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- 10 ways to benchmark your Active Directory environment
- Active Directory Services is the going standard for account provisioning, basic system management, and DNS authority in most environments. But having some accountability to determine what has changed over time can be a challenge. IT pro Rick Vanover offers 10 strategies for achieving accountability in your Active Directory environment. They'll...
- Tags: Environment, Accountability, Rick Vanover, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software
- Download resources 2008-03-25
- 10 cool things you can do with Windows PowerShell
- If PowerShell's learning curve has kept you from embracing it for daily use, "cool" might not be a word you'd associate with it. But PowerShell is here to stay. It's a core part of Exchange 2007, Windows Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008, and it has immense power. IT...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Rick Vanover, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2008-02-06
- 10 things you should know about 64-bit Windows Server
- We all want to get the most power from our computing resources, and 64-bit versions of Windows Server are becoming more common in the data center. IT pro Rick Vanover offers this list of factors to keep in mind with 64-bit Windows Server so that you can gain its benefits...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Rick Vanover, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Network Technology, Servers, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Networking
- Download resources 2008-01-15
- 10 tips for remotely administering workstations
- Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Seasoned IT pro Rick Vanover offers these pointers to help you get the most out of remote administration tools and tactics.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
- Tags: Rick Vanover, Remote Administration, Workstations
- Download resources 2007-11-12
- 10 things to consider when leasing computers
- Leasing computer equipment makes sense in a lot of situations, but the process needs to be managed as carefully as an actual purchase. IT pro Rick Vanover offers a number of recommendations, including getting your finance department involved, establishing a firm end-of-life policy, and ensuring that no data goes with...
- Tags: Leasing, Computer, Rick Vanover, Capital Structures, Productivity, Finance
- Download resources 2006-12-04
- 10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
- These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products. His list includes things like configuration control, integration with a VPN, outbound protection, and managing logging...
- Tags: Rick Vanover, Firewalls, Desktops, Network Security, Security, Networking, Hardware
- Download resources 2006-11-28
- 10 questions to ask when a technology solution is deployed by non-IT staff
- When a business solution is deployed by someone who isn't in IT, your department may be left out of the loop--a serious liability when you're called upon to play a role in the integration and support of the solution. Here are some key concerns you'll want to address to make...
- Tags: Solution, Information Technology, Strategy, Management
- Download resources 2006-05-25
- 10 things you should know about deploying technology in harsh environments
- When you put technology assets into an unfriendly environment, the lifecycle of your equipment may be cut in half. Fortunately, you can take steps to help preserve it, along with simplifying maintenance, operations, and support. Deploying equipment in less-than-optimum conditions requires specialized measures to protect it from...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Environment, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations
- Download resources 2006-05-05
- Boost server disk I/O performance with a battery-backed write cache
- If you need to improve disk I/O performance for a server system, consider adding a battery-backed write cache BBWC. Here's an illustrated look at how you can add a BBWC module to gain an easy, affordable performance boost. Server consolidation, multimedia-heavy applications, real-time applications, and larger storage...
- Tags: Disk, Performance, I/O, Battery, BBWC, Engineering, Servers, Hardware
- Download resources 2006-04-25
- Be aware of product changes as you work toward Windows Server 2003 certification
- Preparing for a Windows Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE entails a few new wrinkles, as product evolution has caused a shift in exam focus. See how to accommodate these changes in your study plan. The MCSE for Windows Server 2003 still requires seven exams that test you on server...
- Tags: Certification, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Quality, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Business Operations
- Download resources 2006-03-27
- Introduce best practices for Group Policy configuration with the help of this PowerPoint presentation
- This presentation includes tips and walk-throughs to help Group Policy novices get up to speed on configuration issues. Group Policy can greatly simplify management of your infrastructure, but only if you know how to configure it properly. IT pro Rick Vanover put together a PowerPoint presentation that...
- Tags: Group Policy, Microsoft PowerPoint, Best Practice, PowerPoint Presentation
- Download resources 2006-02-02
- 10 New Year's resolutions for net admins
- Lining up priorities and planning improvements sounds like business as usual for network administrators. But now's the time to take a broad view and see what you want to accomplish over the entire year to come. IT pros are focusing their attention on a variety of concerns...
- Tags: Security, Administrator, Information Technology, IT Pro, Strategy, Management
- Download resources 2005-12-20
- Diagram your rack environment in detail with this Visio stencil
- IT pro Rick Vanover revamped his Visio stencil for creating device and server diagrams. Among the additions to this version are: HP ProLiant DL series serversHP ProLiant BL blade enclosuresHP StorageWorks hard drive enclosuresAPC rack-mount batteriesBayed rack enclosuresTranslucent pop-up monitor in rack (Visio 2002 and later)Callouts for Virtual Machine infrastructureThe...
- Tags: Microsoft Visio, Environment, Texas Pacific Group, Servers, Hardware
- Download resources 2005-11-29
- 10 things you should know about Active Directory domain trusts
- Make sure your AD trusts are configured correctly with the help of these key points. Creating and managing trust relationships can be a little tricky, and a misconfigured trust could have serious repercussions for your network. IT pro Rick Vanover put together a list of facts and...
- Tags: Trust, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software
- Download resources 2005-10-27
- 10 things you should know about the NETSH tool
- NETSH is a lesser-known command-line tool that can help you cut to the chase when you need to perform various networking tasks. These pointers will help you use it to streamline your configuration, administration, and documentation chores. Despite its power and versatility, NETSH is often passed over...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Network, Administration, Tool, NETSH, Productivity, Workforce Management, Remote Access, Networking, Human Resources
- Download resources 2005-10-11
- 10 things you should know about working with permissions
- Managing permissions can be challenging, especially when everything looks like it should work--but it doesn't. These tips and best practices will help you troubleshoot and avoid some typical problems. NTFS and share-level permissions both have an effect on the user's ability to access resources on a network,...
- Tags: Permission, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing
- Download resources 2005-09-29
- Symantec LiveState Recovery offers a robust server backup solution
- Symantec LiveState delivers server imaging technology that could make your disaster recovery plan more robust. These real-world implementation scenarios and usage examples will give you a taste of this new product. IT pro Rick Vanover has been looking for a robust, supported backup and recovery solution, and...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Recovery, Server, Symantec LiveState, Backups, Document Management, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting
- Download resources 2005-09-20
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