Nginx – How to disable access (http and https) to a website using IP address [New Question]

A quick question, answered on Heelpbook, about how to “Disable access (http and https) to a website using IP address”, on Linux platforms using Nginx web/reverse proxy server . This will help forcing access to web sites and applications using only FQDNs. Read More …

Powershell – Test URL “ping” from command line

The following scenario could be useful for those that need to regularly monitor the response type of specifc URL or URLs; this can be done quite easily by using Powershell. The approach can be easily integrated in functions and automated/scheduled scripts to get a periodic status of the URLs monitored. Read More …

Active Directory Delegated Permissions (View/Remove)

Active Directory (AD) delegation is critical part of many organizations’ IT infrastructure. By delegating administration, you can grant users or groups only the permissions they need without adding users to privileged groups (e.g., Domain Admins, Account Operators). Read More …

VMware vCenter – Enable Single Sign On (SSO)

Platform Service Controller is a new component in VMware vSphere. The PSC contains all the services that vCenter needs for its functions including Single Sign-On (SSO). This post describes how to configure AD authentication in vCenter Server. Read More …

Segment a LAN into VLANs

VLANs or virtual LANs, are a great tool to segment LANs without having to build a complex and costly network infrastructure. Even with only a unique switch you can build a network with multiple broadcast domains. Read More …