VIDEO: Using VMware GO

by David Davis on December 3, 2009

Checkout my new video from Train Signal where I cover how to use VMware GO to install VMware ESXi, perform P2V conversions, and manage your ESXi virtual infrastructure.
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VOTE NOW on the Best Training & Certification Product!

by David Davis on September 9, 2009

Vote for Train Signal!There are lots of training and certification options out there but what is the “BEST” training and certification product available today?

In my opinion, Train Signal has the best solution because they provide what the training that you need, for a price you can afford, and you can watch it at your own pace on just about any device.

Well, Train Signal has been nominated for the Windows IT Pro  2009 Community Choice Awards and now they need your help to WIN!

Hopefully you have enjoyed some of my Train Signal video courses or some of Chris Bryant’s Cisco training videos. If so, Vote for Train Signal in category #30: Best Training & Certification Product or Service.

Click here to place your vote now!

Voting is easy — you just select your favorite IT companies — and you can have a chance to win a $250 cash gift card or a Windows IT Pro t-shirt — from Windows IT Pro.

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Taking a look at the latest version of Microsoft’s Network Monitor – version 3.3. More specifically, looking at the new Windows 7 support and Network Experts features.

To read the full article, just visit- WindowsNetworking.com - Using the New Microsoft Network Monitor (netmon) 3.3 with Network Experts

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10 Ways to Troubleshoot DNS Resolution Issues

by David Davis on June 17, 2009

It is critical that DNS works on your desktop to do just about anything useful. So what do you do when it doesn’t work? In my latest WindowsNetworking.com post, I cover 10 ways to troubleshoot DNS Resolution issues.

Check out: 10 Ways to Troubleshoot DNS Resolution Issues

10 Ways to Troubleshoot DNS Resolution

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In David’s lastest article, learn how to configure Windows Server 2008 IIS 7 from the command line using appcmd.exe. IS 7.0 provides a new command-line tool, AppCmd.exe, to configure and query objects on your Web server, and to return output in text or XML. In this article, you will learn what this tool is, how to use it, and how to perform common IIS administrative tasks such as creating new sites, stopping/starting services, and viewing status of the site.

Read the full article at: Configuring IIS 7 from the command line using Appcmd.exe (Part 1)

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Cisco Nexus 1000V Video Datasheet

Cisco Nexus 1000V Demonstration

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Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?

by David Davis on February 26, 2009

David Davis looks at the short and long term aims of Cisco’s EnergyWise initiative, which could save an organization thousands of dollars in energy costs. Cisco Catalyst switches can now be upgraded to a version of the IOS that supports EnergyWise. The next Cisco HW to receive EnergyWise is Cisco’s wireless AP lineup.

Read the full article at: Can Cisco EnergyWise really save your company money?

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Cisco is offering a new Facebook application called Edge Quest 2 and it contains a shockwave game of the same name.

The game will also be involved in a tournament with the opportunity for your users to win prizes based on how they do. The Edge Quest 2 tournament starts on Monday, February 23, 2009 and ends on Friday, March 6, 2009. You can play as many times as you want to master the game – your top score may qualify you to win!

Your members can practice their skills within Facebook using the Cisco Facebook EdgQuest 2 App. When time for the actual tournament, they will play the game at the Cisco EdgeQuest website.

Potential prizes include:

  • Grand prize: US$500 gift card and a Cisco Wireless Home Audio Solution
  • First prize: US$300 gift card
  • Second prize: US$100 gift card

Prizes will be awarded to each week’s top eligible scorers.

I hope you win some big prizes!

Cisco EdgeQuest 2 Facebook App and Game

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The Cisco PIX firewall is near its end-of-software-maintenance life. Are you ready to upgrade to ASA? David Davis tells you about a tool that will ease your PIX to ASA upgrade.Learn how to use the PIX to ASA Migration Tool, step by step, in this new article.

Read the full article at: Converting from old to new with the PIX to ASA Migration Tool

Cisco PIX to ASA Migration Tool

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Vista giving you trouble? Networking a pain with the new Network and Sharing Center? I know how you feel! To help out with Vista Networking issues I have created 5 Tips to help you troubleshoot your networking issues and resolve them!

Read the full article at- 5 Tips to Troubleshoot Windows Vista Networking Issues

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