The advent of switched networks resulted in Network IDS having great difficulty in promiscuously monitoring their networks. This was overcome by configuring a switch to replicate the data from all ports or VLAN’s onto a single port. This function has a multitude of names including; Port Mirroring, Monitoring Port, Spanning Port, SPAN port and Link Mode port. Port Mirroring generally indicates the ability to copy the traffic from a single …
Purely Cloud Storage Area Network (SAN) includes high availability mechanisms that are familiar if you are like the 80% of the array market that uses dual-controller array approaches. It optimizes data safety, but there might be a few seconds of VM inactivity during component failover. If a host substantially fails with Hyper-V HA, a VM will be restarted on another host, and the data should be moved to the new …
Logon to your server as an administrator Start–All Programs–Accessories–Right-Click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator Enter the following command: wmic /namespace:\\root\CIMV2\TerminalServices PATH Win32_TerminalServiceSetting WHERE (__CLASS !=””) CALL GetGracePeriodDays
When you’re provisioning the User Profile Service (UPS), you can synchronize user profile information using the User Profile Synchronization Service. This TechNet articledescribes the steps required for configuring profile synchronization in SharePoint Server 2013. Synchronization between AD and SharePoint should be done using a domain account, called the synchronization account, i.e. DOMAIN\SP_UserSync. This synchronization account requires Replicate Directory Change permissions on the domain, in order to interrogate AD about “what …
The case for using 2048 bits instead of 4096 bits Some hardware (many smart cards, some card readers, and some other devices such as Polycom phones) don’t support anything bigger than 2048 bits. Uses less CPU than a longer key during encryption and authentication Using less CPU means using less battery drain (important for mobile devices) Uses less storage space: while not an issue on disk, this can be an …
1. Data Security: Not Sensitive > Public Cloud If your organization faces budget and resource limitations in the area of data security, the public cloud infrastructure is likely the best option for you. This track explains the situation of many small business and non-professional users and they will benefit the most from the scalability and price tag of a public cloud infrastructure. 2. Data Security: Sensitive > Budget: High > …
How to Setup Office 365 Public Folders Public folders were a prime function of Exchange 2003, but were slowly deemphasized over the years. On the newest version of Office 365 public folders make a prominent appearance on the Exchange administrator ECP page. Public folders are a way to allow all exchange users in the company to share and view items. Once configured, they show up automatically in all versions of …
64-bit editions of Windows require digitally signed drivers. The problem is that many devices ship with unsigned drivers. Today, we’ll show you how to install them regardless. Digitally signed drivers include an electronic fingerprint that indicates which company the driver was produced by as well as an indication as to whether the driver has been modified since the company released it. This increases security, as a signed driver that has …
File photo – A man works on a laptop computer near a Windows 10 display at Microsoft Build in San Francisco, Calif. April 29, 2015. (REUTERS/Robert Galbraith ) Have a Windows device? Get ready to pay. According to Re/Code, Microsoft is gearing up to launch its own mobile payment option for Windows phones and tablets. Though Microsoft has had the framework of a mobile wallet built into its operating system …
Microsoft announced today that the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows is now shipping. It will allow Xbox One gamepad wirelessly with your PC. It is available starting today for $25. There’s also a bundle kitted with an Xbox One controller, which is $55 extra — or $80 total, to be specific. The USB-powered add-on is going to be useful for Windows 10 users who want to use it to play PC games, …