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Quick Reference: Linux Commands
Jun 2006
Reduce stress and speed up resolutions with the easiest command references right at your fingertips. TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Linux Commands chart and made it...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Windows Server 2003 services that can be disabled
Jun 2005
One of the most effective ways to secure Windows Server 2003 is to turn off unnecessary services. This detailed Excel spreadsheet lists 102 Windows Server 2003 services, describes each service's...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10+ essential (and free) Windows applications
Feb 2008
When George Ou builds a new Windows computer, he installs a dozen of his favorite free apps. Not only do they fill essential functions, they're all well-behaved installers and uninstallers: no...
Provided by George Ou
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Downloads
A computer geek's guide to building a 64-bit server on a budget
Jul 2009
Building a new 64-bit server from scratch doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, Erik Eckel built one for less than $775. Here's how he did it. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
10 things you should know about 64-bit Windows Server
Jan 2008
We all want to get the most power from our computing resources, and 64-bit versions of Windows Server are becoming more common in the data center. IT pro Rick Vanover offers this list of factors...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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Book chapters
Optimize Windows Server 2003 performance with these tuning techniques
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions, teaches you how to tune and optimize your Windows Server 2003 systems. Learn how to finetune and optimize...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Configure a Samba server in Linux with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Even if Windows rules the desktop in your organization, you can still use Linux as a file server in the background. All it takes is installing Samba. Rather than fighting with samba.conf text...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Explore the possibilities of Linux networking with this primer
May 2005
Networking is one of the places Linux shines among operating systems. With Linux it is possible to easily configure the network for unusual situations. This primer shows you the basics of Linux...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Download our Vi reference and cheat sheets
Mar 2005
Want to learn how to manipulate UNIX text files quickly and easily? Download our Vi cheat sheets and have detailed command examples and descriptions at your fingertips.Note: This download was...
Provided by TechRepublic
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SolutionBase: Configuring a DNS server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Linux can be intimidating for a Windows administrator because a lot of configuration for network services must be done from the command line. Jack Wallen shows how to configure a DNS server using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Windows Server 2003 Base Installation Flowchart
Mar 2005
When installing Windows Server 2003, there are ample opportunities to make configuration missteps or overlook key setup options. This flowchart is designed to walk you through a basic WS2K3...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Successfully deploy Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in the enterprise
May 2007
Deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on anything but a one-server network introduces a layer of complexity that requires further research and reading. In this chapter from How to Cheat...
Provided by Syngress
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Downloads
10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular
Apr 2010
Windows Terminal Services has recently been enjoying a resurgence. Brien Posy offers his thoughts on why that's happening.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
15 tips for a more pleasant Vi experience
Mar 2005
The text editor Vi has a well-established reputation for being reliable and flexible on systems running the UNIX operating system. This download introduces you to some of the features that have...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Point & Click Linux!: Dipping a toe into the command-line waters
Nov 2004
Linux has come a long way with regard to ease of installation and use. In this chapter download from the book Point & Click Linux! Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing, you will see how even the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Book chapters
Examine permissions, shares, and group policy in Windows Small Business Server 2003
Apr 2007
Permissions are critical to controlling access to resources on the network, and group policy provides a handy tool for managing a multitude of settings across the domain. Learn how to set...
