Rescuing a failed domain controller: Disaster recovery in action
When a Windows Server 2003 domain controller went belly up, network manager Louis Nel discovered firsthand that disasters don't happen in predictable ways. The situation was complicated by a...
View ArticleTake steps now to prepare for a system failure
A little preparation can go a long way toward saving you time and trouble during the nerve-wracking initial stages of disaster recovery. Network manager Louis Nel offers some strategies for...
View ArticleCreate a superscope to solve the problem of dwindling IP addresses
If your organization is growing faster than you can supply IP addresses, you don't have to fear that you might soon be running on empty--a superscope can come to the rescue. A superscope is a...
View Article10 things you can do to give old servers a second life
Some of your old servers may be ready for retirement, but others can still play a useful role in your shop. Network manager Louis Nel suggests various ways to turn a potential doorstop into a...
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