Today’s video outlines how to configure Openfiler and continues where I left off from the installing OpenFiler video. This article assumes that you have already already installed Openfiler. For instructions on how to do that see our video on installing openfiler. **Note: This information came from a previous site of ours, so the information may […]
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This is content I migrated from a previous website, so some of the information is a little out of date. But the overall processes should still be the same. Virtual Box is a very simple virtual machine package which can be installed on Linux, Mac, Windows, and Solaris. It is open source, so you can
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Today’s video shows how to install Open Filer in a Virtual Machine. Open Filer is a very easy to use storage system which integrates with Active Directory and LDAP. It supports NFS, iSCSI, SMB, etc… It has many features including Snapshots, Replication, and High Availability. There is a both a Community Version (Free) and a
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Any IT professional with even a little experience is familiar with DHCP. Dynamic host configuration protocol is responsible for handing out IP addresses on your network. there is generally one device or server responsible for handing out IP addresses on a given Network. Using DHCP, you can specify the IP address, subnet mask, DNS server,
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Introduction If you’ve ever encountered a virtual machine (VM) in vCenter that appears as “Invalid”, you know how frustrating it can be. An invalid VM is essentially unmanageable through the vSphere Client—it won’t power on, migrate, or function normally. This can be alarming, especially if the VM hosts critical workloads. Why Does This Happen? A
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In today’s digital landscape, businesses generate and store more data than ever before. From high-speed databases and virtualized workloads to massive file archives and collaborative workspaces, the right storage infrastructure can significantly impact performance, reliability, and scalability. Choosing between Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a critical decision for IT teams,
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MacOS ships with Python 2.7 Pre-installed. This is helpful when you are just getting started with Python since you can just start using it with no setup. Unfortunately, Python 2.7 is going out of support in 2020, so we all need to get to upgrading to Python 3. When you start upgrading Python, there is
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When writing programs and scripts, it is important that you follow standards in the way you structure your data. These standards are what allows one program to generate some data, another program to consume that data. It is also used when one program needs to save some data for use later on. This structured data
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Introduction In a world dominated by graphical user interfaces (GUIs), command-line interface (CLI) tools remain a powerful way to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and enhance productivity. From system administration to data processing, CLI applications provide efficiency, flexibility, and speed that GUIs often lack. Python, with its simplicity and extensive ecosystem, is one of the best
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The best practices for Hashicorp Vault are to destroy your default root token after you have finished the initial setup of Vault. However, you will still find times when you need a new root token for certain advanced functions. This article describes how to create a new root token using your vault unseal keys. Instructions
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