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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye
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Configuring the Hyper-V self-service role
System Center Virtual Machine Manager allows Hyper-V servers to be deployed with a pre-defined set of roles and allows users to deploy their own roles through a self-service portal. Learn how to...
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 19, 2011, 2:32 PM PDT
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Windows Storage Viewer tool shows iSCSI paths
Getting a good view of iSCSI pathing on a Windows Server can be difficult. Rick Vanover shows a free tool created by one of the best storage professionals in the business.
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 18, 2011, 11:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by claytond34
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Install the Hyper-V Manager feature in Windows Server 2008 R2
Hyper-V as a standalone install doesn't provide much of an interface to manage virtual machines. Virtualization expert Rick Vanover shows how to remotely manage a Hyper-V server.
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 15, 2011, 11:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jannysmith
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Understand Intel's new server processor numbering scheme
Scott Lowe explains what you need to know about Intel's new numbering scheme for its Xeon-based processors.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 14, 2011, 6:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by doug.montgomery@...
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Configure a remote database for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
As with any enterprise application, requirements can exist to keep database installations on centralized servers that provide shared SQL Server installations. Learn how to set System Center...
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 13, 2011, 7:19 AM PDT
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Temperature@lert: Low cost, high value data center monitoring
In this interview, Temperature@lert's Harry Schechter talks about data centers, temperature monitoring, humidity, and the new ASHRAE guidelines. We also provide an overview of the company's products.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 8, 2011, 1:49 PM PDT
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Mixing IDE and SATA controllers with VirtualBox
The default configuration for Oracle VirtualBox includes a mixture of controller types. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover explains considerations associated with each type.
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 8, 2011, 11:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by b4real@...
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When to upgrade VMware vStorage VMFS volumes
Managing storage for virtual environments is one of the biggest challenges for a vSphere administrator. Virtualization expert Rick Vanover identifies the specific cases for upgrading VMFS volumes.
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 6, 2011, 6:31 AM PDT
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SCCM Right Click Tools eases sys admin tasks
Motivated developers created SCCM Right Click Tools to plug holes in Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager 2007. See what you can do with SCCM Right Click Tools.
Posted by Scott Lowe | April 5, 2011, 2:01 PM PDT | Latest comment by Welsh_ITM
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Configure the iSCSI initiator in Windows Server Core or Hyper-V Server
Provisioning storage to the Windows Server Core can be a challenge. Rick Vanover describes how to configure iSCSI storage on Windows Server Core or Hyper-V Server.
Posted by Rick Vanover | April 4, 2011, 7:34 AM PDT
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Automate the System Center 2007 R2 prerequisite configuration with PowerShell
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 has some additional configuration items for standard roles. Rick Vanover shows how to automate the configuration.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 30, 2011, 6:43 AM PDT
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Configure VMFS volume block size to 8 MB
When new storage resources are presented to vSphere environments, administrators can choose from various block sizes. vExpert Rick Vanover advises to always choose 8 MB.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 29, 2011, 6:33 AM PDT
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Enable changed block tracking on vSphere virtual machines
VMware vSphere allows virtual machine disk files to track changes within the file. vExpert Rick Vanover shows how to enable this critical feature for a virtual machine.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 28, 2011, 8:03 PM PDT
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Data Protection Manager 2010 QFE Rollup Package 2 installation tips
Microsoft has released the QFE Rollup Package 2 for System Center Data Protection Manager 2010. Scott Lowe discusses what the release fixes and shares tips on installing the QFE Rollup Package 2.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 24, 2011, 1:09 PM PDT
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DNS host file configuration on the vSphere Management Assistant
The vSphere Management Assistant is a critical component for the vSphere administrator. vExpert Rick Vanover offers tips for DNS configuration on the virtual appliance.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 23, 2011, 7:31 AM PDT
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Configure Kerberos clock synchronization tolerance for Windows Servers
For Windows Servers, time-sensitive configurations may be a requirement. Rick Vanover describes a Group Policy configuration that enforces a time tolerance.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 21, 2011, 7:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by crcgraphix
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Four potentially unsafe data destruction methods
Data protection needs require different levels of destruction. Scott Lowe covers four methods that might be considered ineffective for particularly high security needs.
Posted by Scott Lowe | March 16, 2011, 4:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by UKITR
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Monitor a VMware vSphere Hypervisor host with the resxtop tool
vExpert Rick Vanover shows how to get the resxtop troubleshooting tool running through the vSphere Management Assistant to monitor a VMware vSphere Hypervisor host.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 15, 2011, 1:18 PM PDT
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Configure a standalone NTP server in Windows Server
Active Directory domains for Windows Servers can make time management easier. If Active Directory isn't in place, here's how to configure a standalone Windows Server to function as an NTP server.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 14, 2011, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by nicholas.glassock@...
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Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 brings Microsoft antivirus engine to servers
Antivirus for standalone servers is now available through a new Microsoft application suite. Rick Vanover kicks the tires of Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010.
Posted by Rick Vanover | March 11, 2011, 11:56 PM PST | Latest comment by Justin James
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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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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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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 mike_Chel
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 s2ms2r2
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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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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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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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NTFS allocation unit sizes for large volumes
The NTFS file system has allocation unit options that usually don't matter unless there is a limitation. Rick Vanover explains how this matters for large volumes.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 31, 2010, 11:33 PM PDT | Latest comment by neilb@...
