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Selena Frye
TechRepublic Staff
Selena Frye
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The well-stocked sysadmin toolkit
Jerry Smith shares the main components of his daily toolkit as a sysadmin, including an everyday office supply that doubles as a go-to support tool. Is there anything unusual in your kit?
Posted by Jerry Smith | December 7, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by BitHammer
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Tips for installing SCOM 2012 RC in the lab
Brad Bird takes a first crack at installing the release candidate of MS System Center Operation Manager 2012 in his lab. Here are some tips and resources if you're ready to try it out.
Posted by Brad Bird | December 6, 2011, 12:55 PM PST
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Four Exchange 2010 features that help admins rest easier
Scott Lowe points out four of the best features added in Exchange 2010 that has made admin life a lot easier.
Posted by Scott Lowe | December 5, 2011, 5:30 AM PST
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Transferring files to vSphere VMs without using guest networking
In this blog post, Rickatron shows how to transfer files to a VM without using the guest TCP/IP address.
Posted by Rick Vanover | December 1, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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Track down bandwidth hogs easily with SolarWinds monitor
Brandon Carroll shows how the Orion SolarWinds network monitoring tool has helped him trace network issues.
Posted by Brandon Carroll | November 30, 2011, 7:04 AM PST | Latest comment by freddyboy1@...
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Call for photos: Data center showcase
TechRepublic is looking for your data center photos -- have a server room nightmare, strange sighting, or something you want to brag about? Send them in!
Posted by Selena Frye | November 29, 2011, 10:31 AM PST
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Exchange mailbox statistics: A PowerShell primer
Scott Lowe demonstrates how the commandlet Get-MailboxStatistics can be used to gather specific data on Exchange mailboxes.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 29, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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Restriping disk arrays with X-RAID2
Like it or not, many storage products offer a proprietary RAID implementation. In this post, Rickatron explains the ReadyNAS X-RAID2 technology.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 28, 2011, 11:57 AM PST | Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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Put this simple security measure in place for iSCSI storage networks
Securing storage requires a number of different approaches. In this post, IT pro Rick Vanover shows how one product makes it easy to set iSCSI access lists.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 25, 2011, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by b4real@...
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PowerShell script: Get mailbox averages
Scott Lowe shows you a useful PowerShell script that you can run to get important information on Exchange mailboxes.
Posted by Scott Lowe | November 22, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by IT_ShortBus
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Top reasons hosts won't go into standby with vSphere power management feature
vSphere's DPM feature allows hosts to be idled when not in use. IT Jedi Rick Vanover shares his top tips to look out for to ensure hosts can go into standby mode.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 21, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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Troubleshoot network time issues in Windows
A recent time-related glitch after Daylight Savings Time went into effect prompted Brad Bird to compile some tips about configuring time settings for your Windows network.
Posted by Brad Bird | November 18, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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Windows Server 8 VHDX disk format supports up to 16 TB
Managing virtual disks is a challenge with any hypervisor. In this post, Rickatron shows how the VHDX format will make Hyper-V a bit easier for large storage requirements.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 17, 2011, 9:00 AM PST | Latest comment by Pacerfan9
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Start Exchange 2010 Migration with the CAS role
John Joyner shows you the steps to move Client Access Server connectivity in preparation for a large Exchange migration project.
Posted by John Joyner | November 15, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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Upgrading local VMware VMFS-3 datastores to VMFS-5
vSphere 5 brings a major update to VMFS. In this post, Rickatron goes through this upgrade process for DAS VMFS volumes.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 14, 2011, 9:00 AM PST
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The data center of the future: Less space, more capacity
Joyent VP Lisa Petrucci considers the technological advances that will enable significant growth in compute capacity while the data center space required for it shrinks.
Posted by Guest Contributor | November 14, 2011, 8:45 AM PST
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Asset management with the Dell KACE M300 appliance
Derek Schauland walks you through the steps of using the Dell KACE asset management appliance to track software licenses and ensure you remain in compliance.
Posted by Derek Schauland | November 11, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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What has changed in the Windows Server 8 Task Manager
For most general purpose troubleshooting in Windows, Task Manager is the de facto tool. Here is what's new and what has changed in Windows Server 8 Task Manager.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 10, 2011, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by link470
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Microsoft System Center 2012 pre-release bundle: Eight new management products
John Joyner offers an overview of the eight new management products you can download and evaluate from Microsoft's pre-release bundle of System Center 2012.
Posted by John Joyner | November 8, 2011, 2:15 PM PST
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Expert tips for moving vCenter to a new SQL Server
The vCenter database is the brain of any vSphere installation, and moving it should not be taken lightly. vExpert Rick Vanover shares a few extra tips to ensure success on the move.
