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How to Configure SMB Shares with NTFS Permissions on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure SMB Shares with NTFS Permissions on Windows Server 2016

How to Configure SMB File Shares and NTFS Permissions on Windows Server 2016 Server Message Block (SMB) is the primary file sharing protocol used in Windows environments, and NTFS (New Technology File System) permissions provide granular access control to files and folders on Windows volumes. Understanding how to correctly configure both SMB share permissions and […]

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How to Configure RRAS for Routing on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure RRAS for Routing on Windows Server 2016

How to Install and Configure Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) on Windows Server 2016 Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is a Windows Server role that provides routing, remote access VPN, and NAT (Network Address Translation) capabilities. RRAS can function as a software-based router connecting multiple network segments, a VPN server for remote workers, a […]

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How to Configure Remote Access VPN with SSTP on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Remote Access VPN with SSTP on Windows Server 2016

How to Configure Remote Access VPN with SSTP on Windows Server 2016 Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) is a VPN protocol that encapsulates Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) traffic within an SSL/TLS channel over TCP port 443. Because SSTP uses HTTPS, it traverses most firewalls and proxy servers without requiring special firewall rules beyond standard HTTPS access. […]

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How to Set Up Always On VPN on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Always On VPN on Windows Server 2016

How to Set Up Always On VPN with Windows Server 2016 Always On VPN is a remote access solution introduced with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 that replaces the older DirectAccess technology. Unlike traditional VPN solutions where users must manually initiate a connection, Always On VPN automatically establishes a VPN tunnel whenever a Windows […]

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How to Configure Network Load Balancing (NLB) on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Network Load Balancing (NLB) on Windows Server 2016

How to Configure Network Load Balancing (NLB) on Windows Server 2016 Network Load Balancing (NLB) is a Windows Server feature that distributes incoming TCP/IP network traffic across multiple servers, improving availability and scalability of services such as web servers, terminal services, and VPN gateways. NLB works at Layer 4 (transport layer) and does not require […]

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How to Configure IPSec VPN on IBM AIX 7.3 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.3 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure IPSec VPN on IBM AIX 7.3

Introduction IBM AIX 7.3 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.3 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure ipsec vpn on IBM AIX 7.3 with practical […]

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How to Configure SDN Gateway Pools on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure SDN Gateway Pools on Windows Server 2016

How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 Gateway Pools In a Windows Server 2016 SDN deployment, a Gateway Pool is a logical grouping of RAS Gateway virtual machines managed by the Network Controller. Gateway Pools provide high availability and capacity management for tenant VPN and routing connections. When a tenant requires a gateway connection, the […]

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How to Configure MPLS on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure MPLS on Windows Server 2016

How to Configure Windows Server 2016 Multiprotocol Label Switching Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a high-performance routing technique that directs data from one node to the next based on short path labels rather than long network addresses. It has traditionally been the domain of service provider networks, but with the evolution of software-defined networking (SDN), […]

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How to Configure GRE Tunnel Interfaces on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure GRE Tunnel Interfaces on Windows Server 2016

How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 GRE Tunnel Interface Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a tunnelling protocol that encapsulates a wide variety of network layer protocols inside virtual point-to-point links. Windows Server 2016 introduces native GRE tunnel support through the RAS Gateway, enabling organisations to create lightweight, stateless tunnels between gateway endpoints without the […]

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How to Configure Advanced RAS Gateway Settings on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Advanced RAS Gateway Settings on Windows Server 2016

How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 RAS Gateway Advanced The Remote Access Service (RAS) Gateway in Windows Server 2016 is a software-based, multitenant, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)-capable router designed for cloud service providers (CSPs) and enterprises hosting multiple tenant virtual networks. The RAS Gateway advanced configuration allows you to go beyond basic VPN connectivity […]

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