Windows System Administration
Script to Print a Directory File List There are many low cost and free applications that will print a directory
file list. Some people use the DOS prompt or a DOS batch file. In this article,
I'm going to give you another method, a small VBScript to run with the
Windows Scripting Host. More ... Use the HOSTS File to Block Web Sites When you type a domain name into your Web browser, Internet Protocol contacts
a computer that is a domain name server to look up the IP address of the Web
site. In the early days, the Internet didn't need domain name servers. More ... CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide All-in-one guide prepares you for CompTIA's new A+ Certification. Prepare
for the required exam, CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601), as well as your
choice of one of three additional exams focusing on specific job roles: More ... Computer Data Backups - Test Now or Cry Later When it comes to your computer data backups, complacency can be very dangerous. It?s
important that you get some basic understanding of the major issues with computer data
backups. Here?s a compilation of crucial tips on computer data backups that I?ve put together. More ... Computer Technician's Guide to Electronics Disposal and Recycling The United States alone creates about 3 million tons of electronics waste each year.
Much of this electronics waste is sent to developing nations where primitive processing
methods cause serious health and pollution problems. CompTIA considers the knowledge
of how to properly dispose of old computer equipment, to be an important part of
being a certified computer technician. More ... DOS Switches and Wild Cards DOS (Disk Operating System) is an interface that a system administrator can use to perform
tasks and configure the system by typing text commands. There are many commands available
with the DOS command line interface, most of them feature switches, and wild cards which
make them very powerful. More ... Configure Vista's Data Execution Prevention If DEP notices a program on your computer using memory incorrectly, it closes
the program and notifies you that the programs execution has been blocked. By default
DEP is set to protect only Windows operating system files. However, you can configure
DEP to protect all programs on your computer. More ... Easy PC to PC Files and Settings Transfer Cable The Belkin Easy Transfer Cable has you covered when it's time to migrate from a PC
running an older version to a new computer running Windows 7. Your user accounts,
Windows settings, files and folders, pictures and photos, MP3s, videos, program
settings and data, and e-mail messages, settings, and contacts will all be transferred
over to your new computer without a fuss. More ... Defend Your Business with a Firewall A firewall is a piece of hardware or software that places a barrier between
your network and the internet. It prevents outsiders from accessing your
network and systems and delving into your confidential information or
performing malicious acts. More ... What Is Virtualization and What Are the Benefits? The term virtualization most commonly refers to server virtualization - running multiple operating
systems on a single physical computer. While most computers only have one installed operating
system, server virtualization software allows a computer to run several operating systems. More ... Set Up Parental Controls Windows has a feature called Parental Controls that you can use to help manage how
your children use the computer. You can restrict the hours that they can use the
computer, which specific programs they can run, and which specific websites they can access. More ... Introduction to DOS The first PCs didn't use the Windows Operating System, they used DOS. DOS has an interface
where the user types text commands. The DOS interface is still available in Windows Vista,
and is still used regularly by the most skilled system administrators. More ...
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