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Configuring a DHCP server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
DHCP is a vital service in today's network environment. Windows adminstrators may be too intimidated by Linux's command line tools to create a DHCP server. Here's how you can do so from a GUI.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Book chapters
Monitor and manage logs in Linux/UNIX
Feb 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from O'Reilly's Linux Server Security, 2nd Edition, explains a variety of best practices for managing log files on Linux/UNIX systems. Learn how to set up and use...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Downloads
Linux 101: A comprehensive list of Linux services available for all distributions
Jan 2006
This document lists the majority of services available for any distribution of Linux. The list includes a description of each service's purpose, and a comment regarding whether it is a required...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Eliminate the CPU bottleneck in Linux with these optimization tools
Jul 2005
Linux provides a rich set of tools to track the important statistics of a process and application's performance. After your system-wide performance tools have determined which process is slowing...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
Chapter download: Open Source from The Art of UNIX Programming
Aug 2003
Get an early look at Eric S. Raymond's new book, The Art of UNIX Programming. Builder.com is proud to be the first site to preview the latest offering from this prominent author. Serious open...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Cheat sheet: Windows 2000 services that can be disabled
Feb 2003
One of the most effective ways to secure a server is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows 2000 services you can disable and describes the ramifications of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Windows clustering glossary
Nov 2002
Configuring the Microsoft Cluster Service in Windows 2000 involves a lot of detailed parameters. This glossary of terms will help you get a handle on the terminology you must know for Cluster...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Understand the architecture of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Delta Guide, discusses key architectural areas of Exchange Server 2003. This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Exchange Server...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Downloads
Quick Guide: Securing Windows Server 2003
Mar 2006
Although the default installation of Windows Server 2003 is more secure than with previous versions, IT pros still need to take a careful look at additional measures they should take to protect...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things you should do to a new Linux PC before connecting to the Internet
Dec 2005
No matter which Linux distribution you choose, there are at least 10 things you do to properly prepare the operating system for connection to the Internet. It is just a fact of life in the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Achieve better Linux server performance through system monitoring
Jul 2005
Before you can tweak your Linux sever to increase performance you first have to measure its system performance. This chapter from Performance Tuning for Linux Servers (IBM Press) examines the...
Provided by IBM Press
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Book chapters
Block OS fingerprinting on Linux/UNIX systems
Mar 2005
When an attacker attempts to penetrate a targeted Linux/UNIX system, the first task involved is usually to discover which OS the system is running and then compromise it with known exploits. If...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Computer archaeology: On the trail of deleted files
May 2006
This sample chapter from Forensic Discovery uncovers the trail of deleted files on several computer systems and examines them as clues to past system activity. This sample chapter from Forensic...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Systems Management Server 2003
Mar 2006
Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) is a powerful tool to help you gain control over your network. With it, you can administer workstations, servers, and other network devices. This Quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Windows Server Report, December 2004
Dec 2004
This month's topics include how to set up and use Windows Small Business Server 2003, how to connect Windows Server 2003 to the Internet, and an article from CNET's News.com discussing Microsoft's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Windows Server 2003: Upgrade or Technology Shift?
Jan 2005
At first glance, Windows Server 2003 might seem like a simple upgrade of Windows Server 2000, and this is certainly true to a degree. Windows Server 2003 builds on most existing features in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide ISO
Oct 2004
TechRepublic Pro members can download a complete CD image of the CD-ROM companion to TechRepublic's Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide. This guide covers installing, configuring, maintaining, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Server Report, May 2005
May 2005
This month's report covers what's in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, migrating Exchange 5.5 from NT to Exchange 2003 in Windows Server 2003, migrating from IIS 4.0 to IIS 6.0, and managing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Protecting Windows Server 2003 Data
Oct 2005
Data is at the heart of your network. Without reliable data, you're entire IT investment is worthless. This 25 page PDF details how to make sure that the data on your Windows Server 2003 network...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Optimizing Windows Server 2003 Performance
Nov 2005
If Windows Server 2003 is powering the servers on your network, you want to make sure they're running at peak performance. This Real World Guide outlines the steps you need to take to squeeze...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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SolutionSeries: Getting familiar with Windows Server 2003
Jul 2007
Windows Server 2003 is Microsoft's flagship operating system. It not only builds on a long legacy stretching back to Windows NT 3.1, but it also forms the foundation for Microsoft's future...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution
Aug 2007
Your business has grown to the point where a few file shares on your desktops and a router giving you DHCP addresses is no longer sufficient. You need to move to a server-based environment, but...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Downloads
Get to know two of the most important new features in Windows Server 2008: The self-healing NTFS file system and parallel session creation
Nov 2007
Finally, Microsoft demonstrates its recognition of the proper role of a server operating system via a myriad of architectural changes in Microsoft Server 2008. Learn about two of the changes that...
Provided by informIT
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See how Windows Server 2008 demonstrates the evolutionary principle applied to software
Nov 2007
In this InformIT article, Scott Fulton continues his technical survey of the ten most important changes to Windows Server 2008 by discussing a group of three services that demonstrate the...
