A Drink of Technology for the Thirsty Mind
About DNS (Domain Name System). This tutorial documents the steps needed to create an internal DNS Server that will allow you to use “friendly” names within your LAN (Local Area Network) or provide a platform for Host Headers to be used within your IIS (Internet Information Services) configuration. To find out more about DNS, visit the following site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/communications/dns/default.asp 1. […]
Read moreThe shut down tracker is used to…well…track the reasons a computer is going for shut down. As a server, a computer should not be shut down or rebooted manually very often, which is why this feature is in place. Some people, however, find it irritating so it can be disabled if you’d like. Method: Click Start then Run.. In the […]
Read moreWindows Server 2003 and, subsequently, Windows Server 2008 shipped with security locked down by default. Part of this locking down is Internet Explorer Enhanced Security, which is an extra layer of protection when surfing the internet using Internet Explorer. Some people want to disable it. That’s OK, Microsoft allows that, and that’s what this tutorial will show you how to […]
Read moreWhen I was first starting to mess with servers, I dived into Windows Server 2000 and 2003. While reading books about Server 2003 I encountered this website that helped me setup my very first DC at home 🙂 years ago http://www.visualwin.com/ I recommend this site for techs that want to start familiarizing themselves with Servers , DC (active directory), DNS […]
Read moreIf you are heading out of town, you might want to put a note on your email to let people know where to contact you. Or just to let them know to contact somebody else while you’re away. Here’s how to setup a vacation responder for (almost) any email account. Setting Up a Vacation Responder When it comes to the […]
Read moreToday we’re taking a look at the home networking hardware: what the individual pieces do, when you need them, and how best to deploy them. Read on to get a clearer picture of what you need to optimize your home network. When do you need a switch? A hub? What exactly does a router do? Do you need a router […]
Read moref you have a home network and are running Windows 7 and have XP on other PC(s) you might want to share files between them. Today we will look at the steps to share files and hardware devices like a printer. Sharing Files In Windows 7 and XP Sharing folders between two Windows 7 machines with the new HomeGroup feature […]
Read moreThe problem with storing all your files on a file server or networked machine is that when you leave the network, how are you going to access your files? Instead of using a VPN or Dropbox, you can use the Offline Files feature built into Windows. Note: You should probably not be using this guide to make your 2 terabyte […]
Read moreLet’s imagine you’re a system administrator at a large company. You are implementing a new network of several hundred computers. All is fine and well until you realize: you have to manually input every single IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings onto every single computer. You’re paid well, but maybe not that well. For those of us who don’t […]
Read moreServices are added from the Command Prompt. You need to know the actual service name as opposed to what Microsoft calls the Display Name. For example, if you wanted to create or delete the Help and Support service, the name used at the Command Prompt would be “helpsvc” rather than the Display Name of “Help and Support”. The actual service […]
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