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SolutionBase: Boot Windows XP from a USB flash drive

November 21, 2005 8:00am PST

You can't boot Windows XP from a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS. One handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.

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Configure DHCP on a Cisco router or switch

May 5, 2005 7:00am PDT

Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons of...

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Properly set a Cisco router's clock and time zone

October 25, 2006 6:17pm PDT

Does setting the correct time on a router really matter? Actually, it does. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis reviews the benefits of setting the correct time on your...

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Understand the levels of privilege in the Cisco IOS

April 14, 2005 7:00am PDT

Many network administrators who work with the Cisco IOS never bother to think about the level of privilege they're using or what that level means. However, the Cisco IOS actually offers 16...

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Get IT Done: Change the product key on Windows XP

May 14, 2003 7:00am PDT

Change the Windows XP product key by editing the registry or using a Microsoft WMI script

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Configure a Windows Server 2003 VPN on the server side

July 26, 2005 7:25pm PDT

Set up a Windows Server 2003-based PPTP virtual private network (VPN) with this step-by-step installation and configuration guide.

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Using Outlook Web Access to check your mail when you're away from the office

June 12, 2000 7:00am PDT

Ever wanted to check your office mail while you were away from the office? Jack Necessary explains how to do just that by using Outlook Web Access.

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How Do I... Configure SonicWALL VPN Connections?

November 1, 2006 6:18pm PST

Whether you are talking security or user experience, properly configuring any VPN connection is essential. Here are the basic configuration steps you need to take when configuring the SonicWALL...

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Understanding the differences between client/server and peer-to-peer networks

May 26, 2000 7:00am PDT

What's the difference between client/server and peer-to-peer networks? In terms of security and cost, quite a lot. Brien Posey discusses these differences and offers advice on picking a networking...

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Synchronize a Cisco router's clock with Network Time Protocol (NTP)

May 26, 2005 7:00am PDT

It's critical that all devices on an organization's network display the accurate time and date. If they don't, things can go wrong in a hurry. David Davis explains why Cisco devices need to use...

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Configure Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Manager

August 10, 2010 7:01am PDT

Here are configuration tips for getting the most out Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan), which aggregates Windows server remote desktop connections.

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Cisco administration 101: Five interface commands you should know

August 10, 2006 7:29pm PDT

Whether you're a seasoned admin or a newbie, it's always a good idea to review from time to time. When working with routers and switches, you usually don't have to configure an interface using the...

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Solution to 'Local policy does not permit you to log on interactively'

August 20, 2004 7:00am PDT

Learn three methods for overcoming the error message "Local policy does not permit you to log on interactively."

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Fix 10 common Cisco VPN problems

November 7, 2005 8:00am PST

If you use Cisco to power your VPN solution, you know it's not without problems. Here are some common VPN problems you may encounter with your Cisco solution and how to fix them.

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Set up Port Address Translation (PAT) in the Cisco IOS

May 14, 2002 7:00am PDT

NAT is a valuable tool for admins, both for conserving public IP addresses and securing internal resources. Several variations of NAT are available, including its cousin PAT. See the differences...

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Get to know your logging options in the Cisco IOS

June 15, 2006 9:31pm PDT

Knowing how to properly use logging is a necessary skill for any network administrator, and the Cisco IOS offers many options for logging. To help bring you up to speed, David Davis discusses how...

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Configure SSH on your Cisco router

September 22, 2005 7:00am PDT

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet's lack of security is Secure...

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How do I... Configure TightVNC for remote access?

March 16, 2007 3:11pm PDT

Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is the remote administrative tool of choice for many IT professionals. IT consultant Erik Eckel explains how to configure TightVNC, the more robust version of VNC,...

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Clarifying the Cisco IOS bandwidth command

July 13, 2006 8:13pm PDT

David Davis has recently noticed that there seems to be some confusion out there about Cisco's bandwidth command, and he wants to set the record straight. In this edition of Cisco Routers and...

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