General Networking

Last Updated on 26 Jan. 2017, Total: 302 Articles and Tutorials

This topic provides an overview of the elements and issues involved in Networking and the basics needed before setting up any type of network.

The different types of network connections, basic networking terminology, network hardware, and network setups are all discussed in this section.

  1. A Complete Guide to UAG DirectAccess (Part 1)

    In this article I will provide a broad overview of what DirectAccess does and how it can provide value both to you as an administrator and to your users... Read More

  2. Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 9)

    This article concludes the series on wireless network security by taking a look at some ways of securing Windows clients... Read More

  3. Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 8)

    This article looks at the process of configuring the network policy server that was set up in the previous article and what is involved in linking your wireless access point to the network policy server... Read More

  4. Seven steps Windows Server administrators should consider

    In this article, I will describe what I see as the major events coming down the pike to which administrators should take notice... Read More

  5. Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 7)

    This article continues the discussion of wireless network security by showing you how to deploy a Network Policy Server and how to perform certificate enrollment and Active Directory registration for that server... Read More

  6. Community Test Lab Guide - Demonstrate Windows Server 2008 R2 VPN Reconnect

    This article looks at the Test Lab Guide from Microsoft, a new form of documentation that provides valuable hands-on experience with new technologies using a pre-defined and tested methodology... Read More

  7. 7 Steps To Successfully Troubleshoot A Windows Network

    In this article, I'll run through the 7 steps you should take to successfully troubleshoot a Windows network. I'll cover what you need to check on your local PC and related to critical Windows infrastructure like DNS, DNCP, and default gateways... Read More

  8. Using Third-Party 802 1X Clients in Windows

    Deploying 802.1X authentication for wireless and/or wired access on your network, means that your end-users must have an 802.1X client (or supplicant) installed on their computer or device. This article discusses different third-party supplicants/modules in case you're implementing less-common EAP types that Windows doesn't natively support... Read More

  9. Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 6)

    This article continues the discussion of wireless network security by examining the options that are available through the Windows Server 2008 operating system... Read More

  10. Securing Wireless Network Traffic (Part 5)

    In this article, I am going to continue my discussion of wireless security by addressing the question of whether or not a wireless network can ever be truly secure... Read More