A Drink of Technology for the Thirsty Mind
In this project we setup a complete SMB network. This included SBS 2008 server, DC, AD, Exchange, BESX. We ran setup a patch panel and ran CAT 5e cable to all office locations, installed RJ45 wall plate jacks, terminated cables…etc Here is the final look in the server room.
Read moreHelping setup a Data Center for an SMB IT Service Provider in Minneapolis. In this project we moved all workstations, rack servers, rack cabinets, tons of networking equipment to the new DC location. Wiring and network/server equipment setup took all night but we got it done. Fun fun fun 😉
Read moreIntroduction We all need proper DNS resolution for our network applications. When it this is not working, what do you do? Let us find out… Let’s face it, when DNS resolution is not working, using anything on your computer that has to do with networking is painful because there is good chance it will not work. DNS really is not […]
Read moreTerminal Services, known to some as an Admin’s best friend, uses RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), relies on TCP/IP, and falls under the application layer of the ISO 7-layer model. It has been improved by offering more features, greater reliability and scalability in Windows 2003. Introduction Terminal Services, known to some as an Admin’s best friend, uses RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), […]
Read moreWelcome 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 […]
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