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OpenMange Server Administrator (OMSA)

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How do I ping a specific port on a remote server?

crtechtipsOct 19, 20121 min read

Question: How do I ping a specific port of a remote server? I need to find out whether the port on the remote server is open. Answer: ping utility does …

Restoring Windows Server to Bare Metal

crtechtipsOct 19, 20129 min read

This article demonstrates how to restore a backed-up Windows Server 2008 R2 installation to a bare metal system that has no operating system installed on it. Introduction Successful disaster recovery …

10 Ways to Troubleshoot DNS Resolution Issues

crtechtipsOct 11, 20129 min read

Introduction We all need proper DNS resolution for our network applications. When it this is not working, what do you do? Let us find out… Let’s face it, when DNS …

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 1)

crtechtipsOct 11, 20128 min read

Terminal Services, known to some as an Admin’s best friend, uses RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol), relies on TCP/IP, and falls under the application layer of the ISO 7-layer model. It …

Windows 2003 Terminal Services (Part 2)

crtechtipsOct 11, 20127 min read

Welcome to part two of my Windows 2003 terminal services article. This section will be of interest to terminal server administrators and clients. It includes a step-by-step guide of how …