XMing X Server

This is a free X Server that is great for managing Linux servers using SSH and PuTTY from a Windows PC.

http://www.straightrunning.com/XmingNotes/

I wrote an article at Cool Solutions on Remote Management using SSH and X-Forwarding that gives some idea of its use.

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Folder Size Shell Extension

Adds a Size tab to folder properties, showing the size of all the subfolders.

Great addon for Windows. Bring up the properties of a folder and it will calculate the size of all the subfolders.

Can be set to sort folders by size and decreasing allowing sysadmins to quickly identify large folders in user drives and shared locations. Can also export as a TXT file to give to users.

Made by the now defunct Space Dolphin website.

Folder Size Shell Extension Install

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Ninotech Path Copy 4.0

Path Copy allows you to copy a file or folders path from a simple right click menu. You can get the Full, Short or UNC path.

It is a great tool and one of the must haves for a network admin.

http://home.worldonline.dk/ninotech/index.htm

I use it constantly when writing scripts and need the full path, or with Zenwork applications needing the UNC path. Just a simple right click gets the complete UNC path.

Path Copy 4.0

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Aim of Site

I’m aiming to use the site to let other admins know about some great utilities and websites to help in managing networks, primarily for schools, but hopefully relevant everywhere.

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