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VMware: How to Install an ESXi Server

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see step-by-step how to install the VMware ESXi Hypervisor… but what is a hypervisor?

A hypervisor is software …

Windows Server: How to extend the trial period

Introduction

In this post, I will explain how to extend the trial license offered by Microsoft for Windows Server and why it is important to keep …

Exchange: Configuring the Page File

Introduction

In this post, I will show you how to configure the page file for Exchange Server 2013/2016 using best practices. The process is slightly …

Exchange: Exchange Server Versions

Introduction

The first thing to consider before implementing Exchange Server is understanding the different versions available. Currently, there are …

ADDS: Configure and Promote a Second Domain Controller

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see how to configure and promote a second domain controller.

Having a second domain controller is crucial, as …

DHCP: How to Configure a DHCP Server from Scratch

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see how to configure a DHCP server, add the necessary role, and configure the scopes.

Having a DHCP server …

PFSense: Adding an Additional LAN

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see how to add an additional LAN to pfSense.

PFSense is an open-source firewall/router based on FreeBSD. It can …

VMware: Updating Windows Templates in VMware with PowerCLI

Introduction

As we’ve seen in previous posts, the typical way to create new virtual machines is through templates. As administrators, we need to …

VMware: How to Create a Virtual Machine from a Template – GUI/PowerCLI

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see how to create a new VM from a template. In previous posts, we saw how to create a VM from scratch; however, …

VMware: How to Convert a Virtual Machine into a Template, from GUI/PowerCLI

Introduction

In this post, we’ll see how to create a virtual machine template that we can use to create other virtual machines.

I recommend …