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PowerShell Community Extensions and PowerShell Plus
Both PowerShell Community Extensions and PowerShell Plus are important additions to your Windows PowerShell environment. In this excerpt from "Essential PowerShell" you'll learn how to download and install both, as well as the process of testing and ... Book Excerpt
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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 an... Webcast
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Step 7: Configuring the quarantine policy
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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Step 1: Learn how it works
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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Windows Server Undocumented Solutions: Chapter 6, 'Server management'
This chapter digs into the meaty parts of server management. Get the inside scoop on pain-free backups, undocumented preventative maintenance procedures and nifty policy strategies. As a bonus, you get some interesting tips on how to deal with migrat... Book Chapter
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SearchSecurity.com's Web Security School
Welcome to SearchSecurity.com's free Web Security School. Learn how to harden a Web server and apply countermeasures to prevent hackers from wreaking havoc with your Web site. Guest instructor Michael Cobb, author of IIS Security, guides you through ... School
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Designing a permission structure for directory service objects
Get best practices for assigning permissions to Active Directory objects in this excerpt from MCSE Exam Cram 2 book "Designing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network." Book Excerpt
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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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HP risks fading fortunes as a top IT supplier
For decades HP has been a preeminent supplier of products and services to corporate IT. But the company’s recent drama has some IT shops concerned for the future. News | 29 Sep 2011
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Five things Meg Whitman can do to make HP more competitive in IT
Few envy the task facing HP’s new CEO Meg Whitman in refocusing the company’s $130 billion business. But here is a handful of suggestions that could bolster IT’s confidence. Column | 26 Sep 2011
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Increased Windows support could help spur UCS adoption
Though new to IT, the adoption of unified computing systems could accelerate as Microsoft partnerships lead to better UCS support for Windows servers and apps. Column | 24 Jun 2010
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What's driving investments in Windows servers?
Studies have noted an uptick in x86 hardware purchases of late, the reasons for which align well with Microsoft's most recent OS and virtualization releases. Column | 21 May 2010
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Windows Server, x86 systems on the rise
An increased demand for x86 servers could make 2010 a big year for Windows Server deployments. News | 05 Mar 2010
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Server hardware upgrades vs. technology refreshes
Should you upgrade your aging equipment or purchase a new system? Understanding the benefits and pitfalls of each is key to making the right decision for your organization. Column | 21 Jan 2010
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Virtual server resiliency tips for high availability
Virtual servers are far more susceptible to availability issues than traditional ones. Learn to keep your servers resilient with these considerations and best practices. Column | 28 Dec 2009
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Microsoft server manager adds Linux, Unix support
With native support of Linux and Unix, this is not your Mom's MOM. Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 embraces the once unthinkable. Article | 28 Apr 2009
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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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Not as crazy as it sounds: How to run Server 2008 on a notebook
Whether it's for fun or a necessity of the job, here's how to get Windows Server running on a notebook. Tip
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Microsoft’s new server for tight budgets
Microsoft’s MultiPoint Server 2011 helps IT shops with limited funds that need to connect old computers to a central machine. Tip
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HWiNFO utility provides free Windows hardware scans and reports
Administrators can find in-depth server hardware information and generate reports with HWiNFO, an updated freeware utility for Windows systems. 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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How to reset a BIOS password
Our systems management expert explains how to reset a BIOS password. Ask the Expert
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System doesn't complete the defrag cycle
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How can I defrag the Virtual Memory in Windows XP?
What is the best way to defrag the Virtual Memory in Windows XP? Ask the Expert
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Does Remote Desktop work between workstations?
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Problems configuring Windows 2000 Server with RAID
Find possible reasons why an administrator can't create partitions when configuring a Windows 2000 server with RAID 1. Ask the Expert
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Changing Windows 2000 computer from workgroup to domain name in Windows Server 2003 network
An admin working in a simple Windows Server 2003 network is having problems changing his Window 2000 workstation from a workgroup to the domain name. Ask the Expert
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Experiencing remote-console problem
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Clients can't access Web sites created by Web Logic's Web Server
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Are tapes a reliable backup system?
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Problems with file sharing between two computers
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USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB)
USB 3.0, also known as SuperSpeed USB, is the next major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB). 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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master file table (MFT)
The master file table (MFT) is a database in which information about every file and directory on an NT File System (NTFS) volume is stored... (Continued) Definition
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Accelerated Hub Architecture (AHA) (or Intel Hub Architecture)
Accelerated Hub Architecture (AHA) (also called Intel Hub Architecture) is an Intel 800-series chipset design that uses a dedicated bus to transfer data between the two main processor chips instead of using the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)... Definition
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The Windows Report -- Analyzing the IT job market
In the September edition of The Windows Report, we take a look at Microsoft's certification roadmap, and Kevin Beaver calls in to discuss the current state of the IT job market, with tips on how to find a new job in IT (or keep the one you have). Cli... Video
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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
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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
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HP risks fading fortunes as a top IT supplier
For decades HP has been a preeminent supplier of products and services to corporate IT. But the company’s recent drama has some IT shops concerned for the future. News
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Five things Meg Whitman can do to make HP more competitive in IT
Few envy the task facing HP’s new CEO Meg Whitman in refocusing the company’s $130 billion business. But here is a handful of suggestions that could bolster IT’s confidence. Column
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About Server Hardware for Windows
Choosing the right server hardware – and when to replace it – is an important part of any Windows system administrator's job. Tips here cover topics such as the implication of multi-core processors for Windows and how (and why) to run Windows Server 2008 on a laptop, while articles cover technical angles such as how CPU caching speeds up processor performance.