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Archive: 12-2010

• Benefit from Windows Server 2008 R2's System Performance Report

  Rick Vanover explains how Windows Server 2008 R2’s built-in System Performance Report can help you troubleshoot issues.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 31, 2010, 2:13 PM PST

• Virtual machine nomenclature strategies

  There are many different ways that IT pros approach system nomenclature. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares several strategies for naming virtual machines.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 22, 2010, 7:29 AM PST

• Servers and Storage: Most popular posts of 2010

  Check out the top five Servers and Storage blog posts of 2010, based on a combination of discussions, views, and votes. The topics include RAID, Netstat tips, cloud computing, and more.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | December 21, 2010, 1:44 PM PST

• Windows Server: Best of 2010

  Popular Windows Server-related topics on TechRepublic in 2010 include the netstat command, Sysinternals, and Group Policy tips. Check out the top five Windows Server posts of the year.

  Posted by Mary Weilage | December 21, 2010, 11:12 AM PST

• HashTab 3.0 updates: New hashes and Mac OS support

  Checking file hashes seems like a throwback technology, but it is critical in transferring large files to ensure data integrity. Rick Vanover fills you in on what’s new in version 3.0 of the...

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 20, 2010, 7:21 AM PST

• Backdoor ways to reboot a Windows server

  IT pro Rick Vanover shares a number of tricks for rebooting a server when you can’t simply go to the Start Menu in Windows.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 17, 2010, 11:34 PM PST

• Interpreting PCI 2.0 for virtualized infrastructures

  The PCI Security Standards Council released version 2.0 of its data security standard. Rick Vanover shares his thoughts about what this means for virtualization environments.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 16, 2010, 11:54 AM PST

• Download this guide to common Microsoft software versions (3rd update)

  Scott Lowe updated his downloadable Excel table that lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and...

  Posted by Scott Lowe | December 14, 2010, 11:39 AM PST

• VMware certification options and resources

  Virtualization expert Rick Vanover shares some strategies and resources for IT pros who are interested in the journey to VMware certification.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 10, 2010, 11:59 PM PST

• Identifying virtual machine snapshots in vSphere

  Virtual machine snapshots can chew through precious disk resources, so you should keep an eye on how many are in use. Here are three easy ways to find active VM snapshots.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | December 8, 2010, 3:30 PM PST