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Every day, viruses, spyware, and other malware are triggered by employees, potential adversaries and/or malicious users. Some are sent to you by e-mail, others attempt to invade your computer after surfing to malicious websites or running macros that contain viruses. As an IT professional focused on security, the first step toward containing the spread of…

Last Update: Jul 29, 2025
This week Microsoft has finally released the final (RTM) version of System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM) 2007, which introduces live backup for virtual machines hosted by Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1, through the Windows Server 2003 Volume Shadow Service (VSS). Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007 is a full featured data protection product…

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
What do the lights in the Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem mean? Here you will find a summery of what the LEDs of your Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem are suppose to indicate. This can be useful for solving problems, but in order to really understand the modem’s operation and troubleshooting techniques you should read Alcatel’s manual…

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
The MCSE Certification This site is made for my students, and I consider all of you out there, no matter where you are from – my students. Here you will be able to download and view articles and study guides that will help in your studies. However you should always keep one thing in mind:…

Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
Daniel Petri offers some tips and advice for IT professionals interviewing for a system administrator position.

This is a part 2 of my MCSE and System Administrator job interview sample questions. See previous part at: Part 1 – Networking This article set is targeted at both the interviewer (who needs a pool of valid questions they can ask) and to the candidate (who wants a pool of sample questions they can…

After a long delay, this is a part 4 of my MCSE and System Administrator job interview sample questions. See previous parts at: Part 1 – Networking Part 2 – Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Part 3 – Exchange Server 2003 This article set is targeted at both the interviewer (who needs a pool of…

This is a part 3 of my MCSE and System Administrator job interview sample questions. See previous parts at: Part 1 – Networking Part 2 – Windows Server 2003 Active Directory This article set is targeted at both the interviewer (who needs a pool of valid questions they can ask) and to the candidate (who…

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
MCAP stands for Microsoft Certified Architect Program, a program Microsoft has devised in order to identify top industry experts in IT Architecture. These recognized professionals must have 10 or more years of experience, possess strong technical and leadership skills and form an elite community. Unlike other IT certifications, this credential was built and is granted…

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
MCAP Certification – Has Microsoft Finally Done it Right? Excitement is brewing in the digital halls of Microsoft’s Redmond Washington campus! On April 3, 2005, Microsoft unveiled its newest certification initiative called the Microsoft Certified Architect Program (MCAP) – Read more about the new certification at MCAP Certification – More Info. This announcement is significant…