May 31 2009 5:07AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
Cisco,
network,
Security
Over at TrainSignalTraining, they recently published towCisco Security articles that I found to be very helpful if you have any remote interest in preventing networks attacks. The articles are:
May 31 2009 4:59AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
windows,
server,
2008,
upgrade
In a new article from Windows Server HQ, Microsoft Windows guru Brian Nelson delves into 5 things that make Windows Server 2008 so great. He covers each of the following major changes to Windows Server, in detail:
- Virtualization
- Core Server Installation Option
- Read Only Domain Controllers
- PowerShell
- TS Remote App
From there, Brian answers the question “is it worth it to upgrade?”
Read the full article at:
5 Great Things about Windows Server 2008 - is an upgrade worth it?
May 30 2009 11:38PM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
VMware,
ESX,
vcma
VMware is now offering a “technology preview” / beta of an upcoming new product - vCenter Mobile Access (vCMA). By installing this appliance in your virtual infrastructure, you will be able to remotely manage your ESX hosts and virtual machines. Here are some of the features of vCMA:
- Search for virtual machines in your data center
- Migrate virtual machines from one host to another using vMotion
- Execute recovery plans using VMware Site Recovery Manager
- Access Scheduled Tasks, Alarms and Events
- And much more…
For more information and to download vCMA, visit the vCenter Mobile Access webpage.
May 30 2009 9:41AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
LanSweeper,
network,
protcool alayzer,
scanner
One of the best free network hardware and software inventory applications out there is LanSweeper. Recently, they have begun to offer a free edition.
What does it do for you? Lansweeper is a powerful freeware solution (without any embedded ads) that performs a complete software, hardware, computer inventory of your windows network.
Here are the features of LanSweeper:
- Automatic computer inventory of all your Windows clients.
- No need to install an agent on your workstations. Scanning is triggered when a user logs on.
- Active Directory user and computer details.
- Reports on custom Registry Keys and custom File Information.
- Find unauthorised software, unknown processes, browser hijacks.
- Scan used software, track licenses.
- Build you own custom reports.
- All information is stored in SQL server (or in the free SQL Express version)
You can download LanSweeper for free at this website.
May 30 2009 8:31AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
Cisco,
ios,
tips,
tricks
I have published over 20 different Cisco IOS tip and trick articles over at the Petri IT Knowledgebase. In these Cisco tips, I cover things like setting up a Cisco switch, VLAN configuration, DDNS, ACLs, and selecting the right router for your CCNA studies.
Of these 20+ Cisco tips, here are 5 of the most popular:
I hope you will check them out!
May 29 2009 12:03AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
Cisco,
networkers,
live,
conference
I attended Cisco Live/Networkers 2007 in Las Vegas and it was a blast! While I may always call it “Networkers” instead of Live - its still the best networking conference in the world. Besides John Chambers big keynote, tons of Cisco Education, lots of vendors, and big This year, Cisco Live will in in San Francisco, California from June 27 to July 2. While I won’t be able to make it to Live this year (because I will be at VMworld in San Francisco at the end of July), I highly recommend that you go if you can make it.
And if you can’t make it to California this year, you still have the option to attend “virtually”, over the Internet with the new Cisco Live Virtual.
For full conference information checkout the Cisco Live! 09′ website!
May 28 2009 12:16AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
network,
Security,
scanner,
free
Like free tools? Who doesn’t! GFI, the makers of the very popular network security scanner, are now offering a free version LANguard!
LANguard performs:
- Vulnerability scanning
- Patch Management
- Network Auditing
- And More…
Download the FREE GFI LANguard (5 IP Edition) Here!
May 24 2009 11:21PM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
hyper9,
vmm,
VMware,
ESX,
hyperv
Hyper9, the makers of the virtualization management, alerting, and troubleshooting tool, is about to release a new version of Virtualization Mobile Manager (VMM). With this tool, you can manage your VMware, Hyper-V, or Xen Infrastructure from your iPhone or Blackberry!
You can learn more about the VMM, how to download it, and learn about all the features at the Hyper9 VMM Community.
May 24 2009 7:21AM GMT
Posted by: David Davis
SQL Server,
Videos,
2008,
70-432,
microsoft
This week, Train Signal computer training announced their latest video training product - SQL 2008 Administration. In this new 10 hour course, their MCT Instructor, Mel Haynes, covers Microsoft SQL inside and out - from Installation all the way to High Availability. The course will help you prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-432 and it comes in a variety of formats so that you can watch it on your computer, iPhone, iPod, or listen on your MP3 player.
As part of the new release, they making 10 free SQL Server training videos available on their blog. To watch the first of these, just visit:
SQL 101 — Free SQL Server 2008 DBA Training Videos
