Petri IT Knowledgebase by Daniel Petri – Microsoft MVP

How Can I Install and Use Hebrew Fonts on My Windows 7 Computer?
Unlike previous operating systems, the installation of Hebrew support in Windows 7 is much simpler, but it still comes down to performing the steps in the right order for a successful installation. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri details the proper sequence...

Simplify Virtualization Management with vProfiler from Tek-Tools
vExpert David Davis takes a look at Virtual Profiler from Tek-Tools (vProfiler) and explains what it manages, monitors, and alerts on and how it can help manage your virtual infrastructure.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Network Connections Shortcut in Windows 7, Server 2008 and Vista Too!
This quick tip by MVP Daniel Petri explains how to create a handy desktop shortcut to your Network Connections in Windows 7, Vista and Windows Server 2008.

Video: Cisco Nexus 1000-V and vSphere Video Training
In this video, Rick Scherer has created the Cisco VSM (virtual supervisor module) and VEM (virtual ethernet module) and now must add an ESX host to the new Nexus 1000V switch. However, as Rick points out, there is more to adding it than just an ESX host and VM than just "adding you to the switch"...

Secret Commands for Emergency Maintenance from the ESXi4 Console
Ever needed to manage an ESXi server when a vSphere Client isn't available or refuses to connect to it? VMware specialist Tom Finnis explains the various options available to you from the ESXi console, including several unofficial commands that will let you control your virtual machines directly.

How to Create Professional Network Diagrams Using Microsoft Visio
Aaron Leskiw, CCNA from NetworkManagementSoftware.com demonstrates how to use Microsoft Visio to quickly and easily generate professional-looking network diagrams.

Get Back the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7
If you aren't ready to move the new Start Menu in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, here are a few ways to get the classic Start Menu back...