Provided by informIT
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Downloads
10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular
Apr 2010
Windows Terminal Services has recently been enjoying a resurgence. Brien Posy offers his thoughts on why that's happening.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
A computer geek's guide to building a 64-bit server on a budget
Jul 2009
Building a new 64-bit server from scratch doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, Erik Eckel built one for less than $775. Here's how he did it. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 surprising things about Windows Server 2008
Sep 2008
When you take a look at Windows Server 2008, you'll discover big changes -- including some legitimate improvements. Justin James outlines a few of the unexpected aspects of the new OS, both good...
Provided by Justin James
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Network Administration in Windows Server 2003
Mar 2008
While the role of a Windows network administrator would never be considered easy, you can lighten your load by knowing the ins and outs of Microsoft's latest server operating system. The Windows...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Security in Windows Server 2003
Mar 2008
Windows Server 2003 is the first network operating system from Microsoft designed with security not as an afterthought, but as a major objective. Nonetheless, there are many areas still left open...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003
Mar 2008
Unfortunately, troubleshooting is a way of life for the support professional. There is help, however. From DNS to Group Policy to Terminal Services, our Windows Server 2003 troubleshooting guide...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Quick Reference: Windows Server 2003 Commands
Mar 2008
Never again be at a loss for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 command. Our well-organized charts put 71 system, file system, Active Directory, and networking commands at your fingertips. Hundreds...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10+ essential (and free) Windows applications
Feb 2008
When George Ou builds a new Windows computer, he installs a dozen of his favorite free apps. Not only do they fill essential functions, they're all well-behaved installers and uninstallers: no...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about 64-bit Windows Server
Jan 2008
We all want to get the most power from our computing resources, and 64-bit versions of Windows Server are becoming more common in the data center. IT pro Rick Vanover offers this list of factors...
Provided by Rick Vanover
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How do I... Install Virtual Server in Windows 2008 Server Core?
Dec 2007
In a previous How do I... download, Steven Warren wrote about installing Windows 2008 server core. Now he tackles the installation and configuration of Virtual Server 2005 to into an instance of...
Provided by Steven Warren
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Explore Address Space Load Randomization and Windows Hardware Error Architecture in Windows Server 2008
Nov 2007
In this InformIT article, Scott Fulton discusses the concept of Address Space Load Randomization (ASLR) and how this works in Windows Server 2008. In addition, the article covers Windows Hardware...
Provided by informIT
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Investigate virtualization in Windows Server 2008
Nov 2007
Typically, a server OS delivers multiple applications serving a variable number of customers, whose business of management requires communication with any number of other servers. Allocating power...
Provided by informIT
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Downloads
See how Windows Server 2008 demonstrates the evolutionary principle applied to software
Nov 2007
In this InformIT article, Scott Fulton continues his technical survey of the ten most important changes to Windows Server 2008 by discussing a group of three services that demonstrate the...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
Get to know two of the most important new features in Windows Server 2008: The self-healing NTFS file system and parallel session creation
Nov 2007
Finally, Microsoft demonstrates its recognition of the proper role of a server operating system via a myriad of architectural changes in Microsoft Server 2008. Learn about two of the changes that...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution
Aug 2007
Your business has grown to the point where a few file shares on your desktops and a router giving you DHCP addresses is no longer sufficient. You need to move to a server-based environment, but...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
SolutionSeries: Getting familiar with Windows Server 2003
Jul 2007
Windows Server 2003 is Microsoft's flagship operating system. It not only builds on a long legacy stretching back to Windows NT 3.1, but it also forms the foundation for Microsoft's future...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Investigate server chipsets
Jun 2007
As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Successfully deploy Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) in the enterprise
May 2007
Deploying Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on anything but a one-server network introduces a layer of complexity that requires further research and reading. In this chapter from How to Cheat...
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Configure a Samba server in Linux with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Even if Windows rules the desktop in your organization, you can still use Linux as a file server in the background. All it takes is installing Samba. Rather than fighting with samba.conf text...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Configuring a DNS server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Linux can be intimidating for a Windows administrator because a lot of configuration for network services must be done from the command line. Jack Wallen shows how to configure a DNS server using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Configuring a DHCP server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
DHCP is a vital service in today's network environment. Windows adminstrators may be too intimidated by Linux's command line tools to create a DHCP server. Here's how you can do so from a GUI.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Book chapters
Examine permissions, shares, and group policy in Windows Small Business Server 2003
Apr 2007
Permissions are critical to controlling access to resources on the network, and group policy provides a handy tool for managing a multitude of settings across the domain. Learn how to set...
