Entries Categorized as 'Administration'

Rename a VPN Connection in Windows 7

Date October 1, 2009

This question comes up a lot, so it’s worth documenting:
Question: How do I rename a VPN connection in Windows 7? There’s no option to rename it in the Network and Sharing Center or on the taskbar.

It’s true that there’s no way to rename a VPN connection on the Network and Sharing center main screen:

…and if […]

SBS Ports

Date August 28, 2009

Just because a port is open in RRAS or ISA (circa SBS 2003) doesn’t mean that it isn’t being blocked elsewhere, like at the ISP or because port forwarding isn’t setup properly in your firewall. Sometimes you need an outside view of the external ports on your internet connection.
DISCLAIMER - Only open the ports you […]

Download – Remote Server Admin Tools for Windows 7

Date August 28, 2009

Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 enables IT administrators to manage roles & features that are installed on computers that are running Windows Server 2008, 2008  R2, or 2003, from a remote computer that is running Windows 7.
Title: Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 Date Published: 08/11/2009 […]