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Month: March 2017

Home » Archives for March 2017
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol / Networking

Configure a multiscope DHCP server to work with VLANs on Windows Server 2012

In order to take advantage of the full capabilities of LAN segmentation (VLAN), you need to properly configure a DHCP server with different scopes (multiscope setup). Windows Server offers a …

Enterprise Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows Server

How to share printers via Group Policy (GPO)

One great advantage of using Active Directory Domain Services is the possibility to share a printer in just a few clicks with a group of computers or users. Since Windows …

Enterprise Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows Server

How to add a Backup Domain Controller to an existing Active Directory Domain

An Active Directory Domain with a unique Primary Domain Controller (PDC) is something that you should not rely on. A hardware failure can make your day a really bad one …

Enterprise Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows Server

How to deploy (and/or remove) software packages via GPO

One of the greatest advantages of having an Active Directory Domain is the possibility to deploy software packages via GPO (Group Policy Object). Software deployment is crucial in business environments …

Enterprise Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows Server

Configure a Radius server on Windows Server to authenticate Cisco VPN users

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows to connect to a private network through the Internet, from anywhere in the world. It may be very helpful to business users willing to …

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol / Networking

How to configure DHCP failover on Windows Server 2012 R2

Configuring the DHCP failover in your LAN is a simple operation to improve the reliability of the network. There are two main ways to provide DHCP failover: Load balancing Hot …

Enterprise Operating Systems / Microsoft Windows Server

How to deploy a Registry Key via Group Policy

System administrators often need to deploy one or more Registry Keys in business environment. Customized software or hardware need particolar configurations and companies usually have solutions tailored to their needs. …

SYSADMIN POEM

Keys clack beneath my fingers, I frantically click at the mouse
Most the servers are down, everything in house.

I click and type away as sweat runs down my brow
Everything went down but I’m not sure yet how.

The coffee’s long been cold but I drink it anyway
I know I’ll be stuck here until the break of day.

The phone is ringing off the hook, but I ignore its rattle.
The users are all angry, like an untamed herd of cattle.

I pray to the IT gods to have pity on my soul
Let this restore work, let the data all be whole.

-ccraddocks

NETWORK SYSADMIN POEM

Three small words make a difference and can make or break

And just a few seconds is all that it takes

Often forgotten they've caused broken hearts

So here's a reminder:

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