Windows Server 2019 is now available for everyone and many companies are planning the migration to the new operating system to benefit from the new features. The thrust of the new Windows Server 2019 has been focused on hybrid cloud environments and the virtualization is the hearth of everything. Hyper-V 2019 introduces new features to […]
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FreeNAS: how to install and configure it for a NAS backup
FreeNAS is an open-source operating system based on FreeBSD that allows you to create your own NAS on a dedicated machine or a virtual machine in a few simple steps. A NAS created with FreeNAS is the fastest and cheapest way to create a network device for file-sharing or backup. FreeNAS is based on ZFS, […]
SQL Server Express – Backup, Features, Comparing editions
SQL Server Express is a free database developed and distributed by Microsoft starting with SQL Server 2005 (initially, Microsoft free database server was called MSDE, and corresponded to the SQL Server 2000 version). Since its first release, SQL Server Express has always been a fast and reliable solution for applications and websites, with more than […]
BitLocker: drive encryption on Windows 10 with a recovery key
BitLocker is a drive encryption system integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system starting with Windows Vista. It allows you to encrypt hard drives, removable disks or partitions in order to protect them using a specific password and making them inaccessible to third parties. The protection can also be configured for removable drives or USB sticks. There […]
Disk2vhd: convert a physical machine to virtual machine Hyper-V (P2V)
Disk2vhd is a free software to convert a disk into a corresponding .VHD / .VHDX image file. It can be used to make an image backup of a system, or to virtualize it on a Hyper-V environment. Virtualization is one of the key aspects of any modern and efficient IT infrastructure. Disk2vhd can therefore be a […]
Install Iperius Remote for unattended/automatic access
Like many other remote support software, Iperius Remote allows unattended access to a remote computer without the need for the connection to be explicitly allowed by a user. The automatic access feature is very useful and very important for companies that provide support services for their customers and need to connect to remote servers without […]
Database backup and server monitoring – Nagios alternatives
Complex IT infrastructures need centralized systems to monitor services and resources located on Servers and Clients. This is the case, for example, of database backups. Whatever the tool to perform backups of your database farm, it is essential to check the actual execution, timing and statistics. There are many complex tools for this purpose. For example, Nagios […]
How to reset CBT (Changed Block Tracking) on VMware ESXi virtual machines
In this brief tutorial we show the simple steps to reset the Changed Block Tracking (CBT) for vSphere virtual machines. CBT is a fundamental parameter withing a VMware ESXi virtual machine, since it allows, when enabled, us to perform incremental and differential backups of VMware virtual machines. Virtual machines running on ESXi hosts can keep […]
Docker Containers: a new way to deploy applications
Containers are a new way to deploy applications, that make more closer IT Pros and Developers for all companies where DevOps concept is present. What is a Container? Container is a sandbox where it’s possible to run services and processes in a protected environment. Each Container runs in a Container Host, which can be a Windows […]
How to customize Iperius Remote with your brand
Iperius Remote is the only remote support software that allows a full “re-branding”. That is the ability to be completely customized with the brand of your company. The customization of Iperius Remote not only involves entering your company data into the software, but it also allows you to change the name of the software and its […]