Tutorials

Tutorials

• Configuring a VyOS router for home lab use

  Administrators can install an open source virtual software router to practice networking skills, such as IP routing and subnetting.  Continue Reading

• Learn Git basics with a sample case study

  Git allows team members to work together using the same files. This tutorial will help Windows systems administrators learn how to use Git for version control.  Continue Reading

• How to deploy Windows containers in Microsoft Azure

  Want to build and manage your own Windows Server containers? Here's how to do it using native Docker commands and a PowerShell module.  Continue Reading

• Conducting clear-cut performance reviews of your IT staff

  Performance reviews are often a defining moment in an employee's career, but there are several points to consider when conducting an evaluation.  Continue Reading

• IT staff training: Assessing the need

  Investing in employee training sessions for your IT staff can be a costly undertaking, but the benefits will boost employee performance, morale and your organization as a whole.  Continue Reading

• Hackers' guide to Windows file server security

  Many network hacks can quickly happen right under your nose. Learn to test your file servers from common attacks by taking on the mindset of a hacker.  Continue Reading

• Help your IT team avoid burnout

  See how to make your IT team more effective by monitoring workloads and teaching employees to watch out for signs of burnout in this excerpt from the IT Manager's Handbook.  Continue Reading

• Effectively managing your IT team

  Get valuable information and insight into becoming a better manager of your IT team. Keeping employees focused, improving team communication and setting priorities are just a few skills you'll learn.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Guide

  Want to learn more about Microsoft's latest server OS? This guide has you covered. Here you'll find tips, videos and expert advice on all things Windows Server 2008 R2.  Continue Reading

• Tests for securing the internal Windows network

  While hardening your network against hackers is important, it's also critical to look out for internal threats. Protect your environment from the inside with these security tests.  Continue Reading

• Web server security practices for Windows environments

  Web server security is critical to overall network protection. Learn how to harden a Web server and test the security of your deployment.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server Security Guide

  Take an in-depth look at Windows server security. This guide features information on common network vulnerabilities, server hardening best practices, security improvements with Windows Server 2008 and more.  Continue Reading

• Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Tutorial

  This short guide breaks down Microsoft's Distributed File System, with tips, articles and how-tos on topics ranging from DFS Namespace and DFS Replication to migration, we've got all the resources Windows admins need.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2008 Learning Guide

  This guide provides resources on every aspect of your Windows Server 2008 migration, with info on developing a migration strategy and in-depth overviews of all of the operating system's most important new features.  Continue Reading

• Windows NTFS Tutorial

  This short tutorial provides links to resources breaking down how the NTFS file system works, with details on NTFS vs FAT32, recovery techniques and management best practices.  Continue Reading