Blogs: Windows Server
The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible
Like many IT professionals, I did my time in technical support. In call centers, in data centers, in corporate IT, and as a consultant, I spent lots of time chasing down and resolving computer problems. I got my start working in Microsoft’s Product Support Services (PSS) troubleshooting early versions of Windows and Microsoft Word for … Continue reading The Microsoft Troubleshooting Methodology – Simple and Flexible
How to install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2012 – Establishing an AD DS Forest
In this blog we will explore how to establish the AD DS Forest. For more see add a replica Domain controller to an existing AD DS Domain. The Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design team has finished the design phase for your new AD DS environment and now it is time to implement the … Continue reading How to install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2012 – Establishing an AD DS Forest
How to get NetBIOS based network applications working in Win7 or Server 2008
Has your NetBIOS based network applications stopped working? Have you recently upgraded your operating system to either Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008? Are you using an LMHosts file to resolve the NetBIOS Name to an IP Address? If so, there is a simple solution to your problem. First, what is causing the problem; Windows … Continue reading How to get NetBIOS based network applications working in Win7 or Server 2008
Hotfix for running Windows 8 and Server 2012 in a 2008 R2 SP1 Hyper-V Environment
Are you having problems running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 in a Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Hyper-V Environment? Recently after installing an evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 as a virtual machine hosted on a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 running Hyper-V, the host server received a stop … Continue reading Hotfix for running Windows 8 and Server 2012 in a 2008 R2 SP1 Hyper-V Environment
Getting Replication Monitor (Replmon) to work on today’s operating systems
The Replmon utility was introduced with Windows Server 2000 as a Support Tools utility. The utility worked on both 32 bit and 64 bit operation systems. In Windows Server 2003 the utility was only available in the 32 bit version of the Support Tools. For a complete overview see Replmon Utility at TechNet. First off I want … Continue reading Getting Replication Monitor (Replmon) to work on today’s operating systems
Remotely installing a simple network load balance on Server 2012 core using PowerShell
Recently in deploying a series of web servers I ran a across a situation where I needed a simple load balance between four servers effectively making a small web farm. In my case I wanted to perform the NLB installation and configuration using PowerShell so I could script it as part of an overall disaster … Continue reading Remotely installing a simple network load balance on Server 2012 core using PowerShell
Installing Windows Vista in Hyper-V
Recently while building a new image for an upcoming class, one of the required guest operating systems was Windows Vista SP2. Sounds simple enough, the installation of Windows Vista SP2 proceeded as normal. But, after logging in is where the issues began. After logging in the first 2 things you will notice is the mouse … Continue reading Installing Windows Vista in Hyper-V
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