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Systems Management Server 2003
Mar 2006
Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) is a powerful tool to help you gain control over your network. With it, you can administer workstations, servers, and other network devices. This Quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server Report, December 2004
Dec 2004
This month's topics include how to set up and use Windows Small Business Server 2003, how to connect Windows Server 2003 to the Internet, and an article from CNET's News.com discussing Microsoft's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2003: Upgrade or Technology Shift?
Jan 2005
At first glance, Windows Server 2003 might seem like a simple upgrade of Windows Server 2000, and this is certainly true to a degree. Windows Server 2003 builds on most existing features in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide ISO
Oct 2004
TechRepublic Pro members can download a complete CD image of the CD-ROM companion to TechRepublic's Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide. This guide covers installing, configuring, maintaining, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Server Report, May 2005
May 2005
This month's report covers what's in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, migrating Exchange 5.5 from NT to Exchange 2003 in Windows Server 2003, migrating from IIS 4.0 to IIS 6.0, and managing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Protecting Windows Server 2003 Data
Oct 2005
Data is at the heart of your network. Without reliable data, you're entire IT investment is worthless. This 25 page PDF details how to make sure that the data on your Windows Server 2003 network...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Optimizing Windows Server 2003 Performance
Nov 2005
If Windows Server 2003 is powering the servers on your network, you want to make sure they're running at peak performance. This Real World Guide outlines the steps you need to take to squeeze...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Computer archaeology: On the trail of deleted files
May 2006
This sample chapter from Forensic Discovery uncovers the trail of deleted files on several computer systems and examines them as clues to past system activity. This sample chapter from Forensic...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
10 things you should do to a new Linux PC before connecting to the Internet
Dec 2005
No matter which Linux distribution you choose, there are at least 10 things you do to properly prepare the operating system for connection to the Internet. It is just a fact of life in the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Achieve better Linux server performance through system monitoring
Jul 2005
Before you can tweak your Linux sever to increase performance you first have to measure its system performance. This chapter from Performance Tuning for Linux Servers (IBM Press) examines the...
Provided by IBM Press
-
Book chapters
Block OS fingerprinting on Linux/UNIX systems
Mar 2005
When an attacker attempts to penetrate a targeted Linux/UNIX system, the first task involved is usually to discover which OS the system is running and then compromise it with known exploits. If...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Optimize Windows Server 2003 performance with these tuning techniques
Sep 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams' Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Insider Solutions, teaches you how to tune and optimize your Windows Server 2003 systems. Learn how to finetune and optimize...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Book chapters
Eliminate the CPU bottleneck in Linux with these optimization tools
Jul 2005
Linux provides a rich set of tools to track the important statistics of a process and application's performance. After your system-wide performance tools have determined which process is slowing...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2003 Base Installation Flowchart
Mar 2005
When installing Windows Server 2003, there are ample opportunities to make configuration missteps or overlook key setup options. This flowchart is designed to walk you through a basic WS2K3...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Point & Click Linux!: Dipping a toe into the command-line waters
Nov 2004
Linux has come a long way with regard to ease of installation and use. In this chapter download from the book Point & Click Linux! Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing, you will see how even the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
Linux 101: A comprehensive list of Linux services available for all distributions
Jan 2006
This document lists the majority of services available for any distribution of Linux. The list includes a description of each service's purpose, and a comment regarding whether it is a required...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Explore the possibilities of Linux networking with this primer
May 2005
Networking is one of the places Linux shines among operating systems. With Linux it is possible to easily configure the network for unusual situations. This primer shows you the basics of Linux...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Chapter download: Open Source from The Art of UNIX Programming
Aug 2003
Get an early look at Eric S. Raymond's new book, The Art of UNIX Programming. Builder.com is proud to be the first site to preview the latest offering from this prominent author. Serious open...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2003 services that can be disabled
Jun 2005
One of the most effective ways to secure Windows Server 2003 is to turn off unnecessary services. This detailed Excel spreadsheet lists 102 Windows Server 2003 services, describes each service's...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
A computer geek's guide to building a 64-bit server on a budget
Jul 2009
