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Here you will find a selection of common How To's, they are as much for my memory as yours too.
Whatever your skill level when it comes to the the basics, there's always something here for you. and dont forget, if there is somthing you could share with others then do it!

knowledge is best share not kept to yourself!
  • Howto - Linux  ( 2 items )
  • Howto - ShadowProtect  ( 1 items )
  • Howto - Desktop Stuff  ( 1 items )
  • Howto - Nagios  ( 2 items )
  • Howto - SQL  ( 2 items )
    This howto contains configuration, design, programming and troubleshooting help on using MS SQL Server
  • Howto - Exchange Server  ( 23 items )
  • Howto - DHCP  ( 6 items )

    "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an IP standard designed to reduce the complexity of administering IP address configurations." - Microsoft's definition. A DHCP server would be set up with the appropriate settings for a given network. Such settings would include a set of fundamental parameters such as the gateway, DNS, subnet masks, and a range of IP addresses. Using DHCP on a network means administrators don't need to configure these settings individually for each client on the network. The DHCP would automatically distribute them to the clients itself.

  • Howto - Network Security  ( 7 items )
    Security is always an important area for IT professionals, and there's no shortage of books on computer and network security coming out these days. Take some time to look over various security topics and my take on them.
  • Howto - DNS  ( 5 items )

    Most network administrators know that Active Directory is dependant on DNS. What you might not realize is that there is a good chance that your DNS server is performing several other critical tasks in the background. A DNS failure can be more catastrophic than most people realize so take some time to understand it.

     

  • Howto - Scripting Solutions  ( 29 items )

    Scripting is the bigest tool in the Administrators and Engineers arsnal, Windows Script provides two script engines, Visual Basic® Scripting Edition and Microsoft JScript®, which can be embedded into Windows Applications. It also provides an extensive array of supporting technologies that makes it easier for script users to script Windows applications.

  • Howto - Networking Basics  ( 26 items )

    As companies rely on applications like electronic mail and database management for core business operations, computer networking becomes increasingly more important here you will find information and tutorials from the absolute basics, to as much cutting edge networking that I can find out about.

  • Howto - Infrastructure Planning  ( 8 items )

    A wise old soldier was once quoted as saying
    "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. "
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    34th president of US 1953-1961 (1890 - 1969)

  • Howto - Active Directory  ( 14 items )

    A lot of people who are new to networking or who work primarily on larger networks seem to underestimate the design considerations for small networks. It kind of makes sense when you think about it though. From an Active Directory standpoint, what’s really to consider? After all, most small networks have a single forest and a single domain. Even so, your network will run a lot more smoothly if you take the time to do a little planning and understanding first
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