Category Archives: IT Basics

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  Introduction to DHCP – The Basics

  Posted on August 22, 2014 by Michael in IT Basics, Latest News, Studying, Tutorials

    Carrying on with the basics sessions, next up we tackle DHCP…. What is DHCP? DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a standardized networking protocol used on IP networks that dynamically configures IP addresses and other information that is needed for Internet communication. DHCP allows computers and other devices to receive an IP address automatically […]

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  Introduction To DNS – The Basics

  Posted on August 21, 2014 by Michael in IT Basics, Latest News, Troubleshooting, Tutorials

    Welcome to the second post in this series of basics/introductory blogs, brings us to something we use day in day out. Our friend DNS…. What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name Service) is the service used to translate friendly names (michaelriccioni.com) into computer friendly names (an IP address). How Does It Work? Think of DNS […]

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  Introduction to Active Directory Trusts – The Basics

  Posted on August 20, 2014 by Michael in IT Basics, Latest News, Troubleshooting, Tutorials

  As part of a series of introductory blogs, I’m kicking off with the basics behind Active Directory Trusts.   What is an Active Directory Trust? In order to share resources between two domains, there must be a trust or trusts connecting the two domains. It is important to note that trusts do not provide access […]

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