How to Upgrade Domain Controller running Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2016 Domain Controller? Despite Windows Server 2003 being out of Microsoft support since July 2015, many organizations still rely on this out-of-date operating system for business operations, and many more still use it as part of their primary...
Long before the widespread adoption of managed cloud database services, technical engineers commonly built and deployed databases directly onto operating systems. Installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server was a frequent task. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 R2 (SQL-2012), released in April 2012, is a robust relational database management system. While...
Being locked out of a server because of a lost or undocumented root password is a stressful situation for any system administrator. Whether you’ve inherited a machine with no credentials or an OS error has left your system in a read-only state, regaining access is critical. While you’d normally use...
Glances is a powerful, cross-platform system monitoring tool written in Python that gives you a comprehensive, real-time view of your server’s resources. It packs a massive amount of information—from CPU and memory usage to disk I/O, running processes, and network traffic—into a single, easy-to-read console or web-based interface. This guide...
Safe mode is a vital tool for resolving serious issues with Windows. It loads Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. For advanced users and IT professionals, accessing the Command Prompt within Safe Mode provides a powerful toolkit for diagnosing and fixing complex issues directly, bypassing the graphical...
So, you’ve successfully booted your Windows PC into Safe Mode. That’s a great first step! Safe Mode starts Windows with only essential drivers and services, bypassing many potential software conflicts and driver issues that might be preventing your system from starting or running correctly. But getting here is only half...
Over the last 18 months, it’s been very evident that open-source virtualization is becoming very popular. Tools such as VirtualBox, and the native VM capabilities of Linux have made it very easy to consume Virtualization. One such trend is the rise of open-source virtualization, with platforms like Proxmox VE and...
Ubuntu, a free and open-source operating system, is a popular choice for desktop and server environments. Whether you’re seeking a powerful Linux alternative to Windows or macOS, interested in exploring new features, or want to set up a robust server, downloading and installing Ubuntu is a straightforward process. Let’s dive...
Understanding the Linux File System: Ext4, XFS, and More The Linux File System is a fundamental component of any Linux operating system. It serves as the layer that manages how data is stored and retrieved on storage devices. In the Linux environment, several file systems exist to serve various needs...
In Linux, directories are used to organize files and other directories. Sometimes, you may need to remove a directory (rmdir) and its contents for various reasons, such as freeing up space or cleaning up your file system. However, removing a directory in Linux is not as straightforward as deleting a...
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