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vSphere 5.1 introduces Single Sign-On
Yet another login. Rickatron explains this new feature for vSphere 5.1 in this post.
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Server-side encryption available for AWS S3 storage
One of the legitimizing aspects of cloud computing is to self-manage the encryption keys, such as Amazon's new SSE. But, how does one go about doing this? IT pro Rick Vanover share...
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Use Group Policy to manage the Windows firewall
Manage computer account profiles for Windows Firewall centrally with Group Policy, but beware of a potential risk.
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Managing Windows Firewall through Group Policy
Rick Vanover describes how to manage computer account profiles for Windows Firewall centrally with Group Policy. He also warns of one risk to using Windows Firewall with Group Poli...
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Configure Kerberos clock synchronization tolerance for Windows Servers
For Windows Servers, time-sensitive configurations may be a requirement. Rick Vanover describes a Group Policy configuration that enforces a time tolerance.
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Configuring S3 storage cloud ACLs across buckets with CloudBerry Explorer
Amazon Web Services S3 storage is easily administered with the CloudBerry Explorer tool. In this blog post, IT pro Rick Vanover shares a few notes about intra-bucket transfers and ...
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Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy
User Account Control is rarely needed for Windows Server systems. Learn how to use Group Policy to disable this feature.
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Windows firewall: Overhead or additional protection?
Too many times the value of built-in firewalls may be overlooked. IT pro Rick Vanover explains pros and cons of using firewalls in the operating system.
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Patch management enhancement tools and best practices
For systems administrators, it is tough to find much appreciation for patch management. Unfortunately, this necessary evil has to be done. IT pro Rick Vanover shares a few tips.
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Create ACLs for API-driven cloud storage with CloudBerry Explorer
Cloud storage is a challenge for organizations in many ways, with security being one of the foremost concerns. IT pro Rick Vanover shows how to modify access control lists in cloud...