How do I create device nodes?
If you are running FreeBSD 5.0 or later you can safely skip this section. These versions use devfs to allocate device nodes transparently for the …
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How do I install a package in BSD using pkg_add?
You can use the pkg_add to install a software package from a local file or from a server on the network. pkg_add lsof-4.56.4.tgz If you …
Bind additional IPs to a Freebsd server?
To bind IPs to your FreeBSD server: Open /etc/rc.conf with your editor: # vi /etc/rc.conf You should see a line which looks like this: ifconfig_fxp0=”inet …
How is it possible for a partition to be more than 100% full?
A portion of each UFS partition (8%, by default) is reserved for use by the operating system and the root user. The df command does …
Create compatibility mode disks using sysinstall
Login as the root user and run the command /stand/sysinstall Select Index => Partition => the disk to edit with arrow keys and SPACE. To …
What can I do to reduce the amount of space taken by /usr/ports directory?
The FreeBSD Ports and Packages Collection offers a simple way for users and administrators to install applications. These application use the /usr/ports directory. Running “make …
Use Windows to block IP’s and IP ranges
If you dont have control over a router or firewall you can block IP’s at the server via Windows. Click ‘Start’ > ‘Run’ >type ‘MMC’ …
Audit the logon events in windows server 2003
1. Click on Start >> Run 2.Type gpedit.msc 3. Under Computer configuration click on windows settings >> Security Settings >> Audit policy 4.From the list …
Change Access Permissions from the Command Line
Need to change your access permissions using only the command line? Thankfully, a utility called CACLS.EXE comes standard with Windows, and can be used from …
Custom Error Messaging Setup for IIS on Windows Server 2003
Custom Error Messages: When a user attempts to connect to a Web site and an HTTP error occurs, a generic message is sent back to …
Enable user quota support in Windows
Quotas allow you to configure disk usage limits on a per user/per volume basis. You can not set a quota over multiple volumes. Quotas are …
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