Losing data can lead to a lot of inefficiencies and monetary loss within a business. Backing up physical data has been a mainstay of the business world ever since the age of floppy disks; however, many companies neglect the VM side of things. If a single VM or set of VMs fails, that can lead […]
7 Best Tools for Hyper-V Backups
8 Best Tools for VMware Backups
Security is the name of the game in the business world these days. But, unfortunately, this trend isn’t occurring simply due to the increased frequency of cyberattacks (though that contributes) and the chances of hardware failure. If you’ve got a storage array of VMs (Virtual Machines) and it fails, that will lead to all of […]
How to Configure Cisco Switches
Cisco switches provide outstanding performance, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency for any network type. They are not ordinary plug-and-play devices that do not need configuration or involvement when resolving issues. However, Cisco switches do require an initial setup, ongoing monitoring, and maintenance. How to configure a Cisco switch? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll configure a Cisco […]
Active Directory Setup Guide
To start configuring Active Directory from a Windows machine, you’ll need RSAT tools, which include Server Manager and other vital consoles like PowerShell. From the “Server Manager,” you’ll be able to monitor your server and add new key roles and features like AD DS and DNS— tools necessary to start with Active Directory. In this […]
Find Device or IP Address Using MAC Address
Every device on a network has a unique address called its IP address, and this helps identify the device and enables other devices to communicate with it. For example, when you type a URL in your browser, such as www.espn.com, what essentially happens is that your device sends the URL to a Domain Naming Server […]
How to Decrypt SSL With Wireshark?
Wireshark is a handy tool for analyzing your network traffic and gathering a ton of useful information from it, such as the performance of your network, the health of devices, and possibly even a cyber attack. So, how does this work? Data Packets Every time you open your browser and type a URL, what happens […]
Network Topology Guide: Types, Mapping, and Design
Networks have become ubiquitous in our world today. But do you know that networks can be of different types, mapping, and design to meet the specific needs of an organization or group using it? Well, in this article, we are going to take a deep dive into network topology and talk extensively on the pros […]
10 Best Python Monitoring Tools
Python is a popular programming language used to create desktop GUI applications, web apps, and interactive websites. This programming language comes with simple syntax, so it helps to create a readable codebase. Also, it supports multiple platforms and programming paradigms, which is probably why many well-known applications are built on Python. As with any software […]
11 Best CPU Temperature Monitors
Optimal temperature is essential for good health. This statement applies to living beings and computer components because they are designed to perform well only when the temperature is within a specified range. However, too much heat can damage your computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU) and other components such as the motherboard, hard disk, etc. Now […]
How to Fix Packet Loss?
Every piece of information transmitted over the Internet is split into small packets, numbered, and transmitted. The receiving device receives these packets and constructs the message based on the numbering and other information present in the header of each packet. Sounds simple, right? In the real world, though, the packets can get lost en route […]
API Security Guide
You must have heard of the term “API,” but do you know what it means? The word “API” stands for Application Programming Interface. It enables two or more software to interact with each other and complement or leverage each others’ capabilities without knowing the intricate and code details of either software. In other words, the […]
12 Best Data Center Monitoring Tools
Managing a data center is anything but easy given the multitude of systems and devices and the complexity of ensuring that each of these work at optimal levels always. Besides the software and hardware, an organization also has to ensure that the cooling units are correctly wired and are working fine. Such a mammoth list […]
10 Best Azure Monitoring tools
Azure, the cloud computing service from Microsoft, can significantly enhance your organization’s productivity, collaboration, and ease of use. However, just like any other tools, it has to be well-managed and monitored to ensure that it is up and running at all times in optimal health. Here is our list of the Best Azure Monitoring Tools: […]
9 Best File Integrity Monitoring Tools
IT Security is a word that we keep hearing often as it encompasses a wide variety of systems, devices, networks, and a company’s IT infrastructure as a whole. In reality, though, this word is more talked about than implemented as is evident from the 2021 Cybersecurity Report that states that 21 % of files are […]
8 Best Database Monitoring Tools
Databases are an integral part of every software, and system infrastructure as this is the layer that stores data and retrieves it when needed. Since the process of storage and retrieval is critical for any application, you must ensure that the database is in optimum health and performance at all times. Also, any improvements or […]
13 Best Serverless Monitoring Tools
Monitoring has become an essential part of the IT infrastructure today, but have you ever wondered how monitoring happens for distributed applications over many functions and services? Add in agents and wrappers to the mix, and you have one of the most complex setups in the IT world. This is a unique challenge with the […]
SNMPwalk Examples for Windows and Linux
Digital communication appears instantly and seamless to us today, but many complex processes happen in the background. One such process that plays a big role in digital communications is the Simple Network Management Protocol or SNMP for short. This is an application layer protocol defined by the Internet Architecture Board to enable seamless communication between […]
Export AD Group Members with PowerShell
Active Directory is commonly used across organizations to segment user accounts, so they can be given the appropriate access to resources. Often, one or more accounts that have similar characteristics such as belonging to the same department, accessing the same resources, etc are grouped for better management. As a Windows administration, you’ll often have to […]
7 Best MongoDB Monitoring Tools
The emergence of different data types and formats has brought up problems related to storage, interoperability, and compatibility. In turn, this led to the development of document databases that allowed users to handle data through schema validation. One such well-known database is MongoDB that created a new format called the Binary JSON format (BSON) and […]
ELB Health Check Guide
The last few years have seen increased pressure on the existing network infrastructure and this has exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as millions of people work and study from home. This brings up the need for networks to use robust strategies such as load balancing, the ability to scale resources dynamically and implement superior routing […]