Building a new 64-bit server from scratch doesn't have to break the bank. In fact, Erik Eckel built one for less than $775. Here's how he did it. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 reasons why Windows Terminal Services is becoming more popular
Apr 2010
Windows Terminal Services has recently been enjoying a resurgence. Brien Posy offers his thoughts on why that's happening.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
Explore the possibilities of Linux networking with this primer
May 2005
Networking is one of the places Linux shines among operating systems. With Linux it is possible to easily configure the network for unusual situations. This primer shows you the basics of Linux...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Chapter download: Open Source from The Art of UNIX Programming
Aug 2003
Get an early look at Eric S. Raymond's new book, The Art of UNIX Programming. Builder.com is proud to be the first site to preview the latest offering from this prominent author. Serious open...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Monitor and manage logs in Linux/UNIX
Feb 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from O'Reilly's Linux Server Security, 2nd Edition, explains a variety of best practices for managing log files on Linux/UNIX systems. Learn how to set up and use...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Downloads
15 tips for a more pleasant Vi experience
Mar 2005
The text editor Vi has a well-established reputation for being reliable and flexible on systems running the UNIX operating system. This download introduces you to some of the features that have...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Cheat sheet: Windows 2000 services that can be disabled
Feb 2003
One of the most effective ways to secure a server is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows 2000 services you can disable and describes the ramifications of...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Quick Reference: Linux Commands
Jun 2006
Reduce stress and speed up resolutions with the easiest command references right at your fingertips. TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Linux Commands chart and made it...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows clustering glossary
Nov 2002
Configuring the Microsoft Cluster Service in Windows 2000 involves a lot of detailed parameters. This glossary of terms will help you get a handle on the terminology you must know for Cluster...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Understand the architecture of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Delta Guide, discusses key architectural areas of Exchange Server 2003. This sample chapter, taken from Microsoft Exchange Server...
Provided by Sams Publishing
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Securing Windows Server 2003
Mar 2006
Although the default installation of Windows Server 2003 is more secure than with previous versions, IT pros still need to take a careful look at additional measures they should take to protect...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Eliminate the CPU bottleneck in Linux with these optimization tools
Jul 2005
Linux provides a rich set of tools to track the important statistics of a process and application's performance. After your system-wide performance tools have determined which process is slowing...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2003 Base Installation Flowchart
Mar 2005
When installing Windows Server 2003, there are ample opportunities to make configuration missteps or overlook key setup options. This flowchart is designed to walk you through a basic WS2K3...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Point & Click Linux!: Dipping a toe into the command-line waters
Nov 2004
Linux has come a long way with regard to ease of installation and use. In this chapter download from the book Point & Click Linux! Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing, you will see how even the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
Downloads
10 things you should do to a new Linux PC before connecting to the Internet
Dec 2005
No matter which Linux distribution you choose, there are at least 10 things you do to properly prepare the operating system for connection to the Internet. It is just a fact of life in the...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Achieve better Linux server performance through system monitoring
Jul 2005
Before you can tweak your Linux sever to increase performance you first have to measure its system performance. This chapter from Performance Tuning for Linux Servers (IBM Press) examines the...
Provided by IBM Press
-
Book chapters
Block OS fingerprinting on Linux/UNIX systems
Mar 2005
When an attacker attempts to penetrate a targeted Linux/UNIX system, the first task involved is usually to discover which OS the system is running and then compromise it with known exploits. If...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
-
Book chapters
Computer archaeology: On the trail of deleted files
May 2006
This sample chapter from Forensic Discovery uncovers the trail of deleted files on several computer systems and examines them as clues to past system activity. This sample chapter from Forensic...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: Systems Management Server 2003
Mar 2006
Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) is a powerful tool to help you gain control over your network. With it, you can administer workstations, servers, and other network devices. This Quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server Report, December 2004
Dec 2004
This month's topics include how to set up and use Windows Small Business Server 2003, how to connect Windows Server 2003 to the Internet, and an article from CNET's News.com discussing Microsoft's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows Server 2003: Upgrade or Technology Shift?
