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Test your Windows Server 2012 knowledge
How much do you know about Windows Server 2012, Microsoft's latest enhancement to its server product? Take our quick quiz. Quiz
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Step 6: Distribute the profile to remote users
Windows Server 2003's Network Access Quarantine Control (NAQC) prevents remote users from connecting to your network with machines that aren't secure. Step-by-Step Guide
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How access control works
This excerpt from Chapter 5 of "The definitive guide to Windows 2000 security" explains what access control really does. Book Excerpt
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Microsoft still playing catch up with Service Manager
Microsoft is closer to delivering System Center Service Manager, but after long delays, the company may have missed the boat. Article | 30 Nov 2009
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Has PowerShell's time come for Windows admins?
While some have been reluctant to accept Windows PowerShell as a vital management tool, new releases prove that Microsoft's command-line shell technology is here to stay. Article | 24 Nov 2009
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Citrix one-ups VMware with Provisioning Server in XenServer 4.1
With Ardence-derived Provisioning Server included in the latest version of XenServer, administrators can now stream OS images to virtual or physical machines. Article | 08 Feb 2008
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Server data sheets: How they can simplify your server installations
Servers are complex environments that are constantly changing, especially if users are assigned to them. A server data sheet allows you to keep track of all those changes. Here's what a server data sheet should contain. Article | 28 Feb 2007
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Windows Server 2003 SP1 shaping up
Microsoft has released a second preview version of the update for the server operating system, as well as two tune-up versions of its 64-bit editions. Article | 09 Feb 2005
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Provisioning for success with Hyper-V virtual machine deployments
With the ease in which new virtual machines can go up these days, VM sprawl can quickly get out of hand without the proper provisioning standards in place. Tip
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Sysinternals Autoruns utility beefs up software debugging
Already popular among Windows admins, the Autoruns utility has been tweaked to further improve the process of troubleshooting software issues on slow or unresponsive systems. Tip
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The philosophy of just-in-time server provisioning
By taking advantage of virtualization and other technologies, admins can learn to provision and deploy new servers quicker than ever. Tip
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An introduction to dynamic storage provisioning for Windows
Administrators can and save money reduce wasted disk space by implementing dynamic server provisioning in their environments. Tip
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Creating an energy-efficient server environment
Configuring servers to consume less power can yield significant savings. See how to make your servers more efficient with Core Parking, a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Top five Server Core management tips for Windows 2008
While there are several advantages to using the bare-bones Server Core Installation of Windows 2008, it can still be a challenge for some admins who are used to working with a GUI. Here you'll find some useful tricks to take the headaches out of Serv... Tip
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Does Microsoft Hyper-V fit in the dynamic data center?
Server virtualization has made the prospects of the dynamic data center a reality for organizations interested in minimizing costs. But does the first iteration of Hyper-V have what it takes to support it? Tip
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Data Protection Manager 2007: Relief from branch office backup headaches
The ability to easily back up applications is just one of the key improvements Microsoft made to Data Protection Manager 2007. In this article, Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen breaks down the basics of DPM and offers some helpful backup tips for Windows adm... Tip
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Windows server management with Remote Desktop
When managing server rights with Remote Desktop, you can inadvertently prevent users from completing necessary tasks. See how to selectively manage user rights in this tip. Tip
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Improve your Windows server's performance: 10 tips in 10 minutes
There are a number of simple things you can do to help increase your server's performance. None of these things -- with the possible exception of moving the pagefile to a dedicated disk -- will do much by itself, but collectively these techniques can... Tip
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How to perform an inter-site replication between two domain controllers
Our server management expert explains how to perform an inter-site replication between two domain controllers. Ask the Expert
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Can I install Exchange 2003 on a 64-bit machine and upgrade it to Exchange 2007?
Our server management expert explains why Windows administrators cannot install Exchange 2003 on a 64-bit machine and then upgrade to Exchange 2007. Ask the Expert
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Can I rename a server once it's been promoted to DC status?
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Getting error message when running Security Patch Sync package
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How can I set up a logon script to extend the SMS cache?
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AD login script works on test server but not on new users' PCs
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What is the big difference between Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Small Business Server?
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Is there an easy way to log on to two separate, non-trusted domains?
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How can I restrict what users can seeon their desktops and in Control Panel?
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What are the differences between NT DNS and Win2k DNS?
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domain controller
Primary domain controller (PDC) and backup domain controller (BDC) are roles that can be assigned to a server in a network of computers that use the Windows NT operating system. Definition
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Test your Windows Server 2012 knowledge
How much do you know about Windows Server 2012, Microsoft's latest enhancement to its server product? Take our quick quiz. Quiz
-
Provisioning for success with Hyper-V virtual machine deployments
With the ease in which new virtual machines can go up these days, VM sprawl can quickly get out of hand without the proper provisioning standards in place. Tip
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Sysinternals Autoruns utility beefs up software debugging
Already popular among Windows admins, the Autoruns utility has been tweaked to further improve the process of troubleshooting software issues on slow or unresponsive systems. Tip
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The philosophy of just-in-time server provisioning
By taking advantage of virtualization and other technologies, admins can learn to provision and deploy new servers quicker than ever. Tip
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An introduction to dynamic storage provisioning for Windows
Administrators can and save money reduce wasted disk space by implementing dynamic server provisioning in their environments. Tip
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Creating an energy-efficient server environment
Configuring servers to consume less power can yield significant savings. See how to make your servers more efficient with Core Parking, a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Microsoft still playing catch up with Service Manager
Microsoft is closer to delivering System Center Service Manager, but after long delays, the company may have missed the boat. Article
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Has PowerShell's time come for Windows admins?
While some have been reluctant to accept Windows PowerShell as a vital management tool, new releases prove that Microsoft's command-line shell technology is here to stay. Article
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Top five Server Core management tips for Windows 2008
While there are several advantages to using the bare-bones Server Core Installation of Windows 2008, it can still be a challenge for some admins who are used to working with a GUI. Here you'll find some useful tricks to take the headaches out of Serv... Tip
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Does Microsoft Hyper-V fit in the dynamic data center?
Server virtualization has made the prospects of the dynamic data center a reality for organizations interested in minimizing costs. But does the first iteration of Hyper-V have what it takes to support it? Tip
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About Microsoft Windows Server Provisioning
When a new Windows server is deployed, the software it needs to run, including the operating system, must be loaded on the machine. Server provisioning software and tools are designed to automate this process, making it much easier for Windows administrators to deploy multiple servers. This topic page offers news and tips for IT pros who are looking for the best server provisioning tools and techniques.