IT Knowledgebase Articles

Windows Virtual PC is a feature of Windows 7 (Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise) that allows you to run multiple Windows environments from your Windows 7 desktop. In this article by MVP Daniel Petri, learn the impressive new features and installation steps for this latest version of Virtual PC.

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Using BitLocker Drive Encryption is one of the best ways to protect portable systems such as laptops from loss of data and information when the laptops themselves are lost or stolen. In this article, Jason Zandri provides an overview of the functionality and security features of this tool as it applies to Windows 7.

Windows Server 2003 includes support for a startup switch (entered in the Boot.ini file) that lets you tune the allocation of use of memory and memory address space. This small change can have significant benefits for Exchange Server… learn all about it in this article by MVP Daniel Petri.

The ASA 5500 series is the successor to Cisco’s PIX range of firewall devices, providing industry standard routing and firewall functionality with a range of models designed for teleworker right up to large datacenter scenarios. In this article Cisco expert Tom Finnis will focus on the 5505 and 5510 models aimed at branch and head office deployments, highlighting key features and capabilities.

In this article, MVP Daniel Petri walks through the process of SMTP authentication using the SMTP-AUTH login command. Get detailed instructions and examples for connecting users to your mail server via this method.

Unfortunately, there’s always potential for a software malfunction that cannot be repaired by using a Safe Mode boot or a system repair. When this happens, you may need to restore your system from a previously backed-up system image. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri walks you through the process specifically for Windows 7.

Following on from his previous article on deploying ESxi4, Tom Finnis now shows you how to use the vSphere Client to complete the configuration of your new ESXi4 host server and then deploy your first Virtual Machine.

While there are plenty of 3rd-party tools that allow you to find the exact uptime of your system, there are also several tools that are either built-in to Windows Server 2008, or can be used quite easily. This article walks through seven such methods for finding your server’s uptime.

If you’re having Internet connectivity issues, if you’re looking to call your ISP’s support, and want to have some details about the speed of your Internet connection, or if you’re simply curious to see how fast your Internet connection really is, then this tip is for you.