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Making the move to solid-state disk drives in a SAN/NAS
SSDDs can boost storage performance and conserve power significantly – if you’re willing to pay the price. Column
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eZines and eBooks for Windows server professionals
A library of Windows server resources, with technical advice for IT professionals on working with the latest storage technologies, file systems, Windows Server 2008 and more. Windows eBook and eZine L
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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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The Windows manager's guide to iSCSI SANs
This eBook goes over the benefits of using iSCSI SAN technology with Windows file servers, SQL Server and Exchange Server 2007. E-Book
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iSCSI SAN solutions getting boost by shared storage, virtual servers
Enterprises are increasingly considering iSCSI SANs for departmental applications, server workloads that aren't bandwidth-intensive, and virtual servers. In fact, the connection between shared storage and virtualized servers is changing the iSCSI SAN... Feature
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SAN management for Windows file storage
This collection of articles, mediacasts and eBook chapters provide in-depth details on the inner-workings of storage area networks, including tips on backup and recovery strategies, iSCSI and disk management. Tech Roundup
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Project Web Access with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
This excerpt from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" explains some of the new Project Web Access features that are included with Project Server 2007. Book Excerpt
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Access control in Windows 2000: Tying it all together
This excerpt from Chapter 5 of "The definitive guide to Windows 2000 security" summarizes how Windows 2000 uses access control. Book Excerpt
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Best practices for SAN configuration and administration
Storage headaches tend to get worse over time, but following the proper configuration and management steps can be the perfect remedy for your SAN-related woes. Column | 10 May 2010
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Microsoft shows maturing IT management vision
Microsoft fleshed out its Systems Center roadmap and released some new tools this week, including the long awaited Service Manager. Article | 22 Apr 2010
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The challenges of iSCSI storage deployments for Windows
While an iSCSI deployment might sound like a good idea, it's not always the right move. Most often it's the minor details that can trip you up. Column | 18 Mar 2010
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Service assesses storage needs for server virtualization
Hewlett-Packard's SAN Readiness Assessment for Server Virtualization looks at current storage to see if it's enough for planned server virtualization projects. Article | 01 Sep 2009
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AutoTrader plans VMware move from iSCSI to NFS
Usually iSCSI is billed as the easiest networked storage protocol to use with VMware, but an IT manager at NetApp shop AutoTrader.com says that NFS will be even simpler. Article | 26 Mar 2008
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Users make iSCSI SANs with USB keys
Users say that Open-E's iSCSI SAN software, which is delivered on a USB stick, is more affordable than prepackaged systems and has more support than free iSCSI target products. Article | 31 Jul 2007
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HP low-end appliance starts at $5K
The IP SAN/NAS box endeavors to meet SMB IT managers halfway with automated setup and configuration wizards. Article | 19 Sep 2006
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EqualLogic updates storage provisioning software
Users have more options when it comes to pooling storage with version 3.0 of EqualLogic's array software, but some are wondering whatever happened to the SAS disks. Article | 31 Jul 2006
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A Windows administrator's guide to managing iSCSI SANs
This compilation of tips will help you optimize the use of your company's iSCSI SANs. Article | 19 Apr 2006
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Are SANs too hard to install? Vote now
Cast your vote in our current poll on Microsoft's plan for making SANs simple to install. Article | 03 Mar 2006
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File classification the automated way with Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 offers the new File Classification Infrastructure, simplifying the content administration of network files in Windows environments. Tip
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A first look at Storage Explorer for Windows Server 2008
We've had Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Now say hello to Storage Explorer, a new Windows Server 2008 utility designed to help improve the management of SAN resources. Tip
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Quick hits: Troubleshooting service account failure, batch job execution
Find details on three interesting problems for Windows administrators, with info on how to solve each one. Topics include issues with service account passwords, batch jobs and returning user properties with the RunAs command. Tip
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Backup and recovery for data migrated to networked storage
Backup and restore procedures for SAN- and NAS-based storage systems differ from traditional direct-attached storage, with minimal effects on system performance. Tip
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Moving structured data sources to networked storage
There are many advantages to hosting structured data on a SAN or NAS. Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold breaks down the migration process and provides details on how networked storage can benefit your Windows environment. Tip
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Making the move from DAS to SAN and NAS
In the first of this three-part series, Microsoft MVP Mark Arnold explains why so many organizations have moved unstructured data from Windows file servers to SAN and NAS and then breaks down the process of migrating that data safely and easily. Tip
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Avoid print queue overload with priority printing
What Microsoft Windows admin hasn't dealt with the issue of printer queue overload caused by frivolous end users who tie up network resources for hours on end with large and non-essential print jobs? Here's a simple workaround to this perennial probl... Tip
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OpenFiler turns any server with attached storage into SAN or NAS appliance
An open-source storage management operating system called OpenFiler can turn any server with a disk array or other attached storage into a NAS or SAN appliance in minutes. Tip
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Manage servers and SANs better by understanding SCSI
Most servers and SANs use SCSI drives, which typically perform better than the IDE hard drives prevalent in workstations and consumer-grade computers. In short, it's almost impossible for an administrator to allocate storage in a SAN, build a cluster... Tip
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Performance Logs and Alerts: A guide to the Windows Server 2003 utility
Performance Logs and Alerts is one of performance monitoring tools in Windows Server 2003. This tip discusses the tool's two types of logs: counter logs and trace logs. Tip
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Which tasks take the most time in managing a SAN and why?
