How to run an infinite ping

How to run an infinite ping against your server The 'ping' command in Windows Server is a tool used in checking to see if a specific domain name or IP address is responsive by attempting to send it four very small packets of data, measuring the amount of time in milliseconds it takes the packet to reach the address. If the data is received, the ping is successful. If it is not, it will time out. By default, the 'ping' command will only send four packets. However, the 'ping' command can be used to send an infinite number of these small packets to the IP address. It is useful in such cases where a server is being rebooted, and you...

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How to Block an IP Address using IPSec

How to Block an IP Address using IPSecThis article will walk you through how to block an individual IP address from accessing your server, using an IPSec Security Policy. For various reasons, you may find yourself wanting to block a specific IP address from accessing your server. Simply following these instructions showing how to create an IPSec Security Policy specifying to block access to a specific IP address. Click on the Start Menu and Click on Run. Type "secpol.msc" and Click OK. When the Local Security Settings console opens, Click on "IP Security Policies on Local Computer". Right Click in the Right Window Pane and Click "Create...

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