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50 cloud innovators to watch
GigaOM's list of the top 50 cloud innovators shows there is no shortage of innovation in the cloud computing space. Blogger Rick Vanover shares his thoughts on cloud technology innovation and solutions.
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First steps with a brand new Ubuntu virtual machine
Here is a quick how-to on setting up a brand new Ubuntu VM and adding a web server. Ubuntu is the most popular open source OS for cloud deployments.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 19, 2013, 12:49 PM PDT
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Try SafeGDocs to encrypt your stored Google documents
For those storing lots of documents in the Google cloud, a little extra protection is available with add-ons that encrypt and decrypt docs.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 12, 2013, 8:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nick Hardiman
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Microsoft TechEd NA 2013: New products and staking claim to the enterprise cloud
The keynote from TechEd 2013 in New Orleans was full of new products, features, and pricing -- as well as a claim to be the enterprise's "best cloud partner" on the strength of Windows Azure.
Posted by John Joyner | June 4, 2013, 11:41 AM PDT
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Inside an IaaS data center: Providing the brawn for your company's brain
What goes into an enterprise-class IaaS provider? Take a look inside a brand new data center.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 3, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT
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Infographic: It's a SaaS world
Get a quick look at the history of SaaS, how it's growing, and what makes it different from other software delivery methods.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 30, 2013, 9:00 AM PDT
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The curse of cloudwashing lives on
Dressing up products with the latest buzzwords isn't unusual in the tech industry, but consumers shouldn't be misled about what makes for a true cloud service.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | May 29, 2013, 1:12 PM PDT | Latest comment by js_analyst
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Integrating asset management as a hosted application: Is it feasible?
Asset management presents some challenges as a solution that can be implemented on the SaaS model. Here are the issues to consider.
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 22, 2013, 10:00 AM PDT
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Windows Server 2012 Essentials: Easy small business Internet and cloud
Windows Server 2012 Essentials gives small businesses many options, including built-in hooks to cloud-hosted Office 365-based email and more economical backup and disaster preparedness.
Posted by John Joyner | May 21, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Quick tip: Navigate AWS EC2 with file, cat, and sudo yum update
To take advantage of Amazon's best pricing on EC2 machines, you must learn the basics of the Linux command line. Here are a few more commands and tips to help you on your way.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | May 16, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Major cloud providers transforming enterprise software market
Every area of enterprise software, from CRM to ERP, is ripe for increased competition from the big players in cloud infrastructure services.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | May 8, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Selena Frye
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Hyper-V Recovery Manager on Windows Azure: Game changer in DR architecture
HVRM is a hybrid service that leverages the Azure public cloud and allows you to manage the replication of your primary data center to your disaster recovery (DR) site.
Posted by John Joyner | May 7, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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The evolution of the CMS: From SGML to the cloud
Take a trip down memory lane with Nick Hardiman, who looks at how far the Content Management System has come over the years.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | May 1, 2013, 10:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by DecibelTechnology
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What makes up a true hybrid cloud infrastructure?
Extending the benefits of the public cloud into the private infrastructure is an appealing option for companies who still have reservations about the public cloud.
Posted by Thoran Rodrigues | April 22, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Quick tip: Command line basics for Amazon Web Services users
If you want to take advantage of the very lowest prices on Amazon EC2, Linux/UNIX users are in luck. If you're not an expert, you'll want to brush up your command line skills.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | April 18, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Four solutions to managing open source server software
Setting up servers in the cloud is easy, but securely installing and configuring the software isn't. Here are some tools that can help.
Posted by Guest Contributor | April 16, 2013, 12:41 PM PDT
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The app developer top 5: Why PaaS is a liberating choice
Guest contributor Bill Platt cites the top 5 reasons app developers are turning to PaaS to solve some core challenges.
Posted by Guest Contributor | April 11, 2013, 12:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by mobilesite
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Modifying AWS CloudFormation templates: Polish your code
Nick Hardiman shows a step-by-step example of how to modify an AWS CloudFormation template -- the last part of building your own SaaS on Amazon's platform.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | April 10, 2013, 12:01 PM PDT
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Anatomy of an AWS CloudFormation template
Nick Hardiman explains what you can expect to see as part of an AWS CloudFormation template. You can modify the template files to customize your web service.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | April 8, 2013, 8:03 AM PDT
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Google Apps v. Office 365 summary: Which is better?
Ian Hardenburgh sums up his research on the Google Apps and Office 365 suites. He has a preference, but it still comes down to individual needs and your number of users.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | April 5, 2013, 12:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by ygopikrishna@...
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Google Apps v. Office 365: Apps and professional services marketplaces
Ian Hardenburgh compares the apps and professional services marketplaces for both Google and Office 365.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | April 5, 2013, 5:16 AM PDT
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Google Apps v. Office 365: Head-to-head comparison of features
Ian Hardenburgh compares the core features of Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps to see which one comes out on top and includes a downloadable chart for at-a-glance comparison.
