Tag: Firewall

Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

03/07/202503/07/2025

Fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a next-generation protection solution that comes pre-installed with Windows 11. It provides always on real-time antivirus protection. In this guide, we shall discuss the fix Windows defender blocked incoming connection on Windows. Please, see What you need to know about Microsoft Defender Antivirus, how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server,…

Network | Monitoring, Windows, Windows Server

Can’t connect via RDP upon installing Norton 360

01/03/202310/11/2023

Christian 2 Comments

Can’t connect via RDP upon installing Norton 360

In an RDP setup, a client connects to another computer running RDP server software. You can use the Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe) on Windows, the Microsoft Remote Desktop App on Mac to connect to and control your Windows PC from a remote device. When you allow remote desktop connections to your PC, you can use…

Anti-Virus Solution, Network | Monitoring, Windows

WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid

03/02/202301/08/2024

Christian 3 Comments

WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid

Windows Remote Management (WinRM) is the Microsoft implementation of WS-Management Protocol, a standard Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)-based, firewall-friendly protocol that allows hardware and operating systems, from different vendors, to interoperate. In this guide, you will learn how to fix the following error “WinRM cannot complete the operation, verify that the specified computer name is valid,…

Windows

Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI

21/05/202225/03/2024

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In this article, we shall discuss “Remote WMI Connection: How to enable or disable WMI Traffic Using Firewall UI”. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a collection of Microsoft specifications for configuring and managing devices and applications on a network using Windows computing systems. WMI informs users of the state of local or remote computer systems….

Windows

How to Install Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

19/03/202229/09/2023

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How to Install Apache HTTP Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

The Apache HTTP Server is the most widely adopted open-source web server, with support across many operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, and Solaris. It is fully customizable with so many powerful features that can be integrated with other modules. It is a cross-platform web server that is free and open-source software released under…

Linux, Web Server

How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

13/03/202225/03/2024

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This guide discusses How to Install Jenkins Automation Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Finding automation solutions that work when faced with repetitious technical activities can be a challenge. You can quickly handle tasks from building to delivering software with Jenkins, an open-source automation server. Here are some guides you may be interested in: How to…

Linux, Web Server

How to fix repeated app-blocking connection alerts from Norton on Mac

05/01/202106/09/2023

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How to fix repeated app-blocking connection alerts from Norton on Mac

Norton is an anti-virus or anti-malware software product developed and distributed by NortonLifeLock. I currently use Norton 360 on my Mac and Windows devices. Norton 360 provides you with powerful layers of protection for your connected devices and offers online privacy. Your PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones are protected from viruses, ransomware, malware, and other…

Mac

Could not open a connection to the host, on the port, connect failed

07/04/202001/10/2023

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Could not open a connection to the host, on the port, connect failed

Telnet is a client/server application protocol that provides access to virtual terminals of remote systems on local area networks or the Internet. Telnet consists of two components: the protocol itself which specifies how two parties to communicate and the software application that provides the service. For more related Windows Operating System errors you can read…

Windows Server

How to resolve request timed out when pinging

07/04/202003/07/2025

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How to resolve request timed out when pinging

Ping is a network administration utility used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol network. This command is used for troubleshooting the accessibility of devices between two endpoints. In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve request timed out when pinging. Please see Unable to Ping an EC2 Instance, how…

Windows Server

How to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows

26/03/202003/07/2025

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In this article, we shall discuss how to create a Windows firewall rule on Windows. Windows Firewall filters incoming traffic to help block unwanted network traffic. Optionally, Windows Firewall can also filter outgoing traffic to help limit the risk of malware. Please refer to these similar guides. How to resolve request timed out when pinging…

Windows Server

How to configure WatchGuard WebCenter

16/11/201723/04/2024

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In this guide, we shall discuss “how to configure WatchGuard WebCenter”. When you configure WatchGuard WebCenter, you unlock a dynamic, interactive, real-time web UI application. With just a click, seamlessly navigate pages, access detailed log messages, reports, and certificate management. Here are other exciting guides on Microsoft apps to read about: How to Use a Whiteboard…

Network | Monitoring

How to set up WatchGuard Log Server

16/11/201709/10/2024

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In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to set up WatchGuard Log Server. To effectively manage your network security, it’s crucial to set up a WatchGuard Log Server. This key component of WatchGuard Server Center acts as a local database, efficiently collecting log message data from every connected Firebox. Nonetheless, Gain real-time…

Network | Monitoring

WatchGuard Log and Report Server Installation in a VM

10/01/201714/08/2023

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WatchGuard Log and Report Server Installation in a VM

The WatchGuard Log and Report Server’s network security core seamlessly integrates with the WatchGuard Server Center. Moreover, This powerful tool serves as a local database, efficiently gathering log message data from all connected Firebox devices. However, WatchGuard Log and Report Server offer default traffic monitoring to view log messages from your Firebox (XTM device) and…

Network | Monitoring