Now that you have had time to digest the Cisco subnetting articles: Subnetting – Folding the Paper Advanced ‘folding the paper’ subnetting concepts Folding for Subnetting Professionals – subnetting a subnet and number of hosts per subnet Let’s add another … Continue reading
Cisco Supernetting – Subnetting for Networking Professionals
Windows 7 – How to use Cipher.exe – A Critical Win 7 security Tool
The Cipher.exe command line tool was originally released with Windows 2000, commensurate with the release of NTFS V5.0 and the ability to use the Encrypting File System (EFS). Microsoft continues to upgrade the tool as Windows Operating System security solutions … Continue reading
Enter the Danger Zone – Computer Security Expert Mike Danseglio at Interface Technical Training
Interface Technical Training, is pleased to welcome Mike Danseglio as Technical Director and Instructor, Systems & Security. Danseglio performed computer security hardening for NATO, wrote many Microsoft product security guides and managed Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE Operations. Danseglio trains IT professionals … Continue reading
How to Export the Exchange 2010 Default Global Address List (GAL)
Looking to export your Exchange 2010 default global address list (GAL) to an external file? This is supported natively right from the Exchange Management Console (EMC). Just navigate to the Recipient Configuration node in EMC, and select the recipient type. … Continue reading
SQL Server 2012 training now available at Interface
Interface Technical Training is offering training in the latest Microsoft SQL release, SQL Server 2012. Interface is recognized as a premier provider of training for IT and database professionals to develop insightful and robust business information capabilities. Two new courses … Continue reading
Cisco Learning Labs update for CCNA ICND-1 and ICND-2
For those of you who haven’t seen it, Cisco offers the ability to do the labs for ICND-1 and ICND-2 (and other labs as well) in a virtualized lab environment. While the most likely targets for this offering are students … Continue reading
Creating Hidden Columns in SharePoint 2010
This blog will cover how to set up hidden columns in a SharePoint 2010 List or Library. Setting up hidden columns is a core skill as one progresses to more advanced SharePoint Designer 2010 custom workflows. This skill is one … Continue reading
Video: Information Security – How Cryptography Works (Choosing the Right Crypto for the Right Job)
Information Security Expert, Interface Technical Training Director and CISSP / CEH Instructor Mike Danseglio presented at the Security BSides event in Tempe, AZ on February 18th, 2012. Mr. Danseglio’s topic was How Cryptography Works (Choosing the Right Crypto for the Right … Continue reading
How to install Windows 7 or Server 2008R2 from a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) Part 2
In the last session we looked at how to install Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 onto a virtual hard disk. In this session we will look at how to add a VHD file to an existing operating system and … Continue reading
How to install Windows 7 or Server 2008R2 from a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) Part 1
If you need to facilitate testing of Windows Server 2008 R2 in your current environment but desire minimal impact to the existing configuration, there is a new feature in Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 called Native Boot from VHD … Continue reading
Using parameters with multiple values in SQL Server Reporting Services
In one of my SQL courses; 6236: Reporting Services, we learn how to create an “All” option in the values dropdown list of a parameter and see how to “wire up” the All option so that, when selected, the report … Continue reading
Creating a Custom RBAC Role with the Lync Server Management Shell
Lync 2010 comes with several pre-defined RBAC roles. The thing is, they’re all globally scoped. For example, if I add your account to the CSUserAdministrator USG in Active Directory, you now have the ability to modify, disable, or move users … Continue reading
Setting up an Office 365 trial with SharePoint Online
Here I will sign up for a free 30 day trial of Microsoft Office 365. (Note: This site trial may expire soon but that’s to be expected) Microsoft – Try Office 365 for free for 30 days I clicked on Free Trial Then … Continue reading
ITIL, COBIT, PMBOK, BABOK & TOGAF – 5 tools to improve your IT department
Too many needs and too many tools to choose from. Here are the five I would use if I were your IT leader. Back in 1997, my first civilian job when I left the military was to manage a newly … Continue reading
Transact-SQL does Windows presented by Jeff Jones – SQL Saturday April 28 – Chandler, AZ.
Interface Technical Training Instructor Jeff Jones will present “Transact-SQL does Windows” at SQL Saturday April 28. Jeff’s session is at 9:45 a.m. The free training event will be held at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos … Continue reading
Understanding Cisco routing tables with route print to find my IP
Have you ever looked at the output of the show ip route command on a Cisco router and tried to figure out how the router ‘makes up its mind’? If you troll the Cisco website articles for information on the … Continue reading
What is Hadoop and why should you care?
There are many compelling reasons to be interested in this project. I am personally just beginning my journey towards becoming a “DATA SCIENTIST”. I’m following my gut instincts that this is something I want to learn and master. It’s the … Continue reading
Locking Down Exchange 2010 Control Panel (ECP) Options
The Exchange Control Panel (ECP) allows end-users to perform many self-service tasks, such as tracking messages, managing groups, and creating inbox rules. Of course, just like other GUI based tools in the Exchange world today, the ECP is driven in … Continue reading