Posted by Ian Hardenburgh | April 2, 2013, 12:30 PM PDT | Latest comment by maikr
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Server 2008: Manage Open Files with Share and Storage Management
Open files have traditionally been a "pain point" for IT folks. We're often contacted by users receiving an error message regarding file access, or we're attempting to do maintenance on a server...
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 18, 2008, 8:55 PM PDT | Latest comment by Turntwo
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How do I... Install and configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008?
Without DNS, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on WINS for name resolution on local area networks and some have...
Posted by Steven Warren | April 15, 2008, 12:05 PM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Calculate IOPS in a storage array
What drives storage performance? Is it the iSCSI/Fiber Channel choice? The answer might surprise you. Scott Lowe provides insight into IOPS.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 12, 2010, 2:36 PM PST | Latest comment by sentral
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Restart Windows Server 2003 from the command line
When the Windows Server 2003 computer you are working on will not shut down and you don't have any luck using the Start menu or the [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] methods -- and you need to restart the...
Posted by Derek Schauland | January 15, 2008, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by jarrod2@...
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See what process is using a TCP port in Windows Server 2008
Windows administrators sometimes have to track down network traffic or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. Here are scripts that will aid in the connectivity forensics at the...
Posted by Rick Vanover | October 21, 2008, 5:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by arjamit
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Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!!!
Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim Chapman discusses the perils of not handling SQL Server log growth...
Posted by Tim Chapman | September 22, 2008, 1:26 PM PDT | Latest comment by shammakalubo
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Windows Server 2008: Manage Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
In Windows Server 2003, Microsoft introduced the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature. In many organizations, the first task that admins take is to disable this "feature" as...
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 14, 2007, 10:41 PM PST | Latest comment by tamarow82
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Comparing cursor vs. WHILE loop performance in SQL Server 2008
Tim Chapman discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation.
Posted by Tim Chapman | November 11, 2009, 7:03 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Passing table valued parameters in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 introduces the ability to pass a table data type into stored procedures and functions. The table parameter feature can greatly ease the development process because you no longer...
Posted by Tim Chapman | August 27, 2007, 12:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by joshgeake
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A closer look at Windows Server 2008's Active Directory Users and Computers
When administering Windows Server 2008, one of the tools you'll use most often is Active Directory Users And Computers. Here's a quick guided tour of the tool and some of the changes that have...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 21, 2008, 7:46 AM PST
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RAID 6 or RAID 1+0: Which should you choose?
RAID selection can be a tough choice, especially when budgets are tight. Learn why RAID 10 might be a better choice than RAID 6 even though it's more expensive.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 1, 2010, 11:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by whitesites
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RAID 5 or RAID 6: Which should you select?
Many RAID controllers now support both RAID 5 and RAID 6. IT pro Rick Vanover explains what RAID 6 is and when to select it over RAID 5.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 24, 2010, 6:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by juanfermin@...
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RAID 50 offers a balance of performance, storage capacity, and data integrity
RAID 50 is an often overlooked RAID level that can bridge the gap when it comes to choosing between RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Scott Lowe explains why RAID 50 is his favorite RAID level.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 9, 2010, 9:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by tkim@...
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Changing the name of your SQL Server
Have you ever had to change the name of a server that has SQL Server installed on it? If you anwered yes, did you know that you also have to change the name in SQL Server? Here are the steps to...
Posted by Steven Warren | September 22, 2007, 9:13 PM PDT | Latest comment by blangston1
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Back up Exchange 2010 with this Windows Server 2008 R2 feature
Windows Server Backup is included with Windows Server 2008 R2 and can be a great quick-and-dirty way to back up an Exchange server. Scott Lowe explains how to use this tool.
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 26, 2010, 9:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by abb2151989@...
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Disable UAC for Windows Servers through Group Policy
User Account Control is rarely needed for Windows Server systems. Learn how to use Group Policy to disable this feature.
Posted by Rick Vanover | February 2, 2011, 7:25 AM PST | Latest comment by pedroshimself
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Block level storage vs. file level storage: A comparison
Block level storage sales have gone through the roof as more businesses realize its flexibility. File level storage is still a better option when you just need a place to dump raw files. Learn...
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 18, 2011, 12:02 PM PST | Latest comment by vmtruong
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Windows Server 2012 Essentials: Easy small business Internet and cloud
Windows Server 2012 Essentials gives small businesses many options, including built-in hooks to cloud-hosted Office 365-based email and more economical backup and disaster preparedness.
Posted by John Joyner | May 21, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
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Backing up and restoring snapshots on Amazon EC2 machines
Nick Hardiman describes several methods of backups of your Amazon EC2 machines. He also details the steps for restoring snapshot backups.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | March 21, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