Jan 2005
At first glance, Windows Server 2003 might seem like a simple upgrade of Windows Server 2000, and this is certainly true to a degree. Windows Server 2003 builds on most existing features in...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide ISO
Oct 2004
TechRepublic Pro members can download a complete CD image of the CD-ROM companion to TechRepublic's Windows 2000 Server Resource Guide. This guide covers installing, configuring, maintaining, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro 's Windows Server Report, May 2005
May 2005
This month's report covers what's in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, migrating Exchange 5.5 from NT to Exchange 2003 in Windows Server 2003, migrating from IIS 4.0 to IIS 6.0, and managing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Protecting Windows Server 2003 Data
Oct 2005
Data is at the heart of your network. Without reliable data, you're entire IT investment is worthless. This 25 page PDF details how to make sure that the data on your Windows Server 2003 network...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Optimizing Windows Server 2003 Performance
Nov 2005
If Windows Server 2003 is powering the servers on your network, you want to make sure they're running at peak performance. This Real World Guide outlines the steps you need to take to squeeze...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Examine permissions, shares, and group policy in Windows Small Business Server 2003
Apr 2007
Permissions are critical to controlling access to resources on the network, and group policy provides a handy tool for managing a multitude of settings across the domain. Learn how to set...
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Configuring a DHCP server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
DHCP is a vital service in today's network environment. Windows adminstrators may be too intimidated by Linux's command line tools to create a DHCP server. Here's how you can do so from a GUI.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
SolutionSeries: Getting familiar with Windows Server 2003
Jul 2007
Windows Server 2003 is Microsoft's flagship operating system. It not only builds on a long legacy stretching back to Windows NT 3.1, but it also forms the foundation for Microsoft's future...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best server operating system solution
Aug 2007
Your business has grown to the point where a few file shares on your desktops and a router giving you DHCP addresses is no longer sufficient. You need to move to a server-based environment, but...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
Get to know two of the most important new features in Windows Server 2008: The self-healing NTFS file system and parallel session creation
Nov 2007
Finally, Microsoft demonstrates its recognition of the proper role of a server operating system via a myriad of architectural changes in Microsoft Server 2008. Learn about two of the changes that...
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See how Windows Server 2008 demonstrates the evolutionary principle applied to software
Nov 2007
In this InformIT article, Scott Fulton continues his technical survey of the ten most important changes to Windows Server 2008 by discussing a group of three services that demonstrate the...
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Investigate virtualization in Windows Server 2008
Nov 2007
Typically, a server OS delivers multiple applications serving a variable number of customers, whose business of management requires communication with any number of other servers. Allocating power...
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Explore Address Space Load Randomization and Windows Hardware Error Architecture in Windows Server 2008
Nov 2007
In this InformIT article, Scott Fulton discusses the concept of Address Space Load Randomization (ASLR) and how this works in Windows Server 2008. In addition, the article covers Windows Hardware...
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How do I... Install Virtual Server in Windows 2008 Server Core?
Dec 2007
In a previous How do I... download, Steven Warren wrote about installing Windows 2008 server core. Now he tackles the installation and configuration of Virtual Server 2005 to into an instance of...
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10 things you should know about 64-bit Windows Server
Jan 2008
We all want to get the most power from our computing resources, and 64-bit versions of Windows Server are becoming more common in the data center. IT pro Rick Vanover offers this list of factors...
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10+ essential (and free) Windows applications
Feb 2008
When George Ou builds a new Windows computer, he installs a dozen of his favorite free apps. Not only do they fill essential functions, they're all well-behaved installers and uninstallers: no...
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Quick Reference: Windows Server 2003 Commands
Mar 2008
Never again be at a loss for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 command. Our well-organized charts put 71 system, file system, Active Directory, and networking commands at your fingertips. Hundreds...
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Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003
Mar 2008
Unfortunately, troubleshooting is a way of life for the support professional. There is help, however. From DNS to Group Policy to Terminal Services, our Windows Server 2003 troubleshooting guide...
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Security in Windows Server 2003
Mar 2008
Windows Server 2003 is the first network operating system from Microsoft designed with security not as an afterthought, but as a major objective. Nonetheless, there are many areas still left open...
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