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Network-attached storage, or NAS, has long been the industrial method for on-premises data storage. Organization networks, including authorized personnel and pertinent customers, use NAS servers as the central point for storing and retrieving data. NAS servers are specialized computers built to hold one or more storage drives and constructed in a logical, redundant method known as RAID configuration. Adopting NAS technology can mean increased service...

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...

Web servers are software or hardware (or both together) that stores and delivers content to a web browser at a basic level. The servers communicate with browsers using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Web servers can also support SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).  Web servers are also used for hosting websites and data for web applications. They can host single websites...

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...