Although IPv6 adoption seems to be moving at a snail's pace, there's no outrunning it. Brien Posey demystifies some of the addressing issues many admins are still trying to figure out.

The way you design your Active Directory can make a huge difference in how well your network functions and how easy it is to administer. These best practices will help you maximize efficiency, simplify maintenance, and readily manage AD as needs change.

If jailbreaking/rooting might compromise the phone's security and void the warranty, why are some smartphone owners doing it? Deb Shinder outlines the benefits and more of the drawbacks of jailbreaking and rooting.

A key Windows maintenance chore involves determining what data is consuming resources. Here are a couple of scripts that make it easy to get that critical file information.

Google's expansion of its Internet-as-a-platform strategy continues now that it has acquired a VoIP company. See what it means for the future of phone services.

The read-only domain controller is easy to set up, but you need to perform a few more steps to properly use it. Here are the steps required for computer accounts.

Mobile Linux users have a variety of options when it comes to wireless connectivity tools. Jack Wallen outlines some of the best choices to help you find one that will work for you.

One of the challenges of working in the IT field is staying on top of emerging technologies - while letting go of those that are becoming obsolete. This Global Knowledge article lists 10 areas that are fading into obscurity.

There are several tools included in Windows Server to manage Active Directory in all its aspects. In this article, you'll learn the uses for and the ins and outs of the Active Directory Domains And Trusts Console.

IT pro Becky Roberts discovered that in the support field, certain workplace aggravations seem to persist regardless of the industry or environment. See if your annoyances match hers.

Lori Hyde shows you a simple eight-step process to setting up remote access for users with the Cisco ASA.

Providing access for non-employees is a challenge in many regards. In this blog, IT pro Rick Vanover brings up some of the issues associated with this practice.

George Ou explains IP subnetting using his own graphical approach. It's a great primer for students and a nice refresher for others.

Wireless networks can be very convenient for businesses as they eliminate reliance on Ethernet cabling. Using Active Directory and Group Policy to configure and support Wireless in the enterprise can simplify the process even further.

David Davis goes over the Cisco IOS commands you must know to manipulate files on your Cisco router flash, nvram, or other filesystems, allowing you to back up your configuration, upgrade your router, or just maintain the IOS file system.