Top ten new features in Windows Server 2016

1. Nano Server Without a doubt the biggest change in Windows server is the new Nano Server. Nano Server is a pared down headless version of Windows Server. Nano Server will have a 93% smaller VHD size, 92% fewer critical bulletins and 80% fewer required reboots. Nano Server is a Windows Server installation options and Read more about Top ten new features in Windows Server 2016[…]

Rebuild cached mailbox index – Groupwise

Follow the steps below to rebuild the indexes on a Cached Mailbox: Close the GroupWise Client. Go to the directory of the cached mailbox and rename the index folder to index.old (%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Novell\GroupWise\….\….\) Open the GroupWise Client and login. Note: A new index folder is created. Close the Client, and reopen again: An error message should Read more about Rebuild cached mailbox index – Groupwise[…]

Monitoring Windows Updates Zabbix

The following VB script has the ability to check last time Windows update was run, the number of priority updates, the number of total updates (sum of optional and priority), as well as a listing of available updates. Note that the script can take a few seconds to run for all but checking the time Read more about Monitoring Windows Updates Zabbix[…]

Update HP Procurve Firmware

First up if you dont already download a free TFTP Server – recommend this one http://www.solarwinds.com/products/freetools/free_tftp_server.aspx Install and note IP address of machine installed on. For example here its 10.1.1.10 Log on to your switch… First, we will take a look at what version of firmware the switch shipped with (and already exists, therefore, on flash): Read more about Update HP Procurve Firmware[…]

My move from Windows to Mac OS (update 1)

After writing about my move to Mac OS from Windows id just thought id keep adding updates…. Finally getting used to shortcuts now 1 month on from the big move and getting used to the applications I needed replacements for. The only addition I have made recently is Grammarly and you find it here Quick Read more about My move from Windows to Mac OS (update 1)[…]