Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core is installed and now its time to change the hostname from the install default. To change the hostname I will issue the following command: netdom renamecomputer [oldhostname] /newname [newhostname] You will get the following message once completed: Certain services, such as the Certificate Authority, rely on a fixed machine name. […]
After my install of Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core, I wanted to manage the system via RSAT and Remote Desktop. However the firewall was preventing me from completing such tasks. That said, this is how we can disable the firewall From the command prompt type the following command: netsh advfirewall set allprofiles state off […]
After installing Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core as a guest in my VMware Lab I wanted install the VMware software tools that enhances the performance of the guest operating system and improves management of the virtual machine. To do this I logged into the console via the vCenter Client were I could access the server […]
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Holiday Care Packages for Teachers
My wife and I are thankful for all the teachers whom educate our kids year after year. To show this appreciation we send in a holiday care package to them to help them with class room supplies. Some of you may be unaware that teachers, will reach into their own pockets to pay for supplies to […]
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Dryer Cleaning / Troubleshooting
This week like many weeks before it we are doing laundry as we normally do when noticed a smoke smell coming from our laundry room. The smell was like that of a cigarette. The smell seemed to be coming from the dryer. So why not open it up and take a look inside. On inspection […]
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QOTD: I’m good
Every time I want to do bad, she’s there to remind me that I’m good. – Jermal Smith 2014