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Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 Screenshots

July 18, 2007 6:04pm PDT

As a free download, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 provides can provide cost-effective server virtualization. This gallery's 20 images show you how to download and configure Virtual Server 2005...

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How to install Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V and Windows 7 on the same partition

September 20, 2010 10:11am PDT

Blogger Colin Smith explains how to install Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V and Windows 7 on the same disk partition by booting from a VHD that contains the entire WS2K8R2 OS within a single,...

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Key features in the upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2

November 18, 2008 5:00am PST

Microsoft plans to release an R2 edition of Windows Server 2008 in 2009 or 2010. Here are the key features of the R2 release that you need to know.

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Why the Windows Server 2003 R2 disc matters

May 5, 2008 7:01am PDT

Even if you don't insert the R2 disc during the install for Windows Server R2, you should still allow the step to proceed during the post install process. If you skipped this step, here's how to...

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Spotlight: visionapp Remote Desktop 2010 R2

August 27, 2010 2:54am PDT

visionapp Remote Desktop 2010 R2 enables administrators to connect to servers using various connection methods. Find out how to install and configure visionapp Remote Desktop 2010 R2, and learn...

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Prioritize network traffic with QoS policies to control bandwidth usage

June 13, 2011 11:12am PDT

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.

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Configure server, desktop, and laptop power options with Group Policy

May 31, 2011 11:13am PDT

IT pros can use Group Policy to ensure that an energy policy is efficiently deployed to computers centrally. Learn how to enforce a power management policy on Windows Server 2008 R2 computer accounts.

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Max your ROI on virtualization hosts with Hyper-V: Dynamic Memory

May 31, 2011 10:30am PDT

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...

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Disable Server Manager and Initial Configuration Tasks via Group Policy

May 4, 2011 7:37am PDT

Windows Servers by default run the Initial Configuration Task tool and the Server Manager at login. Rick Vanover describes how to disable this auto launch via Group Policy in Windows Server 2008 R2.

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Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 for Windows Server 2008 R2: iSCSI SAN for the masses

May 3, 2011 6:00am PDT

John Joyner explains how a free software package can transform Windows Server 2008 R2 into an iSCSI SAN provider and provide a cheap entry to private clouds with repurposed physical servers.

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Configure SNMP monitoring with network devices in SCOM 2007 R2

May 2, 2011 6:47am PDT

System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 can discover and provide operational monitoring of network infrastructure, such as routers and switches. Learn how to set up a network device monitor.

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Back up the System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 RMS encryption key

April 25, 2011 7:16am PDT

For System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 environments, protecting the encryption key is a critical task. Rick Vanover shows how to perform this step.

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Configure a remote database for System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2

April 13, 2011 7:19am PDT

As with any enterprise application, requirements can exist to keep database installations on centralized servers that provide shared SQL Server installations. Learn how to set System Center...

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Automate the System Center 2007 R2 prerequisite configuration with PowerShell

March 30, 2011 6:43am PDT

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 has some additional configuration items for standard roles. Rick Vanover shows how to automate the configuration.

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10 tips for upgrading to SQL Server 2008 R2

March 28, 2011 12:33pm PDT

There are a lot of ways a SQL Server upgrade can go wrong. Brien Posey offers some advice on how to minimize problems and ensure a successful upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2.

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Save 20% When You Upgrade Your Skills to Windows Server 2008 R2

February 4, 2011 12:00am PST

Windows Server 2008 has upgraded. Have you? Learn what's new in Windows Server 2008 R2 and get a 20% savings on course 10159: Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Skills to Windows Server...

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Benefit from Windows Server 2008 R2's System Performance Report

December 31, 2010 2:13pm PST

Rick Vanover explains how Windows Server 2008 R2's built-in System Performance Report can help you troubleshoot issues.

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Windows Small Business Server 2011 beta is available

November 8, 2010 8:43am PST

Now that we're finally comfortable with Windows Server 2008 R2, it's time to learn about Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials editions.

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Build .VHDs offline with Server Manager

September 9, 2010 4:39am PDT

A secret Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows 7 trick is that you can manage virtual hard disks without installing Hyper-V. Rick Vanover explains how to manage .VHDs in standalone fashion.

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Server administration with visionapp Remote Desktop 2010 R2

August 27, 2010 11:47pm PDT

If you need a tool to manage additional protocols, or if you want to be able to share a single administrative toolset with the entire support staff, visionapp Remote Desktop 2010 R2 is worth a look.

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