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New: Securing Windows Server 2016 70-744

Doug Bassett

We are under attack! Right now, the U.S. is the top target for external cyber attacks. But fear not! We have hardened ourselves against these- at least we’d like to think we have. So why are we still at risk? Any time we are looking at threats, we forget the number one threat to our […] Read More

How to Protect Your System Against Internal and External Threats

How to Protect Your System Against Internal and External Threats

Doug Bassett

“This [cours is going to harden our system, because one of the big problems that we run into, is any time that we’re looking at threats, we forget the number one threat to our company, which is internal employees.” With the average cost of a data breach in 2016 was $3.62 million according to an […] Read More

Using NSLookUp to see what's really going on with DNS

Using NSLookUp to See What’s Really Going on With DNS

Doug Bassett

If you’re just getting started with IT operations, DNS and NSLookUp should be your best friend. DNS so that you can use the internet and NSLookup so you can fix whatever is broken with your internet connection. That’s why in one of our recent classes, we discussed how to use NSLookUp to get a clearer picture […] Read More

What to Do When You Get Too Delete-Happy as a Systems Administrator

What to Do When You Get Too Delete-Happy as a Systems Administrator

Doug Bassett

Everyone has an “Oh No” moment while cleaning files and deleting things without a back-up. But what do you do when it happens to you? We’ve all been there. It’s mid-morning and you’re already checking the clock every 27 seconds to see if its 5 pm yet. You’re having a day like this in the […] Read More

Are You Doing Risk Assessments As Often As You Should- Probably Not.

Are You Doing Risk Assessments As Often As You Should? Probably Not.

Dan Young

Over 14 Million Verizon customer records were left exposed due to poor security checks. For weeks, customer names, account information, and cell phone numbers were left unsecured on an Amazon server. The server was controlled by Nice Systems, an Israeli technology company, which has 85 of the Fortune 100 as customers. Anyone who knew where to look […] Read More

Why Your .NET Installation for Windows 2016 Failed

Why Your .NET Framework Installation for Windows Server 2016 Failed

Doug Bassett

Trying to install the .NET Framework for your Windows Server and it keeps failing? Doug Bassett has a solution for you! This is a common problem with a lot of discussion forums dedicated to solving each instance. Countless solutions for a variety of problems and frankly, ain’t nobody got time fo’ that. Don’t spend your day […] Read More

StormWind Studios

What is failover cluster validation reporting?

George Chanturidze

Here’s a quick look into Failover Cluster Reporting with Elite instructor Will Panek. We’re always trying to provide quick resources here and on our YouTube channel. Follow us for the latest tips and tricks that aren’t in your books! Ps. If you haven’t seen our Epic Live classes yet here’s your chance! Read More