Which tasks take the most time in managing a SAN and why? Ask the Expert
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SAN management vs. other storage management
Why is the area of SAN management so different from other enterprise storage management functions (or is it)? Ask the Expert
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Implement group policy with Windows 2003 SBS
We purchased Windows 2003 SBS. We are going to install it in an environment where we have clients of Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Please explain the procedure to implement AD, DNS, DHCP and Group policy. We have one more 2003 server which... Ask the Expert
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Trouble using graphics card with Windows XP Pro
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Troubleshooting Active Directory and domain controllers
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Help configuring FTP service on a Windows 2000 server
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Problems with monitor and motherboard
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How can I remove inherited permissions from one person, not everyone in the folder?
An administrator wants to know why, if he tries to remove inherited permissions from one person, he ends up removing them from everyone in that folder. Ask the Expert
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ADSL setup causing error message
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What are the ramifications of doing a broad scale change to domain accounts?
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Windows 7 speeds up Windows Server 2008 R2 Migrations
Could enthusiasm over Windows 7 speed up Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments? In the latest edition of The Windows Report, Greg Shields tackles that question and talks about some of his favorite new R2 features. Click for full size Video
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The Windows Report -- BranchCache for Windows 2008 R2
In the July edition of The Windows Report, Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen offers his thoughts on Windows Server 2008 R2's BranchCache feature, followed by a new tip for cleaning up your server from Windows expert Brien Posey. Video
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Making the move to solid-state disk drives in a SAN/NAS
SSDDs can boost storage performance and conserve power significantly – if you’re willing to pay the price. Column
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Best practices for SAN configuration and administration
Storage headaches tend to get worse over time, but following the proper configuration and management steps can be the perfect remedy for your SAN-related woes. Column
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Microsoft shows maturing IT management vision
Microsoft fleshed out its Systems Center roadmap and released some new tools this week, including the long awaited Service Manager. Article
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The challenges of iSCSI storage deployments for Windows
While an iSCSI deployment might sound like a good idea, it's not always the right move. Most often it's the minor details that can trip you up. Column
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Windows 7 speeds up Windows Server 2008 R2 Migrations
Could enthusiasm over Windows 7 speed up Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments? In the latest edition of The Windows Report, Greg Shields tackles that question and talks about some of his favorite new R2 features. Click for full size Video
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Service assesses storage needs for server virtualization
Hewlett-Packard's SAN Readiness Assessment for Server Virtualization looks at current storage to see if it's enough for planned server virtualization projects. Article
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eZines and eBooks for Windows server professionals
A library of Windows server resources, with technical advice for IT professionals on working with the latest storage technologies, file systems, Windows Server 2008 and more. Windows eBook and eZine L
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The Windows Report -- BranchCache for Windows 2008 R2
In the July edition of The Windows Report, Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen offers his thoughts on Windows Server 2008 R2's BranchCache feature, followed by a new tip for cleaning up your server from Windows expert Brien Posey. Video
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File classification the automated way with Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 offers the new File Classification Infrastructure, simplifying the content administration of network files in Windows environments. Tip
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A first look at Storage Explorer for Windows Server 2008
We've had Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Now say hello to Storage Explorer, a new Windows Server 2008 utility designed to help improve the management of SAN resources. Tip
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About Storage Area Network (SAN) Management for Windows
In a storage area network, or SAN, the storage mechanism (usually a disk array) is not directly attached to the Windows server. Storage area networks allow multiple servers to share a common storage mechanism. This topic page features storage area network tutorials, news and guides, as well as advice from Windows storage experts on how to install your SAN and keep it running. Here you will also find tips for troubleshooting SAN configuration problems, the differences and similarities between SANs and network-attached storage (NAS), and even technical information to help you decide if a storage area network is right for you.