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DNS tip for Windows Server 2012 systems using iSCSI
DNS never ceases to raise its head in the realm of troubleshooting. Rickatron shares a tip in this blog post for Windows Server systems running iSCSI.
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Five tips to prevent DNS issues on Windows systems
DNS is one of the most sensitive areas of IT and is where many configuration issues originate. IT pro Rick Vanover shares a few more tips to prevent issues with DNS for Windows sys...
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Tips on using DHCP for an ESXi host
Networking is one of the most common areas where VMware vSphere installations can go awry. IT pro Rick Vanover offers tips for using DHCP for an ESXi host.
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Five tips to help prevent networking configuration oversights
Even the sharpest IT pros will forget something from time to time. IT pro Rick Vanover shares a few of the configuration errors he runs across most often -- and what he's doing to ...
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Manage DNS suffix configuration through Group Policy
Configuration issues are frequently identified to DNS settings. Rick Vanover shows how to centrally manage DNS suffix configuration with Group Policy.
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DNS time-to-live settings for CNAME records
The DNS CNAME is one of the most versatile tools in an IT administrator’s arsenal. One caveat to reaching the full potential of a CNAME is default TTL. IT pro Rick Vanover explains...
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Networking checklist: Five of the most overlooked configuration items
No matter how much documentation is available, even the sharpest IT pros will forget something from time to time. IT pro Rick Vanover shares the things that he finds himself runnin...
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Delegating DNS record write permissions
With application owners having an increased closeness to infrastructure teams, delegating permissions to certain objects becomes natural. IT guru Rick Vanover highlights one trend ...
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Configuring Google's new public DNS
Google has launched an Internet-facing pair of public DNS addresses. In this TechRepublic blog, IT pro Rick Vanover shows configuration and usage of the new engines.
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Export DNS zones to a text file
Windows DNS servers are the lifeblood of a healthy network; here is a one-liner that can give you a stronger audit trail and be more attractive than a full restore of your DNS serv...