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Determine a Windows Server build date with these one-liners

November 30, 2009 8:04am PST

With Windows Server systems, it can be difficult to determine when a system was built. Here's how you can determine a system's build date with two quick commands.

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10 reasons why you should begin phasing out Exchange public folders

January 22, 2010 10:22am PST

The Exchange public folders feature has become a little long in the tooth. Brien Posey explains why it's time to consider alternatives.

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Quick Tip: Block unwanted sites using the Windows hosts file

March 30, 2011 11:54am PDT

By adding entries to the Windows hosts file, you can block access to specific unwanted or known malware-infested websites. Jack Wallen explains how it works.

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Remove profiles on Windows Server 2008 with the Delprof2 utility

June 8, 2011 11:27am PDT

If you're looking for a profile management tool for Windows Server 2008, check out the community utility called Delprf2, which allows you to delete user profiles.

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Use the Print Management console for Windows Server 2008 print server

November 4, 2008 5:00am PST

Print serving is one of the Windows Server roles that generally require less ongoing maintenance. Take a fresh look at the printer server management options in Windows Server 2008.

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Configure a Hyper-V VM for automatic startup

February 20, 2012 9:00am PST

Ensuring all pre-requisite configuration of a virtual environment are online during a startup is critical to everything else working correctly. In this post, Rickatron shows a nifty option for...

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Understand the differences between basic disks and dynamic disks

July 26, 2005 7:00am PDT

What's the difference between basic disks and dynamic disks? In this Windows Server 2003 tip, Scott Lowe looks at both types of disks, examines the distinctions between them, and discusses how you...

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Fixing DNS and authentication problems when using a VPN

July 23, 2012 5:34am PDT

When you use a VPN to access a remote network you might need some configuration changes on the client PC to ensure you can access resources on both networks.

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10 things you should know about SQL Server 2005 Management Studio

February 3, 2006 8:00am PST

SQL Server 2005 Management Studio is a phenomenal advance over the tools provided with SQL Server 2000. Check out the improvements in SQL Server Management Studio, which makes it easier to locate...

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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server

May 18, 2010 5:00am PDT

Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.

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Exchange 2007: Increase the 10-MB received message limit

March 8, 2007 8:00am PST

Here's how to increase the 10-MB received message limit variable in Exchange 2007.

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Configuring explicit Run As on Windows Server 2008

February 24, 2009 5:34am PST

User Account Control changes how shell interactions are controlled by default. Bringing back the Run As functionality that we have become accustomed to is straightforward. IT guru Rick Vanover...

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Configuring Live Migration on Hyper-V Server 2012

July 9, 2012 6:00am PDT

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.

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How do I... Transfer logins from one SQL Server 2005 instance to another?

September 25, 2007 1:08pm PDT

In my last How do I..., I discussed how to restore a SQL Server to a new server. After the article published, I had some questions on the best way to move SQL Server logins from one SQL Server...

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Add a secure shell server to your Android tablet

January 24, 2013 11:46am PST

Jack Wallen takes a look at SSH Server, a free secure shell server that doesn't require you to root your Android tablet.

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Side-by-side comparisons of IaaS service providers

August 7, 2012 2:18pm PDT

Thoran Rodrigues compares the major players and some of the newcomers in the increasingly competitive IaaS space, examining both their service offerings and how well they meet user cloud concerns.

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Recover the master database in SQL Server

January 15, 2003 8:00am PST

If the master database fails, Microsoft SQL Server can be brought to its knees. See how to recognize this event and learn the steps for recovering the master database using the Enterprise Manager...

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How to configure Hyper-V VM boot order

February 19, 2013 11:48am PST

How a Hyper-V VM boots up will dictate a lot, especially if optical media are interchanged. IT pro Rick Vanover shows a few ways to manage boot order for Hyper-V virtual machines in this post.

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Five Webmin modules that give you added power and control

May 23, 2012 7:14am PDT

One of the best things about Webmin is that it's infinitely extendable. Here are several modules that will broaden your admin capabilities.

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10 reasons to explicitly convert SQL Server data types

March 13, 2008 12:47pm PDT

SQL Server converts data types in two ways -- the way it wants to and the way you tell it to. Most implicit conversions work the way you expect. It's the surprise conversions that cause trouble....