Tips and tutorials related to servers, including Windows and Linux based servers.
GPING (or Graphical Ping) is a portable network administrator’s tool which pings multiple specified hosts simultaneously and generates graphs. It periodically pings the added hosts over a user defined polling interval to help keep an […]
Any disruption in connection with the DHCP (Dynamic Host configuration Protocol) Server with the client computer can result in a failure to acquire an IP address. This results in what is known as APIPA (Automatic […]
In this post I will tell you how to create Windows server 2008 domain and what things you should consider while setting up your Domain controller. The below post shows a step by step guide […]
Problems with network connections can be hard to diagnose as one can appear connected even when the IP address is invalid for DHCP connectivity, such as an APIPA. Sentinel is a handy portable application for […]
In a previous post I explained How To Configure Backup In Windows Home Server 2011 Vail. However, you can also directly backup your computer to Windows Home Server. In this post, I will tell you […]
The default Internet Explorer security restrictions in Windows Server 2008 can be quite annoying. After installing Windows Server 2008, one may be interested in downloading some important hotfixes, software and other required tools. However, the […]
In this post I will provide a detailed explanation of the new features of Windows Home Server 2011 (code name Vail). I will also explain the benefits of these features for WHS 2011 user.
Liquesce is a drive pooling software which works somewhat like the Windows Home Server based Drive Extender. It allows merging hard drives and directories into a single view within Windows Explorer. In other words, you […]
Microsoft often releases helpful software for Windows users to make numerous operating system tasks easier for them. Windows Server Solutions Find My Server Wizard is a free software from Microsoft which is designed to locate […]
Remote streaming of media content is a very useful feature of Windows Home Server 2011. With Remote Streaming, you can remotely access and stream videos, music and pictures with Remote Access. In this post I […]
When sharing folders using Windows Home Server 2011, you can restrict access to specific or all folders from the Home Server. In this post I will tell you how to manage shared folder access for your Vail […]
Beginners who install Windows Server 2008 (including both 32 bit and 64 bit versions), find it stripped of the graphical elegance due to the absence of the Aero effect. In this post I will tell […]
Although the Dashboard can be used to connect to Windows Home Server 2011. However, to access complete server resources and shared computers, the Remote Web Access feature can be used. There are many ways to […]
It is always a good idea to deactivate server accounts which may not be in use to cover up any potential security loopholes. Such accounts can naturally be activated anytime when needed. In this post […]
In a client-server environment users are bound to forget their passwords or end up having expired accounts. A password reset in such a case resolves the problem. In this post I will tell you how […]
User Password Policy is always an important feature in servers. Password policies also hold great importance for network security, however, not everyone requires Microsoft’s default complicated password policy and it can be a bit difficult […]
In this post I will tell you how to download your shared folder content using Remote Web Access. Note: you will required a computer that is already connected to the Home Server, to see how to […]
LXiMedia is an open source DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) media server application. It transcode and stream media across a network with other Computers, Xbox 360, Play Station 3 (PS3) and DLNA compatible TVs. You […]
Before installing Windows Home Server 2011, it is worth checking out its system requirements. (Windows Home Server 2011 is a 64-bit only operating system and therefore will require 64-Bit hardware). Below are the detailed system […]
Certain services in Windows based servers are not active be default. Just like in Windows Server 2008 R2, the Aero glass effect is not active as the themes service requires being activated. Since Windows Home […]
Adding roles is an important part of Windows servers. The Windows Server 2008 R2 based Vail, contains numerous roles that can be activated or deactivated (according to requirement). This can help in adding additional features […]
Windows Home Server 2011 is not that hard to install (provided your system meets the minimum system requirements). I previously showed you how to install Windows Home Server 2011. Now comes the tricky part i.e. […]
Installing Windows Home Server 2011 can be slightly tricky as it is quite distinct in nature as compared to other Microsoft based operating systems. For instance, it cannot be installed unless you have at least […]
Microsoft provides the utility of adding up to 10 users which can connect to Windows Home Server 2011. These users can be created from the Dashboard. This makes the procedure different from other Windows based […]
Despite the fact that IPV6 is gearing up to succeed IPV4, nonetheless, for now Internet protocol Version 4 is in dominant use. This makes IPv4 calculations more essential for system and network administrators as compared […]
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