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Four solutions to managing open source server software

April 16, 2013 12:41pm PDT

Setting up servers in the cloud is easy, but securely installing and configuring the software isn't. Here are some tools that can help.

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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server

May 18, 2010 5:00am PDT

Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.

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Understand the differences between basic disks and dynamic disks

July 26, 2005 7:00am PDT

What's the difference between basic disks and dynamic disks? In this Windows Server 2003 tip, Scott Lowe looks at both types of disks, examines the distinctions between them, and discusses how you...

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SolutionBase: Simplify FTP server setup with Webmin and VSFTP

May 15, 2007 5:56pm PDT

FTP is a basic service that can come in handy for your network. If you want to set it up, but don't want to go to the hassle of messing with altering configuration files, you're in luck. Jack...

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Export DNS zones to a text file

June 21, 2009 11:48am PDT

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 server.

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Troubleshoot QuickBooks data file connectivity issues

June 18, 2012 2:39pm PDT

QuickBooks data file connectivity errors can be a bear to troubleshoot. Jack Wallen suggests various troubleshooting tips.

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Determine when to use stored procedures vs. SQL in the code

July 1, 2005 7:00am PDT

Tony Patton discusses the merits of stored procedures versus placing SQL directly in the code. Find out which one is best for your particular situation.

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Convert Vmware files to Hyper-V-compatible files

August 11, 2009 6:00am PDT

Derek Schauland found a utility that converts VMware VHDK files to VHD files that can be used with Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization tool. Here's how to get it and how to use it.

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Add virtual Fibre Channel interfaces to Hyper-V VMs

July 23, 2012 6:00am PDT

Storage provisioning for Hyper-V requires a lot of planning. In this post, Rickatron shows one new Hyper-V feature to make virtualized Fibre Channel provisioning a lot easier with Windows Server...

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SolutionBase: Configuring Windows XP to use a WSUS Server

October 17, 2005 7:00am PDT

Windows Server Update Services helps you get a handle on the job of keeping workstations on your network up-to-date. To get it to work right, you must properly configure Windows XP to get those...

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Consider running the browser service on Windows Server 2008 DCs

October 28, 2008 5:00am PDT

Although NetBIOS is reportedly on the way out, it is still a critical part of most Windows Server environments. Rick Vanover explains why, in some configurations, the browser service should be...

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DIY: Quick and easy Samba print server setup

January 18, 2012 10:15am PST

Jack Wallen describes how to use Linux, Samba, and CUPS to set up a print server with hardware you probably already have in your shop.

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Step-By-Step: Standard and conditional forwarding in Windows 2003 DNS

December 3, 2003 8:00am PST

Make your DNS servers more efficient by forwarding unresolved DNS queries. This Step-By-Step walks you through setting up standard forwarding as well as the new Windows 2003 conditional forwarding...

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10 things you should know about degunking your Active Directory database

May 24, 2010 9:23am PDT

Sooner or later, you'll need to clean up your Active Directory to remove outdated entries or fix erratic behavior. Here are some tips for handling the chore the right way.

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Manage performance of Windows Server 2012 with System Center Monitoring Pack

January 28, 2013 6:00am PST

John Joyner introduces the System Center Monitoring Pack that allows administrators to get a network-wide view of the health and performance of Windows Server 2012.

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The first 10 steps you should take when deploying Windows Server 2012

January 20, 2013 7:40am PST

This illustrated walk-through explains the first 10 things you should do when rolling out Windows Server 2012.

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Step-By-Step: Learn the basics of using DTS in Microsoft SQL Server

July 3, 2002 7:00am PDT

Learn how Data Transformation Services (DTS) can help you import, export, and/or transform data from various sources to single or multiple locations in Microsoft SQL Server 2000.

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Installing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 on Windows Server 2003

May 8, 2007 7:00am PDT

Windows SharePoint Services lives to serve -- in fact, it's already included with Windows Server 2003 R2. Here's what you need to know in order to install it on your server and get your new...

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Step-By-Step: Learn how to restore databases in Microsoft SQL Server

January 21, 2002 8:00am PST

Learn how to restore your data to a backup or standby server or after a hardware failure.

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Control users' temporary Internet files and browser history using Windows Server 2003 Group Policy

November 6, 2007 12:00am PST

If monitoring software is too costly for your company’s budget, you may want to check out a solution that comes with Windows Server 2003 that will send you users’ Internet browsing...

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