IP Address Classes
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Address Class Network ID Default SN Mask # Networks # Hosts Class A 1-126.0.0.0 (0) 255.0.0.0 126 16,777,214 Class B 128-191.0.0.0 (10) 255.255.0.0 16,384 65,534 Class C 192-223.0.0.0 (110) 255.255.255.0…
Major Operating System Files
Windows 9x AUTOEXEC.BAT Plain text file. Batch file that executes command prompt instructions. Configures command prompt environment and loads TSRs. COMMAND.COM Command interpreter. Provides user interface to command prompt &…
MS Excel files open extremely slow over the network
Here’s the fix for slowness opening Excel 2003 files over the network. A customer recently complained that opening Excel 2003 files over the network drive was very slow and seemed…
Not enough server storage
Error messages: Not enough server storage is available to process this command. Not enough memory to complete transaction. Close some applications and retry. These error messages on a computer, which…
How to Install Windows Server 2008
Plan your Windows Server 2008 install in two phases. Think of the first phase as a simple, plain install of a Microsoft member server. Think of the second phase as…
Windows Server 2008 Core (or Core Server)
Server Core is a new concept for installing the the Windows Server 2008 operating system. Since there is no GUI, you have to work from the keyboard because that is…
Windows Server 2008 – Server Manager
Think of the the Server Manager as the focal point for installing, configuring, and managing your computer’s roles and features. Server Manager replaces W2K3’s Manage Your Server, Configure Your Server,…
How To Anonymize and Encrypt Your BitTorrent Traffic
Whether you’re trying to dodge an angry government, a connection throttling ISP, or the watchful gaze of media conglomerates, anonymizing and encrypting your BitTorrent traffic can help. Read on to…
Who Says Macs Don’t Get Viruses?
Lots of people say “ Don’t worry about viruses, just get a Mac.” Is this advice on the level? Let’s take a look at the history of Macintosh security, and…
How to Reinstall Windows Without Having to Reactivate
Every time you format and reinstall your PC, you have to activate Windows again, which can sometimes be a pain once you’ve done it too many times. Here’s how to…