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Managing Windows Server 2003 boot-from-SAN configurations
Even though Windows Server 2003 is a lot better at handling boot-from-SAN configurations than earlier versions of Windows, managing a boot-from-SAN system still requires some special knowledge. This is especially true when replacing a failed server o... Tip
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StorPort storage driver fixes strange SAN problems
A new version of Microsoft's Storport storage driver fixes problems on SANs that use removable storage devices connected through host bus adapters (HBAs). Tip
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Tool helps administrators run applications with limited user privileges
A tool called RunAsLimitedUser allows administrators to run any application in a limited-user context. Tip
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SAN vs. NAS: Which do you