Network Administration

DNS Records Management: Point of No Return

2014-04-30T08:11:18+00:00 April 30th, 2014|

Welcome back to our DNS records management series which highlights Domain Name Systems and how to use them. In the past we’ve covered Strange DNS Issues, then Getting Started with DNS Records and also Understanding MX Records. Our series continues with this post focused on PTR Records, otherwise known as the [...]

How to Run Dual Java Versions for Compatibility

2014-04-21T09:00:21+00:00 April 21st, 2014|

Ever get an alert to update Java? (pause for groans) I don’t know about you, but I need Java to always be updated on my browsers so I’m not vulnerable online and so that newer Java based code always works properly. I also need older Java apps to still be [...]

DNS Records Management: What About Mail?

2014-03-24T09:09:28+00:00 March 24th, 2014|

Last year I addressed how you should check EDNS for strange DNS issues, and earlier this year I began a three-part series on DNS Records Management. If you haven’t already, feel free to read my first post on getting started with DNS. As a quick recap, we are diving into [...]

Tech Tools Spotlight: WinDirStat

2014-02-10T08:35:23+00:00 February 10th, 2014|

A helpful resource for when you’re running low on server storage space… The Issue Often you will find that files, documents, logs, system files and much more will consume your storage over time. This is not only an issue that affects servers, but workstations as well. When you begin to [...]

DNS Records Management: Getting Started

2014-01-29T09:15:01+00:00 January 29th, 2014|

I am starting a small series over Domain Name System records management. This series will focus on what particular DNS records mean, and how to use them. While many functions exist for DNS records, this series will focus on their basic functions from a Website owner’s perspective. This is the [...]

Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) Tips and Tricks

2014-01-24T08:30:25+00:00 January 24th, 2014|

Remote Desktop is a great convenience for employees on the go. While you can use 3rd party tools to accomplish this, Windows RDP requires no installation and is common practice in most workplaces. Being able to connect to your desktop or server from any location is essential for the modern IT [...]

WMI Process Consumes High RAM, Makes Your Site Slow

2014-01-21T08:45:03+00:00 January 21st, 2014|

Troubleshooting a Slow Site Due to High RAM Use The WMIPrvSe.exe, AKA Windows Management Instrumentation, is a Windows service that is used for essential error reporting and monitoring purposes. Other applications make use of this process to perform these tasks. In my case, this application was SCCM, otherwise known as [...]

How to Defend Your Servers Against a Brute Force Attack

2013-09-12T08:06:13+00:00 September 12th, 2013|

Protecting your company’s network is a full time job, and there are plenty of dangers out there that you must be aware of. Luckily, there are some relatively simple ways to protect your environment. What is a Brute Force Attack on your system? […]

Strange DNS Issues? Better check out EDNS!

2013-09-11T08:30:01+00:00 September 11th, 2013|

So you’re encountering some strange DNS issues. Have you thought to check out EDNS? Today, I’m blogging about an issue I’ve seen occurring more and more lately with the EDNS protocol. As a member of Fpweb.net’s Support team, when I stumble across something that seems to be tripping others up, [...]