Windows 10 + Samba as a Domain Controller

If you are running a Samba server as a Domain Controller for your network and a new Windows 10 client workstation prevents you from logging in via the following error: We can’t sign you in with this credential because your domain isn’t available. Make sure your device is connected to your organization’s network and try

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NAS and SAN confusion

The concept of a Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) has been around for a long time but it still generates a large amount of confusion amongst technical and semi-technical people alike. Let’s review: SAN A Storage Area Network (SAN) is composed of an independent system, from one to N) which has the

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Windows 2003 Volume Shadow Copy

It’s true: people still use Windows 2003.  For one reason or another, be it obstinance or some other archaic piece of software, companies are forced to hold on to the Windows 2003 server operating system for much longer than many of us would like. “Volume Shadow” was a nice feature incorporate in to Windows 2003 server. 

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