In case you ever need to connect to a fresh installation of MS SQL Server 2008 R2 and you were not added during the installation, follow this procedure to gain access :
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy
In Computer Configuration | Policies | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options configure the following values:
– User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode
– User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation
– User Account Control: Turn on Admin Approval Mode
Install XBMC on an Apple TV 2
Link collection of what i used to install XBMC on my brand new apple TV 2 :
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=99315
http://support.firecore.com/entries/387605
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Install_XBMC_on_ATV2
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Install_XBMC_on_ATV2#Nightly
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=XBMC_for_iOS_specific_FAQ#direct_boot
Pagefile Management for Windows Server Core
First you need to disable the automatic management:
wmic
>computersystem where name=”hostname” set AutomaticManagedPagefile=False
Next, you select where to put the pagefile and how big it should be (expressed in MB)
wmic
>pagefileset where name=”C:\pagefile.sys” set InitialSize=8192,MaximumSize=8192
More info : http://blogs.dirteam.com/blogs/sanderberkouwer/archive/2007/12/27/page-files-in-server-core.aspx
Free eBook: TCP/IP Fundamentals for Microsoft Windows
This online book describes the fundamentals of TCP/IP in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003.
Free eBook: Understanding Microsoft Virtualization R2 Solutions
Learn about the latest Microsoft Virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V and Windows Azure. Download Understanding Microsoft Virtualization R2 Solutions, written by industry expert Mitch Tulloch along with the Microsoft Virtualization team.
Securing an Ubuntu Server
Action for me, still to do on my vps : http://www.andrewault.net/2010/05/17/securing-an-ubuntu-server/