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An admin's guide to 2012's Patch Tuesdays
This guide will update you about recent, most critical patches and bulletins issued so far this year for Patch Tuesdays. guide
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Windows Server certification FAQ
Learn all the basic requirements, costs and benefits for Microsoft Windows Server certification. Feature
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Mark Minasi: Windows Server could aid Microsoft's cloud ambitions
Windows expert Mark Minasi discusses the future of Windows Server 2008 and where Microsoft's cloud strategy fits into the mix. Q&A
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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 Management Tutorial
A lot has changed since the release of Microsoft’s first-generation hypervisor technology. See what’s new and what you may have missed with this comprehensive guide to all things Hyper-V. Learning Guide
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Server virtualization with Hyper-V
With the release of Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft breathed new life into Hyper-V -- boosting its performance and capabilities. This chapter gives you an introduction to server virtualization and how Hyper-V and its components fit into that bigger... Chapter Download
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How to configure backups and perform restores in Windows Server 2008
Discover tips on backing up your Windows Server 2008 operating system and data as well as info on performing restores in this chapter excerpt from "Windows Server 2008 How-To". Book Excerpt
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Windows Server 2008 Learning Guide
This guide provides resources on every aspect of your Windows Server 2008 migration, with info on developing a migration strategy and in-depth overviews of all of the operating system's most important new features. Learning Guide
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Overlooked security in Windows Server 2008
In this series, Windows expert Don Jones breaks down some crucial security issues that all administrators should consider before deploying Windows Server 2008, with details on Windows PowerShell, Server Core and Network Access Protection. Special Report
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Developing a solid Windows Server 2008 backup and recovery strategy
No organization can survive without a quality backup and recovery plan. This excerpt from "Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference" provides tips for creating a sound backup and restore strategy for those running Microsoft's latest server operati... Book Excerpt
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PowerShell resources for Windows Server 2008
Interested in learning Windows PowerShell? This excerpt from "Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference" provides tips for those looking to get the most out of Microsoft's scripting language. Book Excerpt
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Microsoft patches MSXML, IE, hardens Windows Update
July's Patch Tuesday update fixes vulnerabilities in IE and MSXML. Plus, Microsoft hardened Windows Update certificates. News | 10 Jul 2012
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Microsoft patches 23 security vulnerabilities, three critical bulletins
Microsoft addressed 23 vulnerabilities as part of its May Patch Tuesday update, addressing flaws in Windows and Office. News | 08 May 2012
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Microsoft issues four critical fixes for April Patch Tuesday
April's Patch Tuesday announcement from Microsoft included four critical bulletins addressing flaws in Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer. News | 10 Apr 2012
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News roundup: Windows Intune 2.0 and Server 8 standards-based storage
Review this week's essential server news, including details on Microsoft's latest cloud-based release, an update on its forthcoming cloud-optimized OS, and a report on FY 2012 Q1 financials. News | 21 Oct 2011
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Windows Server 2008 is future king but Windows Server 2003 rules now
Windows Server 2008 R2 is gaining momentum but eight years after its introduction many IT shops still depend on Windows Server 2003 to run their mission-critical applications. News | 20 Oct 2011
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Microsoft’s June patches fix Windows Server 2008 flaws
Windows administrators keep their jobs this month thanks to a hefty 34 security fixes to some mainstay products, including Windows Server 2008 and R2. News | 14 Jun 2011
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IT shops keep Windows Server 2003, despite risks
Enterprises don’t let Microsoft’s Support Lifecycle policies dictate their upgrade cycles. But unless they buy hotfix support for Windows Server 2003, it could lead to trouble. News | 29 Sep 2010
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Enterprises eyeball new Windows server, Win 7 with care
IT pros using Windows XP are in no rush to upgrade to Windows 7, while Vista users are more eager. And despite Windows Server 2008 R2's compelling features, adoption will be slow. Article | 23 Jul 2009
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Microsoft adds hypervisor support to Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft will increase hypervisor support in Windows Server 2008 R2 to 64 CPUs. It will also feature file classification and branch cache improvements for those running the OS with Windows 7. Article | 11 May 2009
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SP2 beta coming for Windows Server 2008, Vista
Hundreds of fixes and new hardware support await IT administrators in this SP2 beta release, available on TechNet. Article | 04 Dec 2008
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Revisiting DCPromo in Active Directory: what's changed?
Admins might have experience with the DCPromo tool in Windows Server's Server Manager. Learn about its history and where it's going. Tip
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Extracting data from memory dumps with Event Tracing for Windows
Admins facing Windows Server frequent hangs and crashes can use a number of tools, like Event Tracing for Windows, to catch a badly behaving task. Windows Server
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Four Server Core myths: Busted!
Microsoft's Server Core installation option for Windows Server has many benefits, but persistent inaccuracies have limited its widespread adoption. Tip
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When to use server core deployments with Windows Server 2008
Windows Server core deployments offer advantages to administrators in certain situations, but the minimalist approach is not for everyone. Tip
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What happened to the disk cleanup utility in Windows Server 2008?
