Sophos XG : The user portal

The user portal Introducing the Sophos XG User Portal, users can: -> Consult their internet statistics (volumetry / time / quota). -> Unblock quarantined email if email filtering is enabled. -> Download the client and configuration to connect with the VPN client.

SOPHOS XG : clientless access

Clientless access presentation Client-free access to Sophos XG firewalls allows connections to corporate servers without a VPN client by going directly through an internet browser as Citrix does. Clientless access configure Firewall configuration 1. Go to the firewall administration interface. 2. From the navigation menu go to Administration 1 / Device Access 2 and verify …

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EMC Unity 300: Adding an FC Host

list initiator

In this tutorial, we will see how to configure a host on an EMC Unity 300 array. Before you begin, the server must be plugged into the array either directly attached or through fabrics. If you are plugging in multiple servers simultaneously, get the wwn to identify them. 1. On the Unisphere storage bay interface, …

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Add a Type A record to a Windows DNS server

A type A record resolves a name of the type xxxx.domain.tld to an IP address. In an Active Directory environment, computers register with the DNS server when they have their IP address given by the DHCP service. In business, this type of registration is often used for setting up web services. If you decide to …

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WSUS : automatic approval of updates

apply the rule

In this tutorial, we will see how to automatically approve definition updates on WSUS. Definition updates are available almost daily, automatic approval avoids doing so. Approve updates automatically 1. Go to the WSUS console in Options 1 and click on Automatic Approvals 2 . 2. Click New Rule 1 . 3. Check the box When …

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GLPI : add custom fields

Page web Fields

In this tutorial, we will see how to add custom fields using the Fields plugin. Fields allows you to add custom field blocks in the different elements of GLPI to customize the information. To illustrate this tutorial, we will add fields to the computers to save the backup information. For the fields, I relied on …

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GPO: disable access to previous versions

Resume

In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to disable access to previous versions from client computers by GPO in an active directory environment. Although convenient, this feature in case of user error can do some damage. As a reminder, in normal operation, access to previous versions is available by right-clicking on the folder. The GPO I …

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Windows Server: Enable Shadow Copies

Choose restore point

In this tutorial, I will explain how snapshots and snapshots work in general and then how to activate them on Windows Server. This functionality is often used on file servers to restore a file or a folder without going through the backup environment, which saves time and avoids handling. Presentation of shadow copies Shadow copies …

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GPO: Disable Server Manager at Logon

Overview

When logging on to a Windows Server (since 2008), the server manager opens automatically, but you do not necessarily need it. Personally, I even find that it tends to slow down the system. In this tutorial, we will see how to disable it with Group Policy (GPO) in an Active Directory environment. GPO: disable the …

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Enable Windows Active Directory Recycle Bin 2012/2016/2019

Delete Objects - Trash

The Active Directory Recycle Bin is a feature that came with Windows 2008R2, which is disabled by default. To activate the recycle bin, the domain and drill level must be at least 2008R2. Once the trash is activated, it is not possible to go back. To use the Active Directory Recycle Bin, use the ADAC …

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