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Five things to keep in mind when planning a server refresh cycle
Businesses are shortening server refresh cycles to benefit from more powerful and capable computing platforms.Tip
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Evaluating hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2
You might think selecting the right system to run Windows Server 2008 R2 would focus largely on price/performance factors. While these factors are high on the list, there are other key considerations. In this handbook, we explore hardware considerations for Windows Server 2008 R2, including processing power, memory, storage capacity and built-in networking connectivity and management hooks needed to properly run an application workload and a specific version of Windows Server. We also evaluate maintenance contracts and which one best suits your business needs, which hardware add-ons are worthy to bundle with the system and which built-in software you need to more easily deploy the hardware in production environments. We also review hardware requirements to get ready for Microsoft’s next-generation operating system.E-Handbook
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Cost considerations: When blade servers meet virtualization
When it comes to cost-effectiveness, do blade servers and virtualization combine to make CFOs happy?Tip
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Examining blade server options for Windows Server 2008 R2
It's a question asked with relative frequency: should I implement blade or rackmount hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2? The truth is there's no simple answer.Tip
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Determining what hardware is needed to support virtualization
Short- and long-term virtualization strategies are important to consider when choosing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2.Tip
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Rightsizing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2 editions
What's your hardware blueprint? Executing a good Microsoft Windows Serer 2008 R2 hardware plan can actually save money in the long run.Tip
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Deciding between blade and rack-mount gear for Windows Server 2008
Are you looking for scalability or performance? It's important to understand your needs before choosing a Windows Server hardware solution.Tip
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Windows Server 2008 R2 hardware selection tips
Getting Windows Server 2008 R2 to run efficiently takes a little bit of luck and a lot of hardware knowledge.Tip
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News Roundup: IBM supports Windows, Silverlight could be dead (again)
Will IBM's addition of mainframe support for Windows servers impact your enterprise? And is Silverlight finally dead? Answer these questions and more in this week's news summary.News | 11 Nov 2011
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News roundup: Chef does Windows, XP turns 10, and HP ARMs its servers
In this week's server news summary, learn how Opscode Chef enables Windows cloud automation, look back at XP's legacy, and get the latest on the ARM-Intel chip battle.News | 28 Oct 2011
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Case Study: Building a low-cost SATA array
Setting up a disk array with a limited budget can be challenging, but building a hardware-based array yourself serves as an effective, low-cost solution.Tip
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Cost considerations: When blade servers meet virtualization
When it comes to cost-effectiveness, do blade servers and virtualization combine to make CFOs happy?Tip
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Examining blade server options for Windows Server 2008 R2
It's a question asked with relative frequency: should I implement blade or rackmount hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2? The truth is there's no simple answer.Tip
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Determining what hardware is needed to support virtualization
Short- and long-term virtualization strategies are important to consider when choosing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2.Tip
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Rightsizing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2 editions
What's your hardware blueprint? Executing a good Microsoft Windows Serer 2008 R2 hardware plan can actually save money in the long run.Tip
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Deciding between blade and rack-mount gear for Windows Server 2008
Are you looking for scalability or performance? It's important to understand your needs before choosing a Windows Server hardware solution.Tip
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Understanding the parameters of Windows PowerShell functions
Parameters in Windows PowerShell can help admins better customize their functions, leading to improved input testing and more extensible commands.Tip
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PowerShell
PowerShell is a command line shell and scripting language for Microsoft Windows that allows users to control system administration and automate batch processing. (Continued...)Definition
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NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System)
NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System) is the file system that the Windows NT operating system uses for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk.Definition
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64-bit technology: What it means for your favorite apps
Increased memory benefits and faster performance have made 64-bit all the rage. But what about its affect on applications like Exchange and SQL Server? In this podcast, systems software engineer Gary Olsen calls in to discuss what 64-bit means to applications running in Windows environments.Podcast
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Getting familiar with 64-bit technology
In this webcast, systems software engineer Gary Olsen provides a detailed introduction to 64-bit technology. Here you'll learn about the key memory issues involved with 64-bit, as well as the decision points to be aware of when looking at X64, X86 and IA64 architectures.Webcast
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