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Like in Windows Vista, in Windows 7 the built-in Administrator’s account is disabled by default. Furthermore, this account is not associated with any password. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to enable the built in account (cloning machines, etc.) and not just a user with administration rights, then this article is for you…

Daniel shows readers how to avoid and/or fix the OMA application Server Error.

Unlike previous operating systems, the installation of Hebrew support in Windows 7 is much simpler, but it still comes down to performing the steps in the right order for a successful installation. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri details the proper sequence…

vExpert David Davis takes a look at Virtual Profiler from Tek-Tools (vProfiler) and explains what it manages, monitors, and alerts on and how it can help manage your virtual infrastructure.

This quick tip by MVP Daniel Petri explains how to create a handy desktop shortcut to your Network Connections in Windows 7, Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Ever needed to manage an ESXi server when a vSphere Client isn’t available or refuses to connect to it? VMware specialist Tom Finnis explains the various options available to you from the ESXi console, including several unofficial commands that will let you control your virtual machines directly.

Aaron Leskiw, CCNA from NetworkManagementSoftware.com demonstrates how to use Microsoft Visio to quickly and easily generate professional-looking network diagrams.

If you aren’t ready to move the new Start Menu in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, here are a few ways to get the classic Start Menu back…

SCONFIG, now included in Windows Server 2008 R2, eases server configuration for Windows Server 2008 R2 core deployments; allowing admins to manage many aspects of the Server Core machine and connect it to the network in preparation for remote management. Learn more about it in this article by MVP Daniel Petri.

After properly configuring Server Core and getting it ready to deploy, you decide you want to download and install the latest Windows Server 2008 R2 updates from the Windows Update site. But, how do you do that? In this article, MVP Daniel Petri provides 5 ways to accomplish the task. Read on for more…

Finding which virtual machines have snapshots, how old those snapshots are, and how much space they take up can be very time consuming in the vSphere client graphical interface – see how this topic is covered in Train Signal’s new vSphere Pro Vol 1 training course.

An introduction by Jason Zandri to CompTIA – the Computing Technology Industry Association – and their Network+ certification program, plus the skills and knowledge a candidate should have prior to sitting the N10-004 exam.