How to Manually Extend the Evaluation Period for Windows Server 2008

Microsoft allow you to have an unlimited number of testing during the evaluation period of the Windows Server 2008. You can use that evaluation version for 10 days or 60 days without any activation. When the initial 10-day or 60-day evaluation period nears its end, you can RESET the licensing status of the Windows Server … Read more

How to Power off Unresponsive Virtual Machine on VMware ESXi 4.1

In the situation you are experiencing a virtual machine is unresponsive and cannot be stopped or cannot be powered off gracefully using the using the vSphere Client on VMware ESXi 4.1, you should proceed to use command line option to kill it. Please note that forcibly powering off a virtual machine might result in guest … Read more

How to Install VMware Tools in a Windows 2008 Server

VMware tools are not necessary to be installed in any guest operating system (OS). But it is always recommended to install VMware tools as it will benefits the guest OS such as enhanced mouse driver and improved video performance. This post provides the steps to install VMware Tools in a Windows 2008 Server. 1. From … Read more