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Selena Frye
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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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Disable guest DHCP with Hyper-V DHCP Guard
Rickatron shows a nice front-side technique to prevent a rogue DHCP server in your Hyper-V infrastructure.
Posted by Rick Vanover | August 6, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter: Fast track from ESX to Hyper-V
John Joyner highlights a new tool from Microsoft that handles the conversion of VMware-based VMs to Hyper-V-based VMs. Here's how it works.
Posted by John Joyner | July 31, 2012, 2:08 PM PDT
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Configure event tasks with VMware Tools
vSphere VMs can have the driver enlightenment kit perform additional tasks on certain events. Rickatron shows a few tricks in this blog post.
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 30, 2012, 7:37 AM PDT
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PowerShell code to store user credentials encrypted for re-use
Michael Lubinski provides the PowerShell code and explanation of how it works for those who want to securely store a password for re-use.
Posted by Michael Lubinski | July 24, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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Add virtual Fibre Channel interfaces to Hyper-V VMs
Storage provisioning for Hyper-V requires a lot of planning. In this post, Rickatron shows one new Hyper-V feature to make virtualized Fibre Channel provisioning a lot easier with Windows Server...
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 23, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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Big changes in Configuration Manager 2012: Client settings
Scott Lowe explains the changes to client settings in System Center Configuration Manager. New options allow customization and more granular control of client PCs.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 19, 2012, 12:29 PM PDT
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Use vSphere scheduled tasks for additional sharpshooting
Automation is key, and in this blog, Rickatron shows how a few scheduled tasks can save late night trips into the office or remote connections can be avoided.
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 16, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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The evolution of the data center: Abstraction layers, STP and TRILL
Scott Lowe discusses the changing face of the data center, and how abstraction technologies are revolutionizing our old architectures.
Posted by Scott Lowe | July 13, 2012, 11:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by wingnut1024
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Configuring Live Migration on Hyper-V Server 2012
Hyper-V R3 brings a number of new and enhanced features, including changes to how settings are applied. Rickatron shows how to configure migration in Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V.
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 9, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT
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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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Hyper-V Server 2012: Game changer in the making
The free hypervisor space is incredibly competitive, or at least it was. Rick Vanover explains why this release will make the difference for Hyper-V.
Posted by Rick Vanover | July 2, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by senerakyol
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System Center 2012: Discovery options
Scott Lowe explains two discovery options in System Center 2012 and how you can use them to identify any resources you might want to manage through the Configuration Manager.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 26, 2012, 1:02 PM PDT
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What is the new normal for unified storage?
Unified storage is one of the most versatile platforms for IT environments today. In this post, Rickatron discusses what features need to be in unified storage today.
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 25, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Daniel Breslauer
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Microsoft SCCM 2012: Understand role-based access control
Scott Lowe explains the new security model in Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager of role-based access control. Here are the basics.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 19, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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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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What's new for Group Policy in Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe goes over some of the new features and improvements for Group Policy in Windows Server 2012, including support for Windows 8.
Posted by Scott Lowe | June 12, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT
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Tips and tricks for USB support with Hyper-V
USB doesn't have to be a three-letter curse word with Hyper-V. Rickatron shares some tips and new options for working around a lack of USB support for Hyper-V.
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 11, 2012, 11:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by jacks@...
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Why isn't it a Foxconn iPad? The road from microprocessor to consumer product
Have you ever wondered just how those chips wind up in the branded products you use and where they actually come from? For you curious types, Nick Hardiman has done the research for you.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 7, 2012, 8:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by stevebuck
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The case for better disaster recovery and business continuity
Guest contributor Darrell Riddle explains the factors that are pointing to increased IT spend on disaster recovery solutions and points to reducing data sprawl as one way to reduce storage costs.
Posted by Guest Contributor | June 6, 2012, 11:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by Lexi142
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
