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Test Network Connectivity with PowerShell Test-Connection

In this article, I will show you how to test network connectivity between two endpoints using the PowerShell Test-Connection cmdlet. PowerShell Test-Connection vs Ping Since the first time computers were networked together, people have had to test their connections. Just like a dial tone that tells you the phone is ready to use, many IT...

Last Update: Nov 15, 2023

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Microsoft Releases Azure Firewall Structured Logs Feature to Troubleshoot Network Issues

Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure Firewall structured logs. The new feature brings an improved logging experience for firewall events and makes it easier to search, filter, and analyze network traffic data. “Azure Firewall’s structured logs provide a more detailed view of firewall events. They include information such as source and destination and…

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Cloud Computing

Why You Should Have a Fabric Domain and Network for Azure Stack HCI

Last Update: May 08, 2023

While working with customers using Microsoft’s Azure Stack HCI solution, I often hear concerns about the security, identity management, and Internet access aspects of this platform. In this article, I’m going to detail a methodology allowing IT pros to make their Azure Stack HCI environment more secure by creating a fabric domain and network. More…

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Using a NAT Virtual Switch with Hyper-V

Last Update: Mar 14, 2023

Create a Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 (WS2016) Hyper-V virtual switch that uses network address translation (NAT), enabling virtual machines to be isolated behind a single shared IP address on the host.

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Managing SMB Multichannel in SMB 3.0

Last Update: Feb 20, 2023

In part one of this article series, Aidan Finn shows how to design and manage SMB Multichannel in SMB 3.0, which is a data protocol that is available in Windows Server 2012 R2.

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Datacenter networking

How to Migrate an Azure ExpressRoute Connection

Azure ExpressRoute is Microsoft’s solution for extending an on-premises network into the Microsoft cloud with a private connection. In this article, I’ll be explaining how you can migrate an Azure ExpressRoute connection without experiencing any downtime. There are two possible scenarios for the migration of an Azure ExpressRoute connection. Your first option is to migrate…

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Overcoming the Last Mile Problem

Last Update: Oct 28, 2022

We all know that the cloud services have scalability and availability that is typically better than most businesses. However, that last mile of Internet connectivity is often the weakest link in your cloud connectivity chain.

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Datacenter networking servers

Understanding Network Basics: What is TCP, Subnetting, and More

Last Update: Oct 17, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain the basics of networking, networking architecture, networking types, and networking security. We’ll also detail what is TCP, subnetting, and all other core networking technologies you should know about. Sharing data and resources between individuals, and across industries and countries, is a significant part of daily life. Establishing a computer network provides…

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Choosing between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is one of the most widely used wireless local area network protocols across the world. You may not be aware of it, but your devices may be alternatively using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands to transmit data depending on your environment. In this article, I will help you to better understand…

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Datacenter networking servers

What is a DHCP Server?

Last Update: Sep 27, 2022

In this article, I will explain what a DHCP server is and how DHCP works to make managing IP addresses easier on the Internet and private networks. What is a DHCP server? A DHCP Server is a network device that automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to endpoints. DHCP servers have simplified networking…

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