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Connect to SQL Server When System Administrators Are Locked Out
A system administrator can lose access to an instance of SQL Server due to following reasons: All logins that are members of the sysadmin fixed server role have been removed by mistake. All Windows Groups that are members of the sysadmin fixed server role have been removed by mistake. The logins that are members of …
Windows Server 2012 – Repair Options
We can access the Repair options by booting from the Windows 2012 Installation Package or if the server goes it auto repair mode. Select troubleshoot to access Advanced options From automatic repair we can select troubleshoot, then troubleshoot start up to get to safe mode or other options. The windows will be restarted and do …
Accessing BIOS on VMWare
To make it easier to access the BIOS setup screen, edit the virtual machine’s configuration (.vmx) and add or edit one of these options: bios.forceSetupOnce = “TRUE” bios.bootDelay = “3000”
VMware vCloud Automation Center
VMware vCloud Automation Center 6.0 is Generally Available on 10th of December, 2013! VMware vCloud Automation Center empowers IT to transform their existing compute resources into scalable infrastructure as a service in days using existing IT investments and established business and IT policies and processes. For more information, go to VMware vCloud Automation Center Documentation …
Understand PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)
One of the powerful tools in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 is the PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). The PowerShell ISE provides some great components. Specifically, it is the component required for the Out-Gridview output format. This component provides GUI front end for PowerShell and is a nice tool to use to create and …
Windows Server 2012 Essential
I believe Windows Server 2012 is a huge release, with numerous new features as well as a new licensing model. In term of edition, Windows Server 2012 fall into three groups. First there are the main editions, Standard and Datacenter. These are what most businesses will license. For low-end editions aimed at small businesses or …
Cloud Computing is suitable for Small Business
In the world of Computer or Information Technology, new trends and releases are always being discovered, each of which have their own impact on the way businesses operate. Cloud computing is one of these trends, and for many small companies, it is changing the way they do business. As the IT industry continues to evolve, …
VMware Workstation 10
VMware Workstation 10 is available for purchase from the VMware online store for $249 (US) Key new features in VMware Workstation 10 include: The Latest Operating Systems – Easy Install now recognizes Windows 8.1 and new Linux distributions to make it easier than ever to create current virtual machines. Computers running Windows 8.1 can be converted …
VMware Certified Associate – Workforce Mobility
I finally passed the VCAW510 exam, and would receive the hard copy of VCA-WM certification within 4-6 weeks. Authentication Form: https://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/certification/?menu=authenticate Authentication Code: 11897679-AE42-59B822A6FC1E With the VCA-Workforce Mobility certification, I am certified to have a greater credibility when discussing workforce mobility and end-user computing, the business challenges that VMware Horizon Suite is designed to address, …
Branch Reflector
In the branch office, we could designate a local Mirage-managed endpoint as a Branch Reflector to handle layer updates for local PCs. Peer Mirage-enabled endpoints can then download layer updates from the Branch Reflector, instead of from the Mirage Server in the data center. This feature has several benefits such as: Reduce WAN network usage …
