ICT KNOWLEDGE BASE
What I run into, I write down.
Technical how-to’s and configuration notes from practice. Written so that someone else — and my future self — can pick them straight back up.
How To Install Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP)
The complete process of setting up a LAMP server on CentOS: Apache, MySQL, PHP, firewall, phpMyAdmin, virtual hosts and permissions.
Implementing Apache Front-end Gateway (reverse proxy)
Apache as a reverse proxy in front of your backend servers: modules, gateway configuration, caching, SSL and a custom 503 page.
Apache HTTP to HTTPS
Send visitors from http to https automatically with RewriteEngine or Redirect — for the whole site or a single subsection.
Installing & Configuring Apache Server
Install Apache on CentOS/RHEL with PHP, virtual hosts, user- and host-based security, permissions and troubleshooting.
DISM to enable Windows Features
Use the DISM command line to service Windows images and enable or disable features, both online and on an offline image.
Convert Server Core to Server with a GUI
Switch between Windows Server 2012 Core and the full GUI installation with PowerShell — and back again.
Remote Management with Server Manager
Manage servers remotely with Server Manager, including the WinRM settings a workgroup environment needs.
Installing Active Directory on Windows 2012 Server Core (part 2: extended)
Install and configure AD DS on Server Core with PowerShell, including parameter tables and a reference of common AD administration tasks.
Install Roles and Features on Server 2012 Core
Which roles and features Server Core supports, and how to install, remove and fully clean them up with PowerShell.
Install & Configure a Server Core Server
Install and set up Server Core with Sconfig, plus an extensive PowerShell reference for networking, firewall, services and files.