Configure IP Address and DNS from Command Line
The IP address of your computer can be set from the command prompt by running the following commands at an administrative level prompt: netsh interface ip set address name=”Local …
10 Core Concepts that Every Windows Network Admin Must Know
Introduction I thought that this article might be helpful for Windows Network Admins out there who need some “brush-up tips” as well as those who are interviewing for network …
How to configure TCP/IP Filtering on windows 2003 Server?
In this article, we will use TCP/IP filtering to prevent a server from allowing certain TCP ports or protocol. 1. Right-click on the My Network Places icon on the desktop, …
How to measure the link speed between two hosts?
In this tutorial, you will learn how to measure the link speed between two hosts using linkspeed.exe from windows 2003 resource kit. Here is the syntax to analyze speed from …
Using Remote Assistance with Windows Firewall Enabled
This article looks at how to use Remote Assistance in an environment where your desktop computers have Windows Firewall enabled. Topics covered include using Group Policy to create a Remote …
Making the Transition to Gigabit Ethernet
The Switch My first step in making the transition to gigabit Ethernet was to shop for a gigabit switch. There are countless Web sites that sell gigabyte switches, but there …
Firewalls 101
Firewalls have become an indispensable part of computer security, but they can be intimidating for a new administrator. In this article I will explain the inner workings of a firewall …
Subnetting to Increase Performance
There comes a time when a network becomes too big and performance begins to suffer as a result of too much traffic. When that happens, one of the ways that …
7 Steps To Successfully Troubleshoot A Windows Network
In this article, I’ll run through the 7 steps you should take to successfully troubleshoot a Windows network. I’ll cover what you need to check on your local PC and …
Free or Open Network Solutions
Introduction There are endless free and open source software solutions and services out there for use in the network—for small, medium, and enterprise environments. You aren’t limited to Microsoft, Cisco, …