Is application virtualization now a necessity?
Microsoft’s move to Windows 10 and Server 2016 puts enterprises into a state of “perpetual migration” that brings a whole raft of challenges to enterprise ...
Configuring Secure LDAP using a 3rd party Certificate Authority
Some of the documentation that is available out there for configuring Secure LDAP on a Windows server is rather sketchy at best, or in some ...
Windows 10 migration – dealing with the paradox of “perpetual migration”
When planning your Windows 10 migration, it is crucial to understand the new concept of “servicing branches”. Most Windows 10 clients without complicated application sets ...
DNS scavenging in Active Directory – settings and configuration
In nearly every environment I’ve walked into, especially those that are more mature (read: older), DNS contains a plethora of stale entries, whether statically configured ...
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Summer server racks for schools
Earlier this Summer, our friends at Newport Network Solutions asked if we’d be interested in taking 12 HP and NetApp server racks in nearly brand ...
802.11ac wireless: Channel Bonding, MIMO, Spatial Streams, and Beamforming
For this tech tip Robert Edwards, HP Aruba Systems Engineer, explains 802.11ac wireless RF terms that we throw out a lot but never really define. ...
Checking the size of your VMware core dump Partition ESXi 5.5 and 6.0
The other day I had both my VMware 5.5 U2 host servers that were part of a VMware HA cluster –CRASH- with a PSOD at ...
What makes an excellent desktop support technician?
Just about any company needs someone to provide desktop support from time to time. Finding the best people for the job, however, isn’t always simple. ...
Simplifying business operations with server virtualization
Organizations can gain numerous financial and operational benefits by employing a thoughtful server virtualization strategy. Today, we will focus on just a few of those ...
Adding functionality to the Active Directory Users and computers console
Frequently, I find myself and other IT support personnel need to quickly gain access to remote systems, run scripts against remote systems, or remote controlling ...
How to deploy HP MSM wireless – a step by step guide
Having trouble understanding the cumbersome and lengthy installation and setup guides provided by HP when it comes to setting up and deploying an HP MSM ...
Insufficient Power Allocation error message on HP switches
If you’re finding it frustrating that your new HPE 2530 series switch is giving you Insufficient Power Allocation error messages when you start plugging in ...
Client OS deployment & management
In my previous post: Active Directory Design and Network Resource Availability we discuss how your organization’s Active Directory design acts as a central orchestrator for ...
The new Windows Server Essentials experience
The third quarter of 2016 will bring a smile to the face of many business owners throughout the world. That’s when Windows Server 2016 will launch. You ...
Is Microsoft’s Windows cloud strategy a case of Azure-based frog boiling?
Microsoft has said that they’re a “mobile-first, cloud-first” company these days. Windows 10 represents the first wave of the new world, and already there are ...
