Name: Dan M
Date registered: July 13, 2010
URL: http://www.startswithv.com
Apr 03
The Microsoft evaluation releases of their products are incredibly valuable and useful tools as they allow you to have an unlimited number of test, demo and development environments to work with at no cost. The only catch is evaluation releases are time limited, so the more time you can squeeze out of them, the more useful they can be.
Here we are going to show you how to extend the usage time of the Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation release to its maximum.
Once activated the Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation (or trial) lasts for 180 days, after which you must either enter a valid license key or the server will shut itself down after one hour of use.
With most every Microsoft product which requires activation, there is a grace period of several days in which the product can be used (unrestricted) before activation is required. In the case of Windows Server 2008 R2 evaluation, this grace period is 10 days which can be reset (or re-armed) 5 times before activation is required. When fully utilized, gives an extra 60 days of usage time.
To put your mind at ease, this practice is completely legal and actually promoted by Microsoft. We are simply approaching this with an automated “set it and forget” it process.
Read the full article here: How to Seamlessly Extend the Windows Server Trial to 240 Days.
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Mar 29
OS X: How to Check for The Flashback Trojan – Switching To Mac
While Macs are known for being very secure, sometimes a bit of malware or the occasional virus slips through the cracks. Recently the virus dubbed “Flashback” was discovered. So far, this virus has infected an estimated 600,000 Mac users. While Apple has released an update patching the security flaw, it may still be lurking on your Mac.
If you’re worried that you may be infected, look no further. In this quick tutorial, we will be showing you how to detect the Flashback virus using a few Terminal commands.
Read the rest here: How to Check for The Flashback Trojan – Switching To Mac.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.startswithv.com/2013/03/29/os-x-how-to-check-for-the-flashback-trojan-switching-to-mac/
Jul 16
I will be speaking at the New England VMware Users Group (NEVMUG) on Thursday, July 19th, 2012. The session is titled “Virtualization 101” and is a great introduction to virtual technology. Here is the session description:
Virtualization 101
Thursday 7/19/2012 @ 12:00pm
2nd Floor Auditorium
Mastering the principals of virtualization is the foundation of a
trouble-free environment. Whether you are just starting out or an
seasoned veteran, Dan Mitchell, VMware vExpert and author of
VMware vSphere for Dummies, will reinforce what it takes to build
a rock solid environment. He will take you through the basics of
installation and networking to the best practices of configuring a
Virtual Machine.
Get all the details at
http://www.vtug.com/summer-slam/summer-slam
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