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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye
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Save big bucks without risk: Get the most from Windows Server 2008 Backup Utility
John Joyner demonstrates how the built-in backup utility in Windows Server 2008 can be used for multiple scheduled daily backups and for off-site archiving in case of disaster.
Posted by John Joyner | July 7, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by shivkumar.makwani@...
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Managed network vs. managed router: What the carriers aren't telling you
Guest Contributor James Whitemore explains why he thinks a cloud-based managed network is a better alternative than managed routers and lists seven benefits this approach can provide.
Posted by Guest Contributor | July 5, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT
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Have we forgotten how powerful Group Policy is?
In critical times for Microsoft, we may have underestimated this centralized management solution for Windows systems. IT pro Rick Vanover will try not to start a fight, but highlight a long-time...
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 5, 2011, 8:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by jensongroves
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Nuts about Nets: Wi-Fi diagnostics you can trust
It's difficult to predict how modern-day 802.11 networks will behave. Learn how IMMI technology enables better decisions.
Posted by Michael Kassner | July 1, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Day 1 at the new job: What not to do even if you're the hotshot geek
CCIE Recruiter Eman Conde cautions that finally landing that new job doesn't mean you can relax. Even if you're the new hotshot geek on staff, it's easy to slip up on the first day. Here's his...
Posted by Emmanuel Conde | June 30, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Lazarus439
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DirectAccess with Microsoft UAG: A smart way to start using IPv6
John Joyner suggests one way for organizations to start using IPv6 -- by deploying a solution that allows remote workers to access IPv6-based corporate resources over the public IPv4 Internet.
Posted by John Joyner | June 28, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT | Latest comment by ns.grady@...
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How far is too far to troubleshoot on servers?
When it comes to ensuring that critical workloads are kept highly available, keen troubleshooting skills are necessary. But how much troubleshooting effort should be exerted? IT pro Rick Vanover...
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 27, 2011, 6:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Nov7
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The cloud is coming for you: Eight ways it may change how you work
For network specialists, the shift to cloud computing will have a significant impact on several aspects of their jobs. Mark Underwood suggests eight areas of change to start thinking about now.
Posted by Mark Underwood | June 27, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by chdchan@...
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Poll results: The state of the network administrator? Stretched thin.
Last week's quick survey of network admins shows an unsurprising number who are finding less time for training, squeezing all they can out of less-than-cutting edge technology, and spending most...
Posted by Selena Frye | June 21, 2011, 1:53 PM PDT | Latest comment by kimico
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IPv6 Day post-mortem: Smooth sailing or hidden gotchas?
Mark Underwood provides the after-action report for the recent IPv6 day. Find out how the trial-run actually went for some of those who participated and what overall participation was like.
Posted by Mark Underwood | June 21, 2011, 12:45 PM PDT | Latest comment by pgit
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Defining and defending private clouds with MS System Center and Forefront
John Joyner explains how you can achieve the same managed Windows updates and anti-malware defense to PCs that Intune provides by setting up Microsoft System Center and FEP.
Posted by John Joyner | June 20, 2011, 12:00 PM PDT
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New servers shipping with 10 Gbps interfaces: Time to upgrade?
The 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade is a tough one for many organizations to roll in. IT pro Rick Vanover highlights how the built-in aspect is a big step in the right direction for the next...
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 20, 2011, 6:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by nick.ferrar@...
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The state of the network administrator today
Has your role as a network administrator changed in the last few years? What technology changes or related trends have affected your job the most? Answer these short poll questions to give us an...
Posted by Selena Frye | June 14, 2011, 1:34 PM PDT | Latest comment by TyDavis22
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Clear up confusion between Connection Profiles and tunnel-groups on the Cisco ASA
CCIE Brandon Carroll explains how Connection Profiles fit into the Group Policy mix on the Cisco ASA firewall. Here is a tip about how to use the Preview Commands option to help you understand...
Posted by Brandon Carroll | June 14, 2011, 9:00 AM PDT
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Prioritize network traffic with QoS policies to control bandwidth usage
Brien Posey goes over the basics of setting up QoS polices in Windows Server 2008 R2 that will allow you to prioritize latency-sensitive applications to make sure they always get the needed bandwidth.
Posted by Brien Posey | June 13, 2011, 11:12 AM PDT
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Parts on the shelf: A waste or self-insurance?
Every IT environment will keep some amount of spare parts. But how much is too much? IT expert Rick Vanover shares some pros and cons of this practice.
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 13, 2011, 6:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by b4real@...
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Windows Azure Web, Worker, and VM roles demystified
John Joyner says that some IT pros may have avoided possible benefits from Microsoft's Azure because its terminology is geared to developers. Here's a quick take on Azure VM roles and what they...
Posted by John Joyner | June 7, 2011, 1:00 PM PDT
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Getting started with the Zimbra email appliance
Rick Vanover has created a quick gallery tutorial on installing and configuring the Zimbra email appliance.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 7, 2011, 12:30 PM PDT
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Consider power line conditioning for additional protection
Whenever technology is deployed outside of a datacenter, sometimes an uninterruptable power supply isn't enough. IT pro Rick Vanover shares experience leveraging power line conditioning systems.
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 3, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Justin James
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Max your ROI on virtualization hosts with Hyper-V: Dynamic Memory
John Joyner explains how to enable the Dynamic Memory feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 to increase the number of guest Windows computers that can run simultaneously on your host(s) at no...
Posted by John Joyner | May 31, 2011, 10:30 AM PDT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
