to solve...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
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
-
Downloads
10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
Jul 2007
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
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
-
Book chapters
Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't
Aug 2007
If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwhelming and prevent you from...
Provided by Syngress
-
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
-
Downloads
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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Downloads
10 tips for remotely administering workstations
Nov 2007
Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Seasoned IT pro Rick Vanover offers these pointers to help you get the most...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
It has arrived! A more intelligent way to manage IT alerts - for FREE!
Mar 2013
SolarWinds Alert Central is centralized IT alert management software that provides amazingly streamlined alert management for your entire IT organization. Alert Central consolidates and manages...
Provided by SolarWinds
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Downloads
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
-
Downloads
IT Pro's Guide To Disaster Planning And Recovery
Aug 2011
IT departments must be ready for any type of emergency, be it a small-scale service disruption or massive natural disaster. From disaster planning and prevention to system recovery...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 cool things you can do with Windows PowerShell
Feb 2008
If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007,...
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
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...
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Client info tracker
Sep 2011
Your client relationships will be stronger if you know a thing or two -- or 10 -- about their needs, preferences, and the business itself. This simple form will help you keep up with the details.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment
Mar 2008
Active Directory Services is the going standard for account provisioning, basic system management, and DNS authority in most environments. But having some accountability to determine what has...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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