How to Convert .M4a Tracks to .Mp3
Nov17

How to Convert .M4a Tracks to .Mp3

KB ID 0000908  Problem I know M4a is essentially Mp4 anyway, but I have all my music in Mp3 format, and I can’t play an M4a file in my car! Solution Here I’m just converting one M4a file, but if you have a lot, the procedure is exactly the same. 1. Place your M4a file(s) in a folder > Open iTunes > File > Add Folder to Library > Navigate to your folder and select it. 2. File > Preferences > Import...

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Windows Server – Setup Home Folders and Profile Folders
Nov17

Windows Server – Setup Home Folders and Profile Folders

KB ID 0000739  Problem A while back I got an email, Message: Hallo Pete, Can you make a tutorial for me for sharing a Home Folder or Profile Path folder for every user? It’s hard to get one. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Matthew Wittenberg </br Well it’s taken me a while (sorry!) But here you go, Solution Creating and Allocating Home Folders to Users 1. Create a folder that is on a drive or volume with plenty of room....

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Window Server – Configuring NIC Teaming
Nov17

Window Server – Configuring NIC Teaming

KB ID 0000786  Problem One great new feature of Server is bult in network ‘Teaming’. To do this normally takes some third party software, either form the server vendor (HP Teaming) or from the NIC manufacturer. It utilises a new Windows feature called LBFO, this lets you both aggregate links, and have links available in the event of failover. Note: NIC Teaming only supports up to 32 network cards. Solution 1. Launch Server...

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Windows Server 2012 – Deploying SSTP VPNs
Nov17

Windows Server 2012 – Deploying SSTP VPNs

KB ID 0000819 Problem SSTP gives you the ability to connect to your corporate network from any location that has an internet connection, and is not filtering https. This port is usually open for normal secure web traffic. Traditional VPN connections require ports and protocols to be open for them to work, which makes a solution that runs over TCP port 443 attractive. Thoughts: While I can see why this is a good idea, Microsoft has...

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Set up Remote Access PPTP VPN’s in Windows Server
Nov17

Set up Remote Access PPTP VPN’s in Windows Server

KB ID 0000103 Problem You want to provide access to your corporate network for your remote users. Solution Installing the Server Role 1. Start > Server Manager (or Start > run > CompMgmtLauncher.exe (Enter) > Add Roles > Select Network Policy and Access Services > Next > Next 2. Select Remote Access Service > Next > Install > The Service will take awhile to install (Coffee time!). 3. When Done > Close....

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