Category: General IT
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Installing & Configuring DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012 – Pt.1
In the last article we’ve scratched the surface of the remote access technology available with Windows Server 2012, named DirectAccess. I’ve tried to cover the most important aspects of DirectAccess so we can go further and discover the practical usage of this feature. The method of installing and configuring DirectAccess has been simplified with the […]
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Top 10 Computer Geek T-Shirts
Ok, we’re not holding back on this one. This blog post will not help you understand what the top priorities for IT in 2015 are. It will not be considering the future of data centers, how to use Amazon Web Services, or the cost of downtime. We will not be celebrating the world’s top women […]
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Top 5 Best TV Shows for Geeks
See that screen over there? No, not that one that you spend all day every day staring into; writing blogs, surfing the web or playing games on; the other one. You may be thinking, “Why would I be interested in that old passive box? What could it possibly offer me, when I could be spending […]
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DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012
I’ve been working previously with DirectAccess when it first appeared in Windows Server 2008 and although it was a bit difficult to install and configure, I managed to get the grasps of this technology. I haven’t been able to work on a real production environment and I still haven’t seen large DirectAccess implementations. One reason […]
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WiFi Security: What You Should Know
Okay. So, you’re on the road. And you suddenly remember that vital email you neglected to send, before leaving the office. Or you get an urge to post that selfie you just took to your Instagram account. Laptop or mobile device at the ready, you connect to the Web using the free service at the […]
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SSL And Beyond, Part 3: Securing the Future
In our previous installment, we considered how the various kinds of SSL certificate are deemed compatible with a range of web browsers, applications, and operating environments. To conclude this series, we’ll look at how SSL and TLS may be deployed in the future, and the spread of SSL/TLS-based encryption into the mainstream. Why Should SSL […]
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A Brief History of Linux
Open source software is no longer the exclusive preserve of developers and tech-heads looking to become the next Bill Gates while simultaneously shunning Windows. It’s popular with the masses now, too – largely because it’s free. One of the driving forces behind its widespread adoption has been the continued success of Linux. This article will […]
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SSL And Beyond, Part 2: Compatibility & Deployment Across the Board
In our first installment we discussed the origins and development of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol and considered its role in providing secure internet connections through encryption and the use of digital certificates. In this article, we’ll go further into the use case to discuss how applications are deemed compatible with SSL, and how […]
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Hyper-V features Introduced in Windows Server 2012
As most of you already know, Hyper-V is the virtualization product that is shipped with Windows Server Editions. Microsoft has continuously added new features it and has really enhanced its capabilities. With Windows Server 2012 Edition, Microsoft introduced multiple features that allows further configuration to your virtualization environment. In this article we will discuss about […]
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A Brief History of Microsoft Windows
In 2015, it is hard to imagine a world without Microsoft Windows. As of May 2015, Windows operating systems account for over 90% of the desktop operating system market share, with Windows 7 being the most popular single operating system at 57.76% of the market. While Mac OS and Linux have found increasing popularity over […]