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Access the Windows Store on Server 2012 R2 [How To]

Many features of Windows 8 are available in Windows Server 2012 R2. Follow the steps below to enable access to the Windows Store and related programs on a Windows Server 2012 R2 system. How to Enable Windows Store on Server 2012 R2 Open Server Manager. Click Add Roles and Features. Click Next through the default […]

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Synchronize Time with NTP on Windows Server or VPS [How to]

In this post we will look at a simple way to continuously and accurately synchronize system time on a Windows server. There are many applications that might require accurate timekeeping down to the millisecond, and this is an excellent solution for those situations. Install NTP with NetTime First, download and install NetTime from their official website: http://www.timesynctool.com/ […]

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How to Install Plesk on a Linux or Windows Server, or VPS

Plesk is an excellent web hosting control panel suite for Windows and Linux systems, featuring automated management of websites, domains, email accounts, databases, and more.  To install Plesk on your Linux VPS, Windows VPS, or dedicated server, follow the steps below. Download and Run the Plesk Installer Choose the download link for your server’s operating […]

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Removing Roles/Features from Windows Server 2012 R2 [How To]

In Windows Server 2012 R2, the option to remove Roles and Features is a bit obscure, or at least not where you might look initially. First, launch Server Manager from the Start menu. Now, you can find Remove Roles and Features from the Manage menu along the top navigation options. From the Remove Roles and […]

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HOW TO: Install Exchange Server 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2 or VPS

This guide will install a full Exchange Server 2013 environment, with both mailbox and client access server roles. While there are many possible deployment scenarios for Exchange Server, and many different options to configure it for your desired usage, we will provide an example of a barebones deployment in a generic, new Domain. Supported Operating Systems […]

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How to Change RDP Screen Resolution on Windows VPS or Server

While using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) with a remote Windows VPS or Windows server, many users are unaware that the session can be customized with many different options according to the user’s needs. One common setting is to change the remote session’s resolution. Because the remote desktop is rendered locally on your PC or thin […]

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Mod_security: How to Whitelist an IP Address (Linux/cPanel/ModSec)

Mod_Security is a web firewall module for Apache web servers that provides an excellent first line of defense against web-based attacks and exploits. We will cover installation and configuration of mod_security in a future article, but if you already have mod_sec installed, read on. Whitelist an IP Address in Mod_Security Configuration With a good, strict […]

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How to Disable cpHulk (cPanel Firewall) from SSH or WHM

WHM/cPanel comes with a built-in firewall called cpHulk, with advanced protection for blocking brute force attacks and other intrusion attempts. Unfortunately, cpHulk will sometimes lock out the owner of the server, so he can’t log in to WHM. How to Disable cpHulk from SSH (Shell) If you are able to log in via shell (SSH), run […]

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Top 3 Free Antivirus Compatible with Windows Server or VPS (Updated 2017)

We recommend running an anti-virus/anti-malware application on all Windows machines, with Windows servers no exception. Below are our picks of the top free anti-virus programs for Windows Server editions. We have installed and tested each one to ensure they are compatible with Windows Server. Immunet is a free AV for Windows Server that utilizes real-time cloud […]

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How to Install DirectX 9 / 9.0c on Windows XP or Server 2003 R2

It’s easy to install DirectX 9 on a legacy Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 R2 system using the official Microsoft end-user installation package. To install, download the DirectX 9 Installer directly from Microsoft from the following page: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=317 Run the downloaded file to extract the package contents. In the folder where the contents were extracted, run […]

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