Admin Tips

Last Updated on 27 Sept. 2016, Total: 300 Knowledge Base Tips

53 Active Directory
123 Admin
1 Applications
3 Exchange
13 Migration
20 Miscellaneous
45 Network
22 Security
10 Terminal Servers and Thin Clients
9 Virtual Platforms

  1. Stress Testing File Server Capacity

    Testing file servers for a supported workload has always been something that’s challenging outside of an actually deploying a server and seeing how it performs. Microsoft is currently testing a product which should allow for this to be done with great ease... Read More

  2. TCP Chimney Offload and Windows Server 2008

    • by Mitch Tulloch
    • Published on 24 Feb. 2009
    • Section: Network

    How to verify that your server is utilizing the capabilities of a NIC that supports TCP Chimney Offload... Read More

  3. TROUBLESHOOTING: Cannot log on to infrequently used virtual machine

    How to troubleshoot an issue where you can't log on to a virtual machine that hasn't been used for several months... Read More

  4. Targeting policy for Vista computers

    • by Mitch Tulloch
    • Published on 29 July 2009
    • Section: Admin

    If you have a mix of XP and Vista computers in a department or location, how can you configure a GPO so that it is only processed by the Vista computers?... Read More

  5. Terminal Services Advertising in Windows Server 2008

    This article explains a registry entry for Terminal Services to disable/enable advertising... Read More

  6. The Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services Console Switch...Or Lack Thereof

    After a terminal services platform upgrade to Windows Server 2008, you may be shocked to find that the console switch is no longer an option when connecting to the terminal server. Where did it go?... Read More

  7. Three Ways To Check Event Logs On Remote Computers

    This article explains how you can check Event Logs on remote computer... Read More

  8. Tip To Check Network and DNS Settings Before Deploying A DC or Domain

    This article explains a small tip or syntax of a command you can use to check the network and DNS settings before deploying a child domain or additional domain controller in an existing forest... Read More

  9. Tips for Securing Your Wireless LAN

    • by Eric Geier
    • Published on 4 Feb. 2009
    • Section: Security

    Ways to protect your Wi-Fi network from eavesdroppers and hackers... Read More

  10. Tips on Using the VPN Server of Windows

    • by Eric Geier
    • Published on 14 Dec. 2011
    • Section: Network

    Considerations when creating incoming VPN connections in Windows... Read More

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