Basic commands

Basic commands, windows admin's should know Basic commands View Last Reboot Time net statistics server | more Run a program as another user runas /user:domain\username appname ex: runas /user:jeffk cmd.exe Remote Desktop into Console of specific computer Mstsc /v:computername /console Ex: mstsc /v:deserver /console Map a network Drive Net use drivename: \\server\share Net use z: \\daserver\music Force network credentials Net use \\server\sharename...

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Location-Aware Printing

Windows 7: Location-Aware Printing Note: this feature is only available for mobile devices, and not on desktop computers.        One of  Windows 7's new feature is it can automatically switch your default printer when you move between networks (for example, when you move your laptop from your home network to your business network). To configure this feature, follow the instructions below:Click the Start menu and in...

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Scheduling to Shutdown Automatically

Windows 7: Scheduling Your Computer to Shut Down Automatically       Do you leave your computer on for extended periods of time, and would like it if your computer would automatically shut down at a specific time of day. Follow the instructions below. Click the Start button, in the search box, type "scheduled tasks" then click the item in the search results. In the Task Scheduler console, in the Actions pane on the right,...

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How Many Types Of Servers?

      Servers provide computing power to facilitate transfer of data across a network to enable applications, operating systems, file transfer, email, printing and communications among client computers. Each particular type of server is generally defined by its configuration and software which enables it to communicate with intermediate client machines.     Whether you are powering business communications,...

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Windows 7 Security

       Many organization implemented the BitLocker and would like to know how it works for the BitLocker. Today I would like to share the knowledge from Orin Thomas that I found on the TechNet Magazine by Oring Thomas. He said that there are several obvious basic steps to securing a computer: Keep it current with the latest operating-system and application updates, ensure you’ve installed the latest antispyware...

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4 Lessons I Learned About Security

     In my years as a system administrator, I learned that security is much more complex than most people realize. You cannot get away with doing just one thing. One security measure will not save your company server or external server. Your security must be comprehensive and constantly adapting to defend against intruders.  The following are three lessons I have learned over the years.        1....

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5 Password Tools for Servers

     Ideally, your server should be an impenetrable fortress, but recent DDoS attacks highlight the security problems even companies that pay thousands or millions to protect their websites face. Nevertheless, nothing is worse than having your server crippled by someone who simply guessed your password. In no particular order, here are five tools to help you have better, stronger passwords:       ...

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Server Network Problems

     Troubleshooting Server Network Problems... when you have problems with a dedicated server, the natural instinct is to check for software failures, hacker attacks, and even hardware issues. But one possible cause for server trouble that should not be overlooked is bad network connectivity.      On server both Linux and Windows base, there are many ways to evaluate network latency, connection strength, and...

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Why Frequent Vulnerability Scans

     Why Frequent Vulnerability Scans Are So Important.. some server system administrators, especially those with little experience, may operate under the mistaken belief that they will find security through obscurity. In their minds, as long as their server is small and not hosting major big-name websites, those with malicious intent will leave them alone.      What these idealists fail to realize is that...

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When Your Server Goes Down

   Although this may be difficult, the first thing to do is to remember not to panic. Staying calm will go a long way in making sure you can resolve the issue quickly and calmly. When operating a server remotely, your only assurance that a server is running is through its websites and through Internet connections.The first thing to check is whether or not your own network connection is experiencing problems. Although you may be able to...

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Good network security practices

     Since the rise in popularity of the Internet, we have started to use our computers for a much wider range of tasks than ever before. At home, we buy our groceries, do our banking, buy birthday presents, send communications via email, write our life story on social networking sites; at work, our businesses provide e-commerce via websites, staff send and recieve emails, phonecalls and video conferencing are done through...

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netsh firewall show portopening

     A firewall is a software application, which is a gateway server on the network. It offers a unique level of protection against viruses and nasty infected with the virus that are based on unwanted incoming traffic to attack target computers. It does so by blocking communications to access your system without your permission. Some Microsoft operating systems like Windows XP and Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003...

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