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Configuring Windows Firewall
Published by Doug Bassett | May 3, 2013Video Runtime: 12 minutes
Video Summary:
Windows Firewall helps keep bad stuff out of your system. In this video, Senior Technical Instructor Doug Bassett show how to properly configure filters.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
What is a MAC Address?
Published by Doug Bassett | April 26, 2013Video Runtime: 5 minutes
Video Summary:
MAC addresses are critical for network communications. In this video, Senior Technical Instructor Doug Bassett explains what they are and how they work.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
Tuning and Upgrading the Disk Subsystem
Published by Doug Bassett | April 19, 2013Video Runtime: 2 minutes
Video Summary:
Disk drives are cheap and, unfortunately, slow. In this video Technical Instructor Mike Vasquez explains how to get the most out of this critical equipment.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
IPv6 Shorthand Notation Explained
Published by Doug Bassett | April 5, 2013Video Runtime: 2 minutes
Video Summary:
IPv6 uses hexadecimal for addressing. Since IPv6 addresses are 128 bits long, this can make for a lot to type. In this video, Doug Bassett explains the shorthand notation for IPv6.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
Hyper-V Disks Explained
Published by Doug Bassett | April 1, 2013Video Runtime: 18 minutes
Video Summary:
Hyper-V uses a variety of disk types that can be a bit overwhelming. In this video, Doug Bassett explains how disks work in Hyper-V. Doug also show the various configuration options.
This is an example of the real-world, online HD certification training done at StormWind.com.
Host Files for Fun and Profit
Published by Doug Bassett | February 15, 2013Video Runtime: 5 minutes
Video Summary:
DNS is awesome! But what do you do when the resource isn't registered? Also, how can you use host files to block unwanted sites? Doug explains all!
The Ultimate Control Panel - God Mode
Published by Doug Bassett | February 1, 2013Windows 7 has tons of administrative tools. They are scattered all over in the interface. The challenge is to "find that darn button"! Here is a handy trick to create a consolidated control panel known as "God Mode".
The process is pretty simple. Create a new folder and name it as follows (just cut and paste):
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Yes, include the period and the curly brackets. I know it looks funky, but the results are well worth it.
Critical GPO Settings for System Center Configuration Manager
Published by Doug Bassett | January 18, 2013Video Runtime: 7 minutes
Video Summary:
Software updates are easy with System Center Configuration Manager. However there are common GPO settings that will destroy the process.
Automating the Installation of System Center Configuration Manager 2012
Published by Doug Bassett | January 11, 2013
Video Runtime: 4 minutes
Video Summary:
Installing System Center Configuration Manager 2012 can be a difficult, time-consuming experience. Doug shows you a hidden way to automate the process.
Configuring Single Sign-on and Credential Delegation for Remote Desktop Services
Published by Doug Bassett | December 14, 2012Video Runtime: 5 minutes
Video Summary:
Authentication dialog boxes popping up all the time? Maybe you need to set up Single sign-on (SSO)!
In this excerpt of our Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications Platform class, Senior Technical Instructor Doug Bassett demonstrates how to configure Single Sign-on (SSO) when accessing Remote Desktop servers.