Month: November 2009

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Configure software iSCSI networking from the CLI.

25 November, 2009 1

Follow these steps to configure software iSCSI networking on an ESX server. In this case I’ll be creating a new vSwitch, new Port Group on the new vSwitch and I’ll add the VMkernel port to the vSwitch. This setup will support the Jumbo Frames (MTU 9000). After that I’ll add an iSCSI target to the iSCSI software adapter and rescan the adapter for new targets. Login as Root user on your ESX server. List the vSwitches with #esxcfg-vswitch -l and check the next available […]

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How to install a language pack on Windows Server 2008 (R2).

20 November, 2009 8

The language packs provide an alternative user interface for the users. I mostly use the language packs when I’m deploying Windows Remote Desktop Services. Here is a short “how to” to install a language pack on Windows Server 2008 (R2). First, download the language pack from Microsoft. You can find it at the Download Center. I’ve downloaded the entire Multilingual User Interface (MUI) ISO and burned it to a DVD disk. If you are installing the MUI […]

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Synchronize time with external NTP server on Windows Server 2008 (R2).

16 November, 2009 97

NTP synchronization is an important aspect for all computers on the network. By default, the clients computers get their time from a Domain Controller and the Domain Controller gets his time from the domain’s PDC Operation Master. Therefore the PDC must synchronize his time from an external source. I usually use the servers listed at the NTP Pool Project website. Before you begin, don’t forget to open the default UDP 123 port (in- and outbound) […]