Tips and tools for simulating a complex network in a virtual lab
Simulating a network using a virtual lab can be helpful. And while there are many advantages, there are also some limitations you need to be aware of.
Windows Networking
Trench Tales: Restructuring a legacy network with a VLAN
GDPR is having an impact even on how networks are designed. Here’s a story of one IT admin who introduced VLANs to ensure compliance.
Is SD-WAN going to replace MPLS?
SD-WAN is frequently touted as a solution that will eventually replace MPLS everywhere. But is this a realistic assessment?
Unhappy with WSUS? Try these third-party patch management solutions
If you’re not satisfied with Windows Server Update Services for keeping your Windows systems up to date, there are other patch management solutions.
Will IPv6 ever kill IPv4? If so, when?
IPv6 and its vast pool of Internet address spaces has long been expected to kill off IPv4. But the old protocol continues to chug along. Will it ever die?
Validate your infrastructure with Pester — and avoid a PowerShell disaster
You know what that PowerShell script is intended to do, but are there any unintended consequences? Pester will tell you before you unleash the code.
One-off vs. integrated IT tools: Which is best for management?
Is it better to use an integrated stack of IT tools for administering your systems? Or can you get by with building your own custom pick-and-choose toolkit?
Remote connectivity solutions: Doing RDP sans Microsoft
There is a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) solution built into Windows. But it’s not your only remote connectivity option. Here’s what else is out there.
Easy on the eyes: Creating HTML reports using PowerShell
Comma Separated Value (CSV) reports you can open in Excel are so old school. Why not use PowerShell to create HTML reports you can view in a web browser?
Digging deeper into Hybrid VDI: Desktop management and device drivers
Hybrid VDI is all about providing device driver isolation strategies to simplify your Windows management desktop. Here is a closer look.
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