Useful desktop applications like cleanmgr.exe are missing from the server editions of Windows. There is a way to get them back. Tip
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Testing top Microsoft support tools for Windows 2008 compatibility
For years Microsoft has worked to expand its slate of troubleshooting tools for admins. But with no Support Tools to download for the latest OS, do the same utilities still apply? Tip
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Is turning off User Account Control in Windows a good idea?
Old-school admins might be tempted to turn off User Account Control for the sake of their legacy programs, but the practice could easily do more harm than good. Tip
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Core Configurator 2.0 puts the GUI back in Server Core
Admins can implement Server Core faster with the latest version of Core Configurator, a GUI-based open source tool for Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Should you install Microsoft Hyper-V on Server Core?
The Hyper-V role for the Server Core installation of Windows 2008 R2 can be a practical alternative for managing virtual environments, but it's not ideal for all scenarios. Tip
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Licensing virtual machines: Windows 2008 Standard, Enterprise or Datacenter edition?
Now that most machines are virtual rather than physical, Windows licensing can get a bit complicated. In this tip, learn exactly how many Microsoft licenses you need to cover your infrastructure and prevent the Business Software Alliance from showing... Tip
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Why does a PowerShell command run fine locally, but not remotely?
Admins starting to use PowerShell's Remoting features may run into some growing pains with remote commands. Combat these with a few simple tricks. Answer
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft. Definition
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MinWin
MinWin is the lowest level of the Windows operating system. It runs the kernel, the TCP/IP stack and basic system services; it is self-contained and has no understanding of, or dependence upon, the rest of the Windows operating system. Definition
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Server Core
Server Core is a bare-bones installation option for computers running the Windows Server 2008 operating system. The installation results in a server environment that is easy to manage and maintain but offers less functionality than more complex optio... Definition
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Running Hyper-V on Server Core
This screencast explains why Server Core is the ideal platform for the Hyper-V role in Windows 2008, and breaks down how to prepare it for Hyper-V deployment. Video
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Breaking down the RODC with Windows 2008
In part two of our interview with Microsoft senior technical product manager Justin Graham, learn how the read-only domain controller can help improve branch office security. Video
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New AD features in Windows 2008
In this video from TechEd 2008, Microsoft senior technical product manager Justin Graham discusses some of the lesser known improvements made to Active Directory with Windows Server 2008. Here you'll get details on features such as stickiness prevent... Video
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Author Mark Minasi dissects Windows 2008
Whether you are looking for reasons to deploy Windows Server 2008 or waiting, best-selling Windows server author Mark Minasi offers his usual trenchant opinion in this exclusive interview. Minasi parses the best and worst of Microsoft's newest server... Video
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Revisiting DCPromo in Active Directory: what's changed?
Admins might have experience with the DCPromo tool in Windows Server's Server Manager. Learn about its history and where it's going. Tip
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Why does a PowerShell command run fine locally, but not remotely?
Admins starting to use PowerShell's Remoting features may run into some growing pains with remote commands. Combat these with a few simple tricks. Answer
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An admin's guide to 2012's Patch Tuesdays
This guide will update you about recent, most critical patches and bulletins issued so far this year for Patch Tuesdays. guide
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Extracting data from memory dumps with Event Tracing for Windows
Admins facing Windows Server frequent hangs and crashes can use a number of tools, like Event Tracing for Windows, to catch a badly behaving task. Windows Server
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Microsoft patches MSXML, IE, hardens Windows Update
July's Patch Tuesday update fixes vulnerabilities in IE and MSXML. Plus, Microsoft hardened Windows Update certificates. News
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Microsoft patches 23 security vulnerabilities, three critical bulletins
Microsoft addressed 23 vulnerabilities as part of its May Patch Tuesday update, addressing flaws in Windows and Office. News
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 is the server operating system developed by Microsoft. Definition
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Microsoft issues four critical fixes for April Patch Tuesday
April's Patch Tuesday announcement from Microsoft included four critical bulletins addressing flaws in Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer. News
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Windows Server certification FAQ
Learn all the basic requirements, costs and benefits for Microsoft Windows Server certification. Feature
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News roundup: Windows Intune 2.0 and Server 8 standards-based storage
Review this week's essential server news, including details on Microsoft's latest cloud-based release, an update on its forthcoming cloud-optimized OS, and a report on FY 2012 Q1 financials. News
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About Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 officially launched in February 2008 as the successor to Microsoft's previous server OS, Windows Server 2003. This topic page features news, guides and expert technical advice for working with Windows Server 2008, as well as tips on several new features such as Server Core, Hyper-V and the read-only domain controller (RODC). You'll also find details on enhancements to Microsoft Terminal Services and Active Directory, and a variety of new Windows Server 2008 tools and utilities for Windows administrators.