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What you need to know about the Dell DRAC

January 3, 2008 7:33am PST

So you've started using Dell servers and have been wondering what the DRAC is all about? The DRAC, simply put, is a system management interface. It's available on most PowerEdge server models and...

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How do I… Make the autorun.inf file for automatic loading of CDs and DVDs

March 2, 2006 8:00am PST

Burning optical media is a common and accepted practice for data backup, photo albums, music, presentations, and much more. CDs and DVDs are a good way to communicate with customers, investors,...

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Using QEMU for operating system virtualization

November 14, 2005 8:00am PST

Vincent Danen presents a low-cost virtualization solution as an alternative to VMware and other virtualization software packages. Find about QEMU in this tip.

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SolutionBase: Steps to take to fix Linux when it won't start

June 14, 2007 12:00am PDT

No OS is 100 percent foolproof. Eventually, even Linux may not boot one day when you want it to. Jack Wallen shows some of the strategies you can take when your Linux workstation fails to start...

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Creating a virtual CD-ROM to install software for virtual machines

November 10, 2008 2:22pm PST

The Virtual-CD-ROM control panel lets you create a virtual cd drive on your computer. If you are a fan of Virtual PC this tool can be very helpful. Learn how to use it in this post.

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Automate Windows XP installations using the Setup Manager and a CD-ROM drive

September 25, 2002 7:00am PDT

Scott Lowe tours the Windows XP Setup Manager for multiple installations. He describes how to get started with Setup Manager and configure the answer file. He also gives a tip on creating a...

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Use the System Recovery Utility to restore Windows 98 after a hard disk meltdown

February 13, 2003 8:00am PST

When older hardware fails, your backup process becomes your lifeline to restoring the system. The System Recovery Utility can help Windows 98 users recover from catastrophes like hard disk failures.

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10 things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

September 29, 2005 12:00am PDT

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect...

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Use CD-ROMs with your Windows Server 2003 without the hassle of physical media

December 5, 2006 8:00am PST

Don't worry about saving information on a CD only to get it scratched or lost. You can use optical disk images (ISO images) to capture data on your Windows Server 2003, then store them on your...

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Build Your Skills: A comparison between DVD and CD-ROM

May 10, 2001 7:00am PDT

Explanation of the inner workings of the DVD drive

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TechRepublic Tutorial: Don't throw out a bad CD-ROM drive until you've tried these techniques

March 5, 2003 8:00am PST

Learn not to overlook things when troubleshooting hardware

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SolutionBase: Use XP registry edits to disable network access to floppy/CD-ROM drives

April 28, 2004 7:00am PDT

Floppy and CD-ROM drives are automatically shared as administrative shares on a network. That means admins and other users can access the drives, increasing security vulnerability. Learn how to...

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Convicted of endangering their computers?

July 9, 2007 8:09am PDT

From soft drink spills to duct-tape fixes, these users are support calls just waiting to happen. Should they be convicted for endangering their computers?

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Remove CD-ROM drive polling to increase performance in VMware Workstation

December 23, 2008 1:07am PST

In order to get the best performance from your virtual machines, you should disconnect the CD-ROM device. In this tip, Steven S. Warren will show you how.

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What's in my Interop Las Vegas 2007 goodie bag

May 23, 2007 12:22am PDT

CMP Media's Interop 2007 Las Vegas attendee bag contains a water bottle, t-shirt, and a ton of marketing material.

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Using WinISO to build a virtual machine installation directory

July 30, 2008 11:28am PDT

Learn how to use WinIso to build a virtual machine installation directory.

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Turn to the Web when searching for missing CD-ROM drivers

January 31, 2002 8:00am PST

When a member had problems finding a particular CD-ROM driver, his TechRepublic colleagues were quick to offer assistance. Here are two timesaving tips on how to find a hard-to-find driver.

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