Posted by Rick Vanover | November 7, 2011, 6:00 AM PST
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10 commands you should master when working with the Cisco IOS
Becoming proficient with the Cisco IOS means learning some essential commands. This quick reference describes 10 commands you'll need to rely on when handling various configuration and...
Posted by David Davis | June 13, 2008, 6:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by career@...
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Ten first steps with Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe walks you through some of the first tasks administrators perform when deploying a new Windows server on the network. Here's how it looks on Windows Server 2012.
Posted by Scott Lowe | September 18, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Still_Rockin
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Modifying the Windows 7 boot loader with the Boot Configuration Data Editor tool
In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, the bootloader was moved from boot.ini to a utility called BCDEdit. Derek Schauland shows you how to modify the boot config data with the new tool.
Posted by Derek Schauland | July 21, 2009, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by PurpleSkys
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How to navigate Start in Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe offers some tips for IT Pros new to navigating Start in the Windows Server 2012 environment. Here are some of the basics to finding your way around.
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 9, 2012, 11:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by technomom_z
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How SAS, Near Line (NL) SAS, and SATA disks compare
Scott Lowe breaks down the differences in reliability and performance between SAS, Near-Line SAS, and SATA drives.
Posted by Scott Lowe | February 7, 2012, 10:20 AM PST | Latest comment by DexterF
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Set up your first Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Host
John Joyner walks you through the steps of setting up a single virtualization host using Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V and points out some of the new features.
Posted by John Joyner | October 16, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by sourabhmishra
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How to perform four common tasks in Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 is different enough that are new ways to perform some of the most basic tasks. Scott Lowe goes over four of them in this tip.
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 22, 2012, 6:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by ivo@...
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Practice Cisco router configuration using a free emulator
With a simulator, there are always missing commands and programming errors, and it can never really be as complete as the real IOS. However, because an emulator runs the IOS, you get every feature...
Posted by David Davis | January 10, 2008, 11:47 AM PST | Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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The modular server approach for small organizations
There are no shortage of ways to design infrastructure to solve a specific problem. One popular new trend is the modular server, as Rick Vanover explains.
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 8, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by jwhitetr
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How to join your first Windows Server 2012 to your domain
It's release day for Windows Server 2012 and not too soon to learn how to add the new version to your domain. John Joyner takes you through the steps.
Posted by John Joyner | September 4, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by stan@...
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Microsoft announces four Windows Server 2012 editions: What you need to know
Scott Lowe explains Microsoft's new licensing for the four editions of Windows Server 2012. Here is what you need to know about upgrading and choosing the right edition.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 6, 2012, 8:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by skypilott2
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Infographic: Awesome data centers
This infographic from Whoishostingthis.com offers some statistics on the world's largest data centers.
Posted by Selena Frye | May 7, 2013, 9:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by VytautasB@...
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DIY SAN: Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces and iSCSI target
John Joyner shows you how to use Windows Server 2012 to create an iSCSI target and virtual disk that can be used for storage.
Posted by John Joyner | January 16, 2013, 6:00 AM PST | Latest comment by ascar.omarov@...
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How to share a folder in Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe reports that there are some slight changes with the file-sharing in Windows Server 2012. Here are the steps for sharing a file in the new version.
Posted by Scott Lowe | October 11, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by rick@...
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Diagram your network with these tools
Document your network by checking out our list of network diagramming tools (half the list are free). Submit a network diagram to us and get some TR swag.
Posted by Selena Frye | September 10, 2010, 11:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Anna1024
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How to install Windows Server 2012 on HP ProLiant Servers
John Joyner shows you the steps you need to take to successfully install Windows Server 2012 on HP ProLiant servers. Here are tips on HP drivers and utilities, firmware and software updates, and...
Posted by John Joyner | October 23, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Configure static NAT for inbound connections
Someone recently asked me how to configure Network Address Translation (NAT) so that computers on the Internet could access his internal Web and mail server through his Cisco router. This requires...
Posted by David Davis | June 6, 2007, 8:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by osaid.suliebi@...
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Two PowerShell scripts for retrieving user info from Active Directory
Obtaining user object information via Active Directory Users And Computers is fine for the one-time use, but it falls short for batch tasks. These two scripts make it easy to pull user information...
Posted by Rick Vanover | May 19, 2010, 12:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by volentib666
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How to manage employee photographs with Active Directory
John Joyner explains how to use the built-in features of Exchange 2010 with Outlook and Lync to add and manage employee photos in your organization.
Posted by John Joyner | June 18, 2012, 6:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by Rendman
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Exchange 2013: First-time installation and basic administration
The Cumulative Update 1 for Exchange 2013 adds on-premise co-existence with legacy Exchange Server versions. Check out the new features
Posted by John Joyner | May 20, 2013, 6:00 AM PDT
