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- Easily configure Red Hat 8 and Apache
- Configuring an Apache HTTP Server with a Red Hat distro would have been a painful task several releases ago. But with the release of Red Hat 8, getting Apache to play nice is a piece of cake.The Apache HTTP Server has been graciously updated to version 2.0, and the package...
- Tags: Web servers, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Dallas Releford, Red Hat Linux 8, server, Apache Software Foundation, HTTP Configuration Tool, Red Hat Inc., HTTP, Apache Web server
- Technical articles 2003-01-13
- Configure IT Quick: Dial-up modems in Red Hat 8
- Trying to get a modem to work under Linux can be frustrating, irritating, and downright brutal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Setting it up properly requires some patience and careful planning. Here I'll explain how to set up your modem to work under Red Hat 8 and...
- Tags: Dallas Releford, dial-up modem, information technology, modem, network, Red Hat Inc., Red Hat Linux 8
- Technical articles 2003-02-13
- Get IT Done: Thin client technology could be right for your business
- Examine the potential benefits of thin-client computingNetwork administrators often face the frustrating dilemma of deciding whether to use new or emerging technology. A good case in point is thin client technology. Although it’s been available for some time, many companies haven’t taken advantage of it. You may have heard of...
- Tags: Mainframes, Thin clients, Servers, Get IT Done, Dallas Releford, mainframe, thin client, PeopleSoft Inc.
- Technical articles 2001-01-30
- Please note:
- Are you thinking about getting a palmtop? Dallas Releford took a close look at 3Com's Palm series. Read his review to find out if a Palm is right for you.For months, I watched other people walk around with different kinds of small computers in their hands, and I began to...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Handhelds, Dallas Releford, Palm Inc., 3Com Corp., computer
- Technical articles 2001-01-19
- StarOffice installation woes
- Some claim that StarOffice 5.1 is a contender for the Microsoft Windows market. Dallas G. Releford discusses the truth about this new Star.A new Star has welcomed us into the 21st century, and it is none other than Sun Microsystems’ StarOffice 5.1. Some people claim that StarOffice 5.1 is a...
- Tags: Dallas Releford, StarOffice, Sun Microsystems Inc., StarOffice 5.1
- Technical articles 2001-01-05
- Take advantage of peer-to-peer network technology
- Although peer-to-peer networking has been around for a while, it's been used mainly on smaller networks. But as contributor Dallas Releford points out, there are ways to take advantage of this configuration on larger networks, too.Peer-to-peer networking is the process of connecting several computers so that they can talk to...
- Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Dallas Releford, P2P, P2P networking, network, computer
- Technical articles 2001-01-02
- Using the bash command line
- Need to get familiar with the fundamentals of the Linux bash command line and the Linux shell? In this Daily Drill Down, Dallas Releford explains these topics plus conditional statements, iteration statements, and variables.In this Daily Drill Down, I’ll attempt to familiarize you with the fundamentals of the Linux bash...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Dallas Releford, Linux shell script, shell script, shell script file, shell, Linux, search path, Linux Shell
- Technical articles 2000-11-22
- How to protect data on Exchange servers
- Data types and how they play into backup and recovery effortsDo you know how to effectively back up and restore data for your Exchange Server? If disaster should strike tonight, would your company be able to get back on its feet? You might be surprised at how many businesses would...
- Tags: Backups, E-mail servers, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, Dallas Releford, backup, Microsoft Exchange Server, server, database
- Technical articles 2000-11-03
- Installing CD-Writers under Linux
- Burn your own CDs on your Linux machine with these instructions on installing a CD-RW drive, building the kernel, and selecting software.Linux is a popular medium for burning CDs because it’s easy to use and works well when properly set up. It’s also very stable and can be used for...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Dallas Releford, CD-ROM, CD, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW, hardware, Linux, kernel, software
- Technical articles 2000-10-11
- Get IT Done: Preempt problems with Windows 2000's auditing features
- Use the auditing features of Windows 2000 to prevent network problemsMost of the management phase of maintaining a proper network structure relies on plain common sense and hard work. I learned this from running and monitoring a DEC VAX VMS 4000 system on a daily basis. These systems are as...
