Eric Geier, Author at ServerWatch https://www.serverwatch.com/author/eric-geier/ ServerWatch is the leading IT resource on all things server. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:26:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Windows Virtual Desktop Software https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/how-to-run-virtual-desktops-in-windows/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/how-to-run-virtual-desktops-in-windows/ Using multiple virtual desktops is a helpful way to stay organized when carrying out multiple tasks. It can also serve as a cheap alternative to having multiple monitors connected to one computer.  Virtual desktops are very common in Unix/Linux distributions, letting you divide up your work and switch between multiple desktops — serving as a […]

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]]> VMware Player Bridged Network https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/how-to-fix-a-vmware-player-bridged-network/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/how-to-fix-a-vmware-player-bridged-network/ When you install a Workstation Player, a VMware Player bridged network is automatically set up for you. However, you may run into issues connecting your guest operating systems to the network or internet. In this article, we’ll cover how the VMware network adapter is likely causing this issue and how you can resolve it in […]

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]]> AWS Glacier vs S3 Review https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/aws-glacier-vs-s3/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/using-amazon-glacier-or-s3-as-an-online-backup-server/ Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most popular cloud service providers, in part because Amazon Cloud storage pricing is relatively reasonable for such a scalable and reliable solution. AWS storage solutions are particularly popular. But organizations must choose a cloud storage option best suited for the type of data they will store and […]

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]]> Top 5 Uses for Old PCs https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/top-5-uses-for-old-pcs/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/top-5-uses-for-old-pcs/ Got some older computer equipment lying around? Don’t throw away those old PCs just yet. Whether you’re cleaning out or upgrading the computers in the office or at home, you should be able to find something to do with them. Have some desktop PCs lying around and gathering dust? Instead of throwing them away, consider […]

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]]> Moving EC2 Instances Across Availability Zones or AWS Regions https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/moving-ec2-instances-across-availability-zones-or-aws-regions/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/moving-ec2-instances-across-availability-zones-or-aws-regions/ As you may have already figured out, Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and most other Amazon Web Services (AWS) are region specific. If you run an EC2 instance in the US East region, for example, you can’t quickly run it in the US West or any other region. Moving an EC2 Instance to a Different Availability […]

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]]> How to Allow Multiple Users with Remote Desktop in Windows 7 https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/multiple-users-remote-desktop-windows-7/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/how-to-enable-multiple-remote-desktop-sessions-in-windows/ Microsoft offers the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in Windows Server to allow remote desktop connections for multiple users, and while most versions of Windows include a RDP client, only the Professional, Ultimate and Server editions of Microsoft Windows offer the RDP server to accept incoming connections. Unlike the server editions of Windows, Microsoft limits the […]

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]]> Using Netsh to Manage Remote Servers and Workstations https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/using-netsh-to-manage-remote-servers-and-workstations/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/using-netsh-to-manage-remote-servers-and-workstations/ The network shell (Netsh) of Windows can be a great way to view or manage network-related settings via the Command Prompt. You can use it to run one-off commands or utilize scripts for some automation. And as we’ll discuss today, Netsh can also be used to manage remote workstations and servers. Using the remote functionality […]

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]]> 3 Tips for Deploying a RADIUS Server for Wi-Fi Security https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/3-tips-for-deploying-a-radius-server-for-wi-fi-security/ Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/3-tips-for-deploying-a-radius-server-for-wi-fi-security/ Getting ready to deploy a RADIUS server so you can utilize 802.1X authentication for enterprise Wi-Fi security? There are a few tips you should consider before moving forward. Check your existing servers for RADIUS functionality Before purchasing or setting up a server specifically for RADIUS, ensure you don’t already have the functionality in any existing […]

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]]> How to Redirect Website Traffic with .Htaccess | ServerWatch https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/utilizing-htaccess-for-redirecting-website-traffic/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/utilizing-htaccess-for-redirecting-website-traffic/ If you’re running a website or other application on an Apache web server, you should have the ability to create and modify the .htaccess files in each directory. You can utilize these files to perform various essential directory and file redirects and access management functions. Today we’ll cover and provide coding and configuration examples for […]

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]]> 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Deploying a RADIUS Server https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/4-mistakes-to-avoid-when-deploying-a-radius-server/ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/4-mistakes-to-avoid-when-deploying-a-radius-server/ Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide centralized Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) management. They can also now provide the required 802.1X authentication for using the Enterprise mode of WPA/WPA2 security for your Wi-Fi. There are many issues that can arise when deploying a RADIUS server. Today we’ll share a few tips to help […]

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