A Drink of Technology for the Thirsty Mind
Welcome to part two of my Windows 2003 terminal services article. This section will be of interest to terminal server administrators and clients. It includes a step-by-step guide of how to logon to a terminal server, troubleshooting common logon problems, and a tips section. A Windows 2003 Terminal Server can be accessed by a windows client that has Remote Desktop […]
Read moreThe Switch My first step in making the transition to gigabit Ethernet was to shop for a gigabit switch. There are countless Web sites that sell gigabyte switches, but there are a lot of things that you need to consider prior to making a purchase. The first thing that you need to consider is whether the unit that you are […]
Read moreFirewalls have become an indispensable part of computer security, but they can be intimidating for a new administrator. In this article I will explain the inner workings of a firewall and some common firewall features in an easy to understand manner. Network Address Translation Your firewall’s number one job is to separate your private network from the Internet, and use […]
Read moreThere comes a time when a network becomes too big and performance begins to suffer as a result of too much traffic. When that happens, one of the ways that you can solve the problem is by breaking the network into smaller pieces. There are several techniques for splitting a network, but one of the most effective techniques is called […]
Read moreHow recursive DNS queries work. The basic concept of DNS name resolution is fairly simple. Every Web site is assigned a unique IP address. In order to access a website, a client needs to know what the site’s IP address is. Of course users don’t usually enter an IP address into their Web browser, but rather enter the site’s domain […]
Read moreWhat is WSUS? Simply put, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is the Microsoft provided solution for enterprise patch management. Using WSUS, network administrators can manage and deploy software updates for all of the Microsoft products in a network. This includes client operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista, server operating systems such as Windows Server 2003 and […]
Read moreIntroduction There seems to be some confusion as to how Windows logons work. I can understand the issues, as the overall concepts are a bit confusing. Although the logon process, options, and features have been relatively the same for over 20 years, there still seems to be questions around them. So, I am going to take the time to explain […]
Read moreIn this article, I’ll run through the 7 steps you should take to successfully troubleshoot a Windows network. I’ll cover what you need to check on your local PC and related to critical Windows infrastructure like DNS, DNCP, and default gateways. Introduction Whether you have a small Windows network in your house with only one PC or a large Windows […]
Read moreThis article series will examine various techniques for securing Wi-Fi networks. This first article in the series deals with understanding the vulnerabilities associated with wireless networks. Introduction Even though Wi-Fi has been around for many years now, I still periodically receive E-mail messages from people who are wondering about the various security and privacy concerns regarding the use of a […]
Read moreThe Great Default Password Debate Almost every wireless access point and wireless router has a Web interface that an administrator can use to configure the device to work with their network. This interface is typically accessible by opening a Web browser and going to http://192.168.0.1. Believe it or not, it’s this interface that represents a major threat to a wireless network’s security. […]
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