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Installing and using Postnuke

September 15th 2009

    A step by step tutorial, to install and configure a Post Nuke content management system website (CMS). This article includes installing postnuke customisations. Preparations 1. Create the domain on your host server with php support. Preferably in the root directory. 2. Create the mysql database on your host and note the name, user [...]

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Static and Dynamic IP addressing

September 15th 2009

Setting up static IP addressing for your home LAN network, ensures each device and PC on the network has a unique IP with which to connect to the routers Lan. This ensures you always know whose who on your network and prevents the router assigning duplicate IPs to different devices. The first place to start [...]

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QNAP Nas server

September 1st 2009

The QNAP NAS TS-101 network attached storage device costs about £150. Additionally it requires a hard drive. I fitted a Hitachi Deskstar T7K500 400GB SATA2 costing £55. Specifications for the NAS TS-101 can be found at qnap.com.tw. The unit is well made in brushed black aluminum with indicators on the front. It’s thermally cooled with [...]

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