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Author: Richard Bailey
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How to Configure and Harden MediaWiki on Ubuntu After Installation
Finish a MediaWiki deployment on Ubuntu by configuring Apache, LocalSettings.php, uploads, HTTPS, backups, and post-install hardening after the base install is complete. Read the guide
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How to Fix VSS Writers Windows
VSS Writers: How to fix Windows Server VSS issues What Are VSS Writers? Volume Shadow Copy Service writers (VSS Writers) are software components that allow the Volume Shadow… Read the guide
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Effortless Guide: Manually Deleting a Windows Service in Simple Steps
While Windows offers automated methods for managing services, manual deletion is sometimes necessary to maintain a healthy and secure system. Here are some common scenarios where you might… Read the guide
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Advanced Exchange Message Tracking Techniques (2025 Update)
Exchange message tracking remains one of the fastest ways to investigate delivery issues, confirm hand-offs between servers, and prove disposition to stakeholders. This refreshed guide brings the original… Read the guide
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Upgrade Domain Controller from Windows Server 2003 to 2016
How to Upgrade Domain Controller running Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2016 Domain Controller? Despite Windows Server 2003 being out of Microsoft support since July 2015, many… Read the guide
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How to install Windows Server 2012 R2
Here is a quick procedure for how to install Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2012 R2, released in October 2013, is a server operating system from Microsoft.… Read the guide
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How to install Microsoft SQL 2012 R2
Long before the widespread adoption of managed cloud database services, technical engineers commonly built and deployed databases directly onto operating systems. Installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server… Read the guide
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WinRM for Windows Server Nano: Common Issues & Fixes
After you have installed the Windows Server 2016 Nano instance, you can now configure it to enable remote access. Nano has no GUI, and it is only accessible… Read the guide
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How to Install Nano Server on VMware – A Step-by-Step Guide
What is Windows Server Nano Windows Nano Server (Server Nano) is a stripped-down version of Windows Server 2016 that runs as a Shell. It has no GUI, and… Read the guide
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How to Install MediaWiki on Ubuntu 22.04
Install MediaWiki on Ubuntu 22.04 with Apache, MariaDB, and PHP 8.1 using the supported MediaWiki 1.43 LTS release, then complete the web installer cleanly. Read the guide
