Month: February 2014
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Measuring Disk Latency-Windows Performance Monitor
Physical Disk Latency is, in a nutshell, a measure of the delay from when a disk Input/output (I/O) request is created until it’s completed. It determines how fast a computer responds to various tasks and increased latency can be a sign of a problem with the system, or simply that it’s overworked. In the old […]
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Recovering from a Windows Server Crash
There’s nothing worse than the plummet your gut experiences when you’ve just been told your servers have crashed. Thankfully all isn’t lost. Essential data can be restored through a number of means. Make use of a bootable USB flash drive, install from the Windows Installation media or restore from a previous back up. If all […]
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Auditing Windows Server 2012
Current business modeling relies heavily on the virtualization of its network. Many transactions and interactions are now carried out by employees and contractors using mobile devices. Doctors and nurses are no longer relying solely on paper-based note recording and filing, making full use of tablets and laptops to handle patient information. Trade, salespeople and contractors […]
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Is Your Wireless Network Vulnerable to Packet Sniffers?
Almost every company has a wireless network in effect to some extent. It´s a part of the modern workplace and keeps computers, printers and other devices talking to each other and working smoothly. Every wireless network is a potential entry point for determined hackers, though, who can hack your system from a nearby coffee shop, […]