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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye

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Citrix paves the way for a bright future
It is official; Xenserver has been acquired by Citrix. Citrix has been doing application virtualization for a long time now and just when you thought they couldn't possibly do anything more, they...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 30, 2007, 8:49 AM PDT
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Specify default package locations during Group Policy installs on Windows Server 2003
Windows' Group Policy and Active Directory (AD) have many time-saving administrative options to assist in setting logon hours and separating users and computers by location or even department....
Posted by Derek Schauland | October 30, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by jmacsurf
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Authorize a Windows 2000 DHCP server
To prevent such rogue DHCP servers from leasing wrong configuration data on the network, Windows 2000 Server requires all Windows 2000 DHCP servers to be authorized. Here's how to authorize a...
Posted by Jim Boyce | October 26, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Photogenic Memory
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Control user access to Windows Update with Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Windows Windows Update is a wonderfully useful application that allows central management and automatic installation of updates for Windows Server 2003. There are other solutions that do this, but...
Posted by Derek Schauland | October 23, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT
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The myth of perpetual digital storage
An aspect of data archival not often thought about is the less obvious challenges related to long term digital storage. Is digital data forever? Lets look at some of the challenges to that.
Posted by Paul Mah | October 22, 2007, 11:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by john3347
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Microsoft is knocking on your door, Oracle.
For over a decade, Oracle has been the frontrunner in the database systems market. With the release of SQL Server 2005, it looks like Microsoft is finally knocking on the front door of Oracle....
Posted by Steven Warren | October 20, 2007, 1:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by singhrajender
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Mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 is coming to an end
Mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 is coming to an end April 8 2008. The features and benefits of Mainstream Support include: Incident support (no-charge incident support, paid incident...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 19, 2007, 1:49 PM PDT
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Is the database tape backup dead?
With the ever increasing hard drives, SAN, and NAS devices available, is the tape backup dead for database backups? In my travels, I find more companies are backing up to disk rather than older...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 19, 2007, 6:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by deepsand
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Handle conditional data and data conversion using SQL Server 2005 Integration Services
Converting data and splitting data are at the core of almost any type of data application. This tutorial presents an example that details how to perform data conversion and conditional data...
Posted by Tim Chapman | October 19, 2007, 2:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by vinothlilly
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Understand the DHCP lease process for Windows 2000 Server
DHCP is a very simple and efficient protocol in Windows 2000 Server. When clients request an IP address and other configuration data from DHCP, they don't have full TCP/IP initialized (because...
Posted by Jim Boyce | October 19, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by rickky
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Installing VMware Server on Ubuntu Linux
As of late, my interest in Linux has been peaked and I loaded VMware Server on a spare computer running Linux to do some testing. Performance is ---->>
Posted by Steven Warren | October 16, 2007, 11:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by debian
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Get e-mail notifications for Windows Server 2003 file storage activity
There are a few settings that can help you find unauthorized files stored on your Windows Server 2003 network. By using file screening and reporting with Windows Server 2003, you can receive...
Posted by Derek Schauland | October 16, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by irshadbaba2002@...
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Download the Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate
Microsoft calls it RC0 and it is the availability of the first release candidate for Windows Server 2008. You can download a copy directly from Microsoft or request a DVD. [poll id=12] Here are...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 15, 2007, 7:19 PM PDT
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Should you upgrade to Windows Server 2008?
There is a lot of hype in the IT industry when it comes to new releases of products. Look at the iPhone, Windows Vista, WiMax, OSX Leopard, etc. Hype is a part of our culture. Being able to sift...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 15, 2007, 7:07 PM PDT | Latest comment by b4real@...
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The release of Tidal Horizon for Peoplesoft 1.8
In recent news, Tidal Software, a leading market provider of scheduling and performance management software released Tidal Horizon 1.8 for PeopleSoft, the newest release of its enterprise class...
Posted by Steven Warren | October 15, 2007, 6:18 PM PDT
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Execute SQL statements in Integration Services
Executing SQL statements are one of the easiest and most common tasks that occur in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS). This tutorial walks you through the process of adding SQL...
Posted by Tim Chapman | October 15, 2007, 6:36 AM PDT
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Create Windows 2000 Server user accounts with ADSI scripts
As an administrator you don't need to know all the secrets behind the Windows 2000 Server Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI), but you should know some basics because ADSI can be used for...
Posted by Jim Boyce | October 12, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by bag1004
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Five new developments in storage infrastructure solutions
Fibre Channel and iSCSI are the two primary contenders in today's block-level shared storage market, but there are some alternatives. The line is continuing to blur between these solutions as new...
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 9, 2007, 6:41 AM PDT
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How to import an Excel file into SQL Server 2005 using Integration Services
Integration Services, which replaces Data Transformation Services (DTS) in SQL Server 2005, is a wonderful tool for extracting, transforming, and loading data. This article describes how you can...
Posted by Tim Chapman | October 9, 2007, 5:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by runa1
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Prevent users from storing .MP3 files on your Windows Server 2003
You can use Windows Server 2003 to prevent storage of unauthorized file types, including .MP3 files on your Windows 2003 file servers. This tip will show you how to configure the File Server...
Posted by Derek Schauland | October 9, 2007, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by VamosRafa
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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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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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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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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 s2ms2r2
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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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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@...

































