OS’s
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Using IFTOP on Untangle for realtime bandwidth monitoring
Many Linux users may be familiar with the tool IFTOP listens to network traffic on a chosen interface and then displays this information in a handy bar graphical representation which makes it easy to see offending IP addresses which may…
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Windows Server 2008 R2 no shared folder icon
As a server administrator, oftentimes it is the little things that matter that makes our lives either good or much more difficult than it should be. One of the ticky little things that we simply cannot explain the rationale behind…
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Shoretel Phones Showing Incorrect Time
Recently, in working with a client after a failed Shoretel system update, we saw issues with the displayed time on most Shoretel handsets in the environment. Most of the phones were displaying the incorrect time of February 6, 2011 which…
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How to Handle Patch Management on Multiple Computers
In order to avoid security vulnerabilities and maintain a high level of productivity, computers and networks require regular patches to stay ahead of potential problems. Sometimes it can be difficult just to stay up-to-date with a single computer, and the…
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How to find your Windows 7 version
In helping many people with problems with their computers at home, one of the first questions that you find yourself having to ask them, is what version of Windows they are running on their computer. Many may be hard pressed…
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DFS Installation on Windows Server 2008 R2
Distributed file system allows for highly available access to files and folders through a type of replication that is Wide Area Network friendly. This feature is ideal for administrators that want to have highly available shared folders accessible through a…
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Print job is stuck on a workstation
Have you ever had a problem printing on a workstation and have the documents stack up in the queues – all documents will delete except one? This is an age old problem, where you get a print job that seems…
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Create an EXE from Batch File Map Drives
As an system administrator or uber home geek you are probably well versed in the creation of batch files to accomplish certain tasks. However, you may find the need to create a batch file to accomplish a task such as…
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Linux Virtual Machine Time Problems
Recently in working with a pair of Linux virtual machines, we ran into a problem with the system time on both boxes. The symptoms of the problem were this – you could set the time manually using the date command. …
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Create A Network Between Two Windows 7 Computers
To someone who may be new to computers or to networks in general, to be able to create a successful network between two Windows 7 computers might seem like a daunting task. Granted, everyone’s environment and computers are different, however,…
