YUM is a package manager for RPM-based Linux distributions such as Fedora, CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It allows users to install, update, remove and search for software packages from various repositories. YUM also resolves dependencies and handles configuration files automatically. YUM stands for Yellowdog Updater Modified and was
Udev provides users with a dynamic device directory containing only the files for actually present devices. It creates and removes device node files usually located in the /dev/ directory, and renames network interfaces. As part of the hotplug subsystem, udev is executed if a kernel device is added or removed
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 the command prompt to do just that. For more information check the help documentation included with the CACLS.EXE program (cacls /?). Using the Command
What is Task Scheduler? Task Scheduler is a service that is enabled automatically when you first install your Windows Server 2003 family operating system. With Task Scheduler, users are able to schedule any script, program, or document to run automatically at a specified time. So, how do you schedule a
Sometimes, after the installation of the SMTP service on Windows Server 2003, the SMTP tree may not appear in the IIS Manager console. Thankfully, there are two methods for troubleshooting this. Ensuring SMTP Appears in the IIS Manager Method 1) First, click the Start button, then Run… Now, type:
Luckily, converting Basic disks to Dynamic disks don’t require reboots. However, any volumes contained on these disks after the conversion will generate a popup informing you a re-boot is necessary before the volumes can be used. Generally, you do not need to reboot until all the volumes are identified and
Finding a website in windows that has bad asp code eating up cpu or ram isn’t fun. After you acquire the PID of the dllhost.exe you have to go into Component services and that can take forever… So instead, once you get the PID from Task Manager, try this: Go
Troubleshooting Error 553 Error 553 is an email error that is usually caused by a lack of SMTP authentication. When trying to send an email through your local email client, if SMTP has not been authenticated, you might receive a message that looks like this: The message could not be
What is SMTP? SMTP, or Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, is the service that controls how your emails move across networks. By interacting with the Mail Transfer Agent (MTA), it ensures your communications reach their intended address. Starting or Stopping SMTP Service in Windows Starting or stopping your SMTP service
What is RDP? RDP, or Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol Client is a windows-based software that allows connection to a terminal-server either via a local LAN connection or through remote connection via the internet. Installing RDP The following procedure details the steps necessary to install RDP. Step One – Downloading
Rescue mode provides the ability to boot a small Linux environment entirely from CD-ROM, or via an alternative boot method, rather than the system’s hard drive. As the name implies, rescue mode is provided to rescue you from situations in which you may have limited access to your system. When