Server

7 posts
2021

ADDS: Configure and Promote a Second Domain Controller

In this post, we’ll see how to configure and promote a second domain controller. Having a second domain controller is crucial, as it …
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DHCP: How to Configure a DHCP Server from Scratch

In this post, we’ll see how to configure a DHCP server, add the necessary role, and configure the scopes. Having a DHCP server within …
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PFSense: Adding an Additional LAN

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 be …
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VMware: Updating Windows Templates in VMware with PowerCLI

As we’ve seen in previous posts, the typical way to create new virtual machines is through templates. As administrators, we need to …
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VMware: How to Create a Virtual Machine from a Template – GUI/PowerCLI

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

In this post, we’ll see how to create a virtual machine template that we can use to create other virtual machines. I recommend …
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VMware: How to create a new virtual machine from scratch.

In this post, we’ll see how to create a new virtual machine from scratch. While the ideal approach is to create virtual machines from …
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