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Freelance writer, owner Cogspinner Coaction, LLC

Damon Garn is an author, editor, and lab developer with a technical training background on Windows Server and Linux platforms. He is the author of multiple Official CompTIA guides, including Linux+, Server+, Cloud+, and Cloud Essentials+.

  • What Is Nmap?

    Mar 6, 2024, 16:02 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Ever wonder how Nmap can enhance your network security? Discover what it is, how it operates, its crucial role in network management and other benefits you may not know.
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  • What Is Java?

    Mar 1, 2024, 15:56 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Java is one of the most common programming languages for today's developers. Learn how its flexibility makes it stand out from the competition.
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  • Use a Troubleshooting Methodology for More Efficient IT Support

    Feb 14, 2024, 14:15 PM by Damon M. Garn
    A troubleshooting methodology adds efficiency and reliability to IT support issues, helps reduce downtime and prevents long-term service outages.
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  • What Is Group Policy?

    Jan 12, 2024, 16:05 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Group Policy is a built-in Active Directory feature giving Windows administrators robust configuration management consisting of thousands of settings.
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  • How to Map Network Drives

    Dec 18, 2023, 15:02 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Looking to streamline your file access across a network? Learn the step-by-step process of how to map network drives, its importance in network management and more.
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  • What Is DNS?

    Dec 6, 2023, 15:12 PM by Damon M. Garn
    The DNS service resolves easy-to-remember names with difficult-to-remember IP addresses, making it easier for people to work with network resources.
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  • What Is Active Directory?

    Sep 25, 2023, 14:23 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Microsoft Active Directory centralizes authentication and administration, allowing administrators granular control over settings and accounts.
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  • What Is Docker?

    Sep 22, 2023, 14:08 PM by Damon M. Garn
    The Docker container engine is a robust solution for integrating containers into your CI/CD workflow. Learn to pull, run and build Docker container images.
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  • 10 More Help Desk Practices and Principles for 2023

    Sep 13, 2023, 13:33 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Help desks are a critical support tool. Learn 10 more ways your help desk can develop expertise, user support and metrics
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  • Top 10 Help Desk Practices and Principles for 2023

    Sep 6, 2023, 13:47 PM by Damon M. Garn
    Help desks are a critical support tool. Learn 10 ways your help desk can further develop communication, knowledge and service.
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