- Tags: Financial accounting, Dallas Releford, Get IT Done, audit, auditing, group policy, security log, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, security
- Technical articles 2000-08-28
- Talking Shop: Use the Registry Editor to take control of your users' desktops
- Use the Windows registry to gain more control over what users do and to make the system easier to use.Wouldn’t you like to have more control over what the user has access to on your network? Of course you would, and in this article I will show you how to...
- Tags: Operating systems, desktop, Dallas Releford, Microsoft Windows, Start Menu, DWORD Value, Registry Editor, registry
- Technical articles 2000-08-08
- TechRepublic Tutorial: Creating a support log using Microsoft Access 2000
- Inexpensively create support logs using Microsoft AccessIn this article, I’ll demonstrate how you can use Microsoft Access 2000 to build a simple telephone support log. When you need to build a database in a hurry, you can follow these instructions to create one that suits your needs.Downloading the databaseYou can...
- Tags: Storage, Databases, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Dallas Releford, database, Microsoft Access, phone
- Technical articles 2000-07-21
- When to use fiber-optic cabling in your network installations
- Just what is fiber-optic cabling? How does it compare to other cabling systems? What are some of its advantages and disadvantages? These are just a few of the questions that Dallas Releford answers today.As opposed to most types of cable, fiber-optic cable also known as optical fiber uses light instead...
- Tags: Fiber optics, Network technology, Optical networking, Dallas Releford, fiber-optics, cable, fiber-optic cable, network
- Technical articles 2000-07-13
- Setting up a server room, part 3: Running the cables
- Dallas Releford continues his series on setting up a server room with a discussion of cabling. He describes the different types of cables and offers advice on which type might be right for you.Different cables are applicable in different situations and conditions, and some cables are more effective than others....
- Tags: Network technology, server, Dallas Releford, cable
- Technical articles 2000-07-07
- Windows 2000 and Windows ME: Now or later?
- In this Daily Feature, Dallas Releford examines some of the major issues surrounding Windows 2000 and the upcoming Windows ME.You may be wondering whether you should do a new installation of Windows 2000 from scratch or simply upgrade. For individual users, the question is whether they should upgrade to Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows ME, Dallas Releford, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000
- Technical articles 2000-06-28
- Setting up your server room, part 2: Organizing everything with spreadsheets
- Dallas Releford continues his series on setting up a server room. This week, he explains how important it is to organize everything—from hardware and software to manuals and supplies. Read on for Dallas' simple solution to this daunting task.Running an IT department can become very intimidating. It’s easy for things...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Tools & Techniques, Dallas Releford, server room, software, server, spreadsheet, hardware
- Technical articles 2000-06-27
- Setting up a server room, part 1: The basics
- Setting up a server room is a serious endeavor. That's why it's so important that you plan ahead. In this first part of a series on setting up server rooms, Dallas Releford discusses the basics of planning ahead for your server room.Few computer systems administrators realize how important it is...
- Tags: Dallas Releford, server room, server
- Technical articles 2000-06-19
- Preparing to install Windows 2000 Professional on a workstation
- Dallas Releford explains what you need to do to install Windows 2000 Professional on your workstation.Installing Windows 2000 Professional on your workstation can be a daunting task. With some basic preparation, you can make the process a lot less painful. In this article, I’ll show you what you need to...
- Tags: Workstations, Operating systems, Dallas G. Releford, Dallas Releford, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, workstation, Microsoft Windows 2000, CD, computer
- Technical articles 2000-05-24
- Enhancing Windows 2000 Professional security using ZoneAlarm
- We're all concerned about protecting our files from prying eyes. Here, Dallas Releford introduces you to ZoneAlarm, which establishes a firewall on your Windows 2000 Professional PC or system.Okay, so I don’t have any information on my computers that the CIA would be interested in. However, I do deal with...
- Tags: Firewalls, PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows 2000, security, Dallas G. Releford, Dallas Releford, ZoneAlarm, firewall, computer
- Technical articles 2000-05-02
- Various Windows 2000 tips and tweaks
- Still getting used to Windows 2000? Well, Dallas Releford has been on the lookout for any tips and tweaks that might be helpful, and he demonstrates three of them here.Windows 2000 is one of the most complex programs ever released. With over 40 million lines of code, it surpasses every...
- Tags: Dallas Releford, Dallas G. Releford, Office Assistant, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Internet Connection Wizard, Microsoft Office
- Technical articles 2000-04-14
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