Data Center setup
Microsoft Geek
Helping 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…
General IT Stuff
Understanding Windows Logon Options
Introduction 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,…
Making Sense of Windows Routing Tables
It’s amazing the way that time can go by. People tend to think of computers as being high tech, but the TCP/IP protocol has been around in one form or…
Using Pathping
One of my favorite Windows tools is pathping. Pathping is a Windows based command-line tool used to provide information about the path data takes to its intended destination, network latency…
Using Tracert
Tracert (also known as traceroute) is a Windows based tool that allows you to help test your network infrastructure. In this article we will look at how to use tracert…
The Importance of Network Redundancy
An in depth view of current technology and strategies used to create redundancy in your WAN and how to properly design, implement, monitor and test in case of any disaster…
How to Block Websites
This post will show you how to block websites, without the installation of website blockers or other programs to block websites. Fortunately, all desktop operating systems (Windows, Macintosh OS X,…
Build a RAID server
Watch Build a RAID server videos on CNET TV: Turn your old PC into the ultimate data vault.
Windows Server 2012 Editions
Microsoft announced the new four simplified versions of Windows Server 2012. The editions include a Datacenter, Standard, Essentials and Foundation which are for different scenarios. Microsoft with kill the Windows…
Cool Android Apps For Network Fun
Most cell phones and all tablets support Wi-Fi connection. So it makes sense to explore useful apps that can be used for the home network. Apps that go beyond something…