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Install Docker Toolbox on Windows

What you get and how it works Docker Toolbox includes the following Docker tools: Docker CLI client for running Docker Engine to create images and containers Docker Machine so you can run Docker Engine commands from Windows terminals Docker Compose for running the  docker-compos  command Kitematic, the Docker GUI the Docker QuickStart shell preconfigured for a Docker command-line environment Oracle VM VirtualBox Because the Docker Engine daemon uses Linux-specific kernel features, you can’t run Docker Engine natively on Windows. Instead, you must use the Docker Machine command,  docker-machine , to create and attach to a small Linux VM on your machine. This VM hosts Docker Engine for you on your Windows system. Install Docker Toolbox In this section, you install the Docker Toolbox software and several “helper” applications. The installation adds the following software to your machine: Docker Client for Windows Docker Toolbox management tool and ISO Oracle VM Vi

Installing the Fuzzy Lookup Excel Add-In

    1.       Navigate to the Microsoft website and download the Fuzzy Lookup installation ZIP file.  Save the ZIP file in a new directory on your desktop called ‘FuzzyLookup’ and then extract the files to that same directory.   2.       Make sure all applications are closed on your computer. 3.       Run the ‘setup.exe’ file. Press ‘Run’.   4.       Next the setup process will ask you if you accept two separate License Agreements.  Press ‘Accept’ to both. 5.       Next you will see the application start downloading and installing files.  This will take several minutes. 6.       Next the Setup Wizard will appear.  Press ‘Next.’ 7.       Another License Agreement screen will appear.  Choose ‘I Agree’ and then ‘Next’.   8.       Do not change the default installation folder.  Press ‘Next’. 9.       The setup application will next ask you to confirm installation instructions.  Press ‘Next’ to confirm the installation choices and the i

How to Install Hyper-V Core: Step by step guide

Hyper-V is a very capable hypervisor for use today yet there are three ways to use it. I blogged about these three ways, but the key takeaway is that the three options are: Having the Hyper-V role on a Windows Server 2012 R2 system (full installation) Having the Hyper-V role on a Windows Server 2012 R2 system (core installation) Using the Free Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 In this post, let’s focus on the free Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and its installation. Before you get too far along, be sure to check the Hyper-V system requirements to use the free hypervisor. The first step is to download Hyper-V Server 2012 R2, which you can do from the TechNet Evaluation Center. Once you have download the .ISO of Hyper-V Server 2012, let’s go through the installation process. Once the .ISO is burned to a DVD, you can boot the computer or server up on the new operating system. If you see this screen where you can select your language, keyboard and numerical formats you are starting off well: A

Qlik Sense Cannot start services

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit , and then click OK. 2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control 3. In the right pane, locate the ServicesPipeTimeout entry. Note If the ServicesPipeTimeout entry does not exist, you must create it. To do this, follow these steps:   a. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.   b. Type ServicesPipeTimeout , and then press ENTER 4. Right-click ServicesPipeTimeout , and then click Modify. 5. Click Decimal, type 120000 , and then click OK. This value represents the time in milliseconds before a service times out. Note: 120000 milliseconds (2 minutes) is equal to what the default configuration should be.  You may find you need increase this number.  300000 (5 minutes) may be more suitable.

Install VMWare Horizon View 7 Connection Server

VMWare Horizon View 7 is used for Desktop Virtualization. It can be used to create Desktop Pools to offer Floating and Dedicated Desktops to end users. It delivers Virtual Desktops and Applications through a single console. New version of VMWare Horizon 7 is more stable because of Blast Extreme Protocol, Instant Clone, etc. Pre-requisites: Domain Controller VMWare ESXi 6 as Hypervisor Domain User with delegated permissions of Domain Administrator Download VMWare Horizon 7 View Connection Server.  VMWare Horizon 7 License: You’ll get the License when you register and download VMWare Horizon 7 Topic Sequence How to install VMWare Horizon View 7 Connection Server How to install VMWare Horizon 7 Composer Server How to add vCenter Server and Composer Server in Connection Server. Steps to add VMWare Horizon Agent How to create Virtual Desktop Pool Steps to install VMWare Horizon View 7 Connection Server Step 1: Download the executable of VMWare Horizon View 7 Conn