Blogs: Windows Server 2012
Using PowerShell to convert to the Full Graphical Shell on a Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Core Edition
You initially installed Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Core Edition now you want to convert the installation to include the Full Graphical Shell to take care of some administrative tasks. Once the Full Graphical Shell has been installed you will have access to entire Server 2012 R2 desktop. In this post, I will show you … Continue reading Using PowerShell to convert to the Full Graphical Shell on a Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Core Edition
Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Manager Fails Automatic Refresh After Upgrade
After recently upgrading my server from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2, Server Manger would fail automatic refresh. For instructor-led training classes, see our complete schedule. When I expanded on any of the effected services the error box read “Online – Data Retrieval failed”. The following is the result of clicking on … Continue reading Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Manager Fails Automatic Refresh After Upgrade
Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 provides updates to offline virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks
Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 is a this tool will allow you to update virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks while offline with the latest operating system and application patches. This tool currently does not work with System Center Virtual Machine Manager SP1. Download it here: Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 If you are going … Continue reading Virtual Machine Servicing Tool 2012 provides updates to offline virtual machines, templates and virtual hard disks
What is Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 and How to Enable It
Enterprise Mode allows administrators the ability to create a list of corporate websites that will be emulated in either Windows Internet Explorer 7 or Windows Internet Explorer 8. Enterprise Mode works with IE 11 running on Windows 7 SP1 or later and Windows 2008 R2 SP1 or later. Once Enterprise Mode is enabled and a … Continue reading What is Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 and How to Enable It
Group Policy Preferences Could Allow for Elevation of Privilege
If you are using GPO Preferences to distribute passwords across your domain, you could be allowing a hacker to be able to retrieve those passwords. Passwords are stored as part of the GPO and can be retrieved and decrypted by an attacker. These passwords are stored in the GPO as the CPassword attribute. For instructor-led … Continue reading Group Policy Preferences Could Allow for Elevation of Privilege
Microsoft announces retirement of the Windows Server 2012 R2 MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure Certification.
Microsoft announced in the middle of October the retirement of the following exams that are currently required for the Windows Server 2012 R2 MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certification on 31 January 2016. 70-415: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure 70-416: Implementing Desktop Applications Environments Once these exams retire candidates will no longer be able to complete the MCSE: … Continue reading Microsoft announces retirement of the Windows Server 2012 R2 MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure Certification.
How to Retrieve Operating System Information Using a Command Line
There are many command line utilities that you can use to retrieve operating system information along with switches to filter for specific data. For instructor-led Windows Server training, see our class schedule. Using VER.EXE. The first command line utility is the VER.exe command. When using this command you will only retrieve the operation system version. If … Continue reading How to Retrieve Operating System Information Using a Command Line
Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP. Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations. How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015
In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training, security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.
Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Mark Jacob, Cisco Instructor, presents an introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs 2.0 or CML2.0, an upgrade to Cisco’s VIRL Personal Edition. Mark demonstrates Terminal Emulator access to console, as well as console access from within the CML2.0 product. Hello, I’m Mark Jacob, a Cisco Instructor and Network Instructor at Interface Technical Training. I’ve been using … Continue reading A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
