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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software is software sold wholesale to third-party hardware and software vendors for integration into the vendor’s end product. While often used as IT jargon, OEMs have been a part of our economy since the innovation of interchangeable parts during the Industrial Revolution. When manufacturers can offer their products to other vendors for repurposing, both parties can prioritize their core competencies. By...

The "Allow Logon Through Terminal Services" Policy Explained The "Allow Logon through Terminal Services" policy is a Microsoft Group Policy Object (GPO) that defines how the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) behaves when connecting users remotely to a machine. System Administrators use this policy to grant users the rights necessary for RDP sessions. In this article, we'll cover how this GPO plays a role in establishing...

Data center owners of all types can find many advantages in Software-Defined Networking (SDN). And, if you are a cloud service provider and want to ensure customers can move their virtualized workloads without requiring much planning, the advantages of Software-Defined Networking SDN may be the answer to your prayers.SDN not only reduces the complexity seen in today’s networks but also helps Cloud service providers...

Windows Admin Center is a browser-based management tool from Microsoft that delivers functionality similar to the Azure-based Server Management Tools, a service that was retired at the end of June 2017 only to have many of the same capabilities resurrected in Windows Admin Center. To help ease of use, traditional server management tools from Microsoft have utilized the standard user interface presented by other...

Why is it important to understand the answer to the question, how does a web server work? The success of a website doesn't just depend on its content and functionality but also the efficiency of the web server used to power it. This requires an understanding of a web server's capabilities and limitations. When discussing how a Web server works, it is not enough...

Using multiple virtual desktops is a helpful way to stay organized when carrying out multiple tasks. It can also serve as a cheap alternative to having multiple monitors connected to one computer.  Virtual desktops are very common in Unix/Linux distributions, letting you divide up your work and switch between multiple desktops — serving as a cheap alternative to having multiple monitors. They are also popular...

When you install a Workstation Player, a VMware Player bridged network is automatically set up for you. However, you may run into issues connecting your guest operating systems to the network or internet. In this article, we'll cover how the VMware network adapter is likely causing this issue and how you can resolve it in a few simple steps. Why is My VMware Player Bridged...

Creating aliases for PowerShell cmdlets can be a valuable tool for saving you time and headaches over remembering the names of commands. PowerShell was created to help server admins efficiently manage Windows Server roles and features. These PowerShell cmdlets can be used to collect information from specific roles and features, modify information on specific targets and perform removal operations on target systems. One issue with...