Physical-to-virtual conversions have a few gotchas, but they may be the best option when a proper application, data, and configuration migration isn't possible.

Find out which three modules to install on your Apache server to lock it down and prevent DDoS, Slowloris, and DNS Injection attacks.

Use PowerShell to shave time off routine tasks like renaming computers. Here are some commands to try.

This simple example demonstrates how to get virtual hosts up and running quickly on your WAMP server.

Connecting with customers doesn't mean you have to be face to face. Consultants can often please their clients and take care of business through remote support.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials will now allow Essentials features in larger domains as a Windows Server role. See what else John Joyner picked as the best new features.

Rick Vanover lists the short definitions for 50 VMware terms and acronyms you should get to know if you're venturing into a VMware project.

When creating a Hyper-V virtual machine from scratch, beware of issues with Windows licenses and disk creation. Oh, and don't forget the administrator password!

IBM Watson wowed the tech industry and a corner of U.S. pop culture with its 2011 win against two of Jeopardy's greatest champions. Here's how IBM pulled it off and a look at what Watson's real career is going to be.

Nick Hardiman explains the seemingly arcane engineering of the IPv6 address. Find out what makes it tick.

TechNet is gone, but it's still possible to get low-cost versions of Microsoft operating systems, applications, and server software. Ed Bott breaks down the various TechNet alternatives.

John Joyner explains how to use the Windows Server 2012 built-in backup application to restore a system image.

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.

With huge cloud players building their own stripped-down servers on a massive scale, midsize data centers could reap benefits from the altered server landscape.

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 techniques for assisted installation.