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Selena Frye
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Selena Frye
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Death of the vRAM 'vtax': Report from VMworld
Scott Lowe and Rick Vanover share their thoughts on VMware's repeal of the "vTax" and what it means to competition between the big players in virtualization in this report from the floor of...
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 31, 2012, 7:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by AnnaR2010
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Getting certified in Windows Server 2012
Scott Lowe details the paths to Windows Server 2012 certification based on your current certs.
Posted by Scott Lowe | August 31, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by cap_rus
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Reporting on security with Microsoft Audit Collection Services
John Joyner explains how the Microsoft Audit Collection Services can augment IDS or IPS systems to make sure security policies are being implemented as expected.
Posted by John Joyner | August 28, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by manny34
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DNS tip for Windows Server 2012 systems using iSCSI
DNS never ceases to raise its head in the realm of troubleshooting. Rickatron shares a tip in this blog post for Windows Server systems running iSCSI.
Posted by Rick Vanover | August 27, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by jdcurry@...
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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 sonisick
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Working with the Drobo B1200i
Derek Schauland shares his experience setting up and working with the Drobo B1200i storage appliance for SMBs.
Posted by Derek Schauland | August 20, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by alenstanojevic@...
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Infographic: How do data centers grow?
This infographic shows the results of a poll of IT pros who responded to questions about how they were optimizing their data centers with respect to server consolidation, virtualization, and...
Posted by Selena Frye | August 17, 2012, 11:34 AM PDT
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Install the Data Protection Manager Central Console to manage backups
John Joyner explains how to install and use the DPM 2012 Central Console as part of the SCOM 2012 Console. The features you can enable allow you to manage backup operations for your organization.
Posted by John Joyner | August 14, 2012, 10:53 AM PDT
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Supported operating systems on Hyper-V with Windows Server 2012
Hyper-V in Windows Server 2012 brings a lot of new features, including additional operating systems. Rickatron lays out the list of options in this post.
Posted by Rick Vanover | August 13, 2012, 7:24 AM PDT
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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 PaleRider1861
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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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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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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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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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IPv6 in action: How Mythic Beasts does it
The transition to IPv6 is slow for most organizations but the hosting company Mythic Beasts has embraced the new IP protocol for its network. Take an inside look at how it works.
Posted by Nick Hardiman | June 5, 2013, 6:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sebastian.Blaziak@...
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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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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 sonisick
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Network-attached storage as a SOHO server alternative
Features available on today's NAS devices make them much more versatile -- they can even be a competitive alternative to a conventional server for a SOHO network.
Posted by Scott Reeves | May 29, 2013, 7:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by gechurch
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Software Defined Networking: What benefits will it bring, and when?
You can't avoid it. Software-defined anything seems to be taking over. IT pro Rick Vanover offers some thoughts on his approach to evaluating this new technology.
Posted by Rick Vanover | June 3, 2013, 5:45 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 PaleRider1861
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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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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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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 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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Key features of Next Generation Networks
Next Generation Networks have been a talking point for the last few years. Scott Reeves describes some of the features and talks about some of the advantages of NGNs.
Posted by Scott Reeves | June 10, 2013, 5:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by ivorho86
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Infographic: The life cycle of a server
Servers don't live that long, so what happens to them when their work is done? Check out this infographic's numbers on data center servers and their average lifespan.
Posted by Selena Frye | June 7, 2013, 7:52 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 ray.clune@...
