Join Martin Guidry for an in-depth discussion in this video Exploring some tips for Windows, part of Setting Up a Small-Office Network.
- In this section, I'd like to give you some tips…for running Microsoft Windows on a small network.…The first tip I'd like to talk about…is something called the host file.…The host file allows us to customize our name resolution.…Normally, our name resolution runs through DNS.…We also have the option to edit this text file…and create name resolution for the local machine.…The host file is a text file, so you can use…just about any text editor to open it.…I'm going to use Notepad.…
The file is stored in a secure location.…Therefore, in order to edit it,…we'll need to be running as the administrator.…So here, on Notepad, I'm going to right-click…and select Run as administrator.…Now I have Notepad open, running as an administrator,…and I want to open a file.…The location is going to be C, windows,…system 32, drivers, ETC.…Then I'll need to change my search…to not just look for text documents…but to look for all files.…
Even though the host file is, in fact, a text file,…it does not have the extension .TXT on the end of it.…
Author
Martin Guidry
Released
9/14/2014- Understanding IPv4
- Using hubs, switches, routers, and modems
- Dividing your network
- Building a hybrid network with wired and wireless clients
- Working with servers
- Connecting Windows and Mac computers to Active Directory
- Choosing between DSL and cable Internet connections
- Backing up to local and cloud-based storage
- Using encryption and authentication
- Monitoring your network
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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1. Basic Networking
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Using Ethernet4m 19s
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Understanding IPv43m 52s
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2. Wireless vs. Wired
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Working with wired networks3m 36s
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3. Purposes of Different Servers
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Using directory services1m 22s
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Serving email3m 15s
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Serving a website2m 33s
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4. Platform-Specific Tips and Tricks
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Exploring some tips for Windows10m 32s
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5. Working in a Multiplatform Environment
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Creating a Mac file share1m 39s
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6. Connecting to the Internet
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7. Storage and Backups
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8. Security
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Using encryption4m 9s
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Using authentication1m 52s
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9. Maintenance
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Conclusion
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Wrapping up52s
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