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Create database maintenance plans in SQL Server 2005 using SSIS
Tim Chapman shows you how to create a database maintenance plan in SQL Server 2005 without the use of the wizard. The maintenance plan he creates performs full backups on his user databases and...
Posted by Tim Chapman | December 3, 2007, 3:38 PM PST | Latest comment by venkatsthota
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Exchange Server 2007 SP1 released
On Friday, Microsoft released to the world the first service pack for Exchange Server 2007. For many organizations, both those that have already deployed Exchange Server 2007 and those waiting...
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 1, 2007, 8:22 PM PST
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Add Red Gate's tools to your SQL Server tool arsenal
Red Gate Software, a leader in SQL Server tools for .NET professionals recently released SQL Compare 6.10. In short, the tool allows you to compare and synchronize all database objects, including...
Posted by Steven Warren | November 30, 2007, 8:40 PM PST
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Synchronize Active Directory with databases
In my day-to-day role as the CIO for Westminster College, my team and I are always looking for ways to make our lives--and the lives of our users--a little easier. Recently, we had a request to...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 29, 2007, 9:35 PM PST
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Four major Windows Server 2008 storage improvements
With the release of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft is making a number of improvements to the server's underlying storage mechanisms. I'll talk about four of these improvements and explain what...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 27, 2007, 7:24 AM PST
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Microsoft releases the SQL Server 2008 November CTP
Earlier this month, the SQL Server 2008 Community Technology Preview was released. The November CTP offers many new features, including enhancements to Reporting Services, Integration Services,...
Posted by Tim Chapman | November 27, 2007, 4:46 AM PST | Latest comment by bigspegie
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Automatically configure printers using Print Management in Windows Server 2003
You can use the Print Management console in Windows Server 2003 to automatically detect and set up printers on the same subnet. This can save you time when new printers are added to the network...
Posted by Derek Schauland | November 27, 2007, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by venkateshwar89
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DCHP Relay Agent settings in Windows 2000 Server
After you've installed and configured DHCP Relay Agent on your Windows 2000 Server, here's how to optimize it for your network environment.
Posted by Jim Boyce | November 26, 2007, 12:00 AM PST
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Would you outsource the security of your data center?
The debate continues as to the impact outsourcing has on our economy. With thousands of IT jobs moving offshore, a new frontier is approaching: the outsourcing of security in your data center....
Posted by Steven Warren | November 22, 2007, 12:01 PM PST | Latest comment by ManiacMan
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Apply quotas with individual file shares with Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003 R2 allows administrators to apply quotas to individual shares on a file server. This can be useful if you need to: monitor the use of file shares in your environment; keep user...
Posted by Derek Schauland | November 20, 2007, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by gareth.hooper
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Using user-defined variables in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services packages
Find out how you can define your own custom variables inside of SQL Server 2005 Integration Services packages, and how you can use these variables inside of your program flow.
Posted by Tim Chapman | November 19, 2007, 2:21 PM PST | Latest comment by julia999
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Additional thoughts on long-term digital storage
After my post on the myth of perpetual digital storage, I received a few e-mail messages from TechRepublic members who specialize in the field of data management or digital archival. There are a...
Posted by Paul Mah | November 19, 2007, 11:02 AM PST
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Windows Server 2008 Roles and Editions Matrix
Windows Server 2008 will ship with a number of new and enhanced server roles. Over my next few postings, I'll go over these roles in detail and outline what is new and what has changed with each...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 16, 2007, 9:20 PM PST
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Configure the Windows 2000 Server DHCP Relay Agent
Once you've installed DHCP Relay Agent on Windows 2000 Server, here's how to configure it in order to make it work properly.
Posted by Jim Boyce | November 16, 2007, 12:00 AM PST
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Installing ESX Server 2.X
VMware ESX Server is mainframe-class virtual machine software that runs on a Linux kernel. It is a highly scalable platform that increases the efficiency of Intel-based hardware. I'm going to show...
Posted by Steven Warren | November 15, 2007, 3:00 PM PST
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Get to know Windows Server 2008 with these TechRepublic downloads
Get to know Windows Server 2008 with these TechRepublic downloads by Scott Fulton.
Posted by Cara Reynolds | November 15, 2007, 1:23 PM PST
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The reality of virtual server management
This article is aimed at the person investigating virtualization that may not yet have worked a lot with the technology. Virtualization is beyond the "gaining traction" phase of deployment and...
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 14, 2007, 4:10 PM PST
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All you need to know about Windows Clustering
With Windows Server 2003, Microsoft has overhauled Windows Clustering Services to meet the greater demand for high availability and scalability that has come with the increased spread of the 24/7...
Posted by Steven Warren | November 14, 2007, 3:00 PM PST
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Three exciting improvements in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008, which is due out in March 2008, is in the testing phase and already shows quite a few promising features. Here are three improvements in the new version that I find extremely...
Posted by Derek Schauland | November 13, 2007, 12:00 AM PST | Latest comment by dinorubio@...
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Using system variables in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services applications
The use of variables is vital to any type of program, and SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS) is no different. Tim Chapman describes how to use the built-in SSIS system variables inside...
Posted by Tim Chapman | November 12, 2007, 7:45 AM PST | Latest comment by Miguel Espinsa
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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 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 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 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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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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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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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

































