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Fix Linux when it won't start

No OS is 100 percent foolproof. Eventually, even Linux may not boot one day when you want it to.

Create Windows 2000 Server user accounts with ADSI scripts

Microsoft provides a special Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI) with Windows 2000 Server that allows administrators very easy interaction with Active Directory.

Establish a patch management policy

Patch management is an issue that will always plague your organisation's network -- there will always be patches, updates, and security fixes to apply.

10 things you should know about advanced power management

One of the biggest issues facing IT professionals is power management. Today's data centres, deployed solutions, and explosive growth in technology warrants a fresh look at the power strategies you have in place.

Five new developments in storage infrastructure solutions

First there was Ethernet. Then, there was IP over Ethernet. Next came the mixed use of Ethernet, IP, and the SCSI command set to simplify storage and to bring down the cost and complexity of storage.

Dynamic port mapping in Windows 2000 server

Intrasite replication in Windows 2000 Server is always performed with RPC over IP transport, which, by default, uses dynamic port mapping (ports between 49151 and 65535). We'll show you how you can control which ports are used more tightly.

Be aware of the threat of hidden keystroke-logging devices

Learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organisation and your users from this threat.

A primer on array-based and network-based replication

Replication helps protect your data and files by producing a duplicate copy at a second site, server, or storage array. I covered host-based replication in a previous blog.

Planning for Exchange and Windows Server 2008

Coming out later this year or in early 2008 is the newest in the long line of Windows server operating systems: Windows Server 2008. Before you take the plunge to Windows Server 2008, here are some things you need to know if you are running Exchange.

Use host-based replication to keep data available

One of the challenges for any IT department is to keep data available for those who need it. In fact, vendors and consultants have built whole businesses around the concept. Over the next few weeks, I'll be taking a look at a few methods for keeping data "alive" and available to end-users. Each method I'll cover is effective but depends on what you need to accomplish and what type of budget you have.

Force users to log off when their time is up

In the past, I've told you how to control access to home and workgroup machines by implementing logon restrictions using the net user command Restrict logon access with this command. In response, a loyal reader pointed out that, while this restricts logon, it does not force logoff.

Streamline your data management with deduplication

The concept of deduplication is simple - it's creating a single copy for all the duplicate bits or files that exist on a network. But how does it actually work and how do you use it?

Pinpoint vulnerabilities on your system with Nessus

Fixing vulnerabilities is an ongoing process that requires diligence -- it's not something you can ever cross off your task list. However, there are plenty of excellent tools available that will assess your systems for known vulnerabilities. Let us introduce you to one of the best.

How do you do your back-ups?

In the past, tape was the solution. The problem is that this still tends to be the answer. Either backup admins are complacent and don't want to change, or decision makers are unwilling to look at new ways to do backups.

Exchange 2007: 32-bit vs. 64-bit

Many have commented on Exchange 2007's lack of 32-bit support and shown confusion about why Microsoft decided to provide a 32-bit "test" version of Exchange 2007. We offer some facts about this version and some possible reasons that Microsoft went 64-bit-only with Exchange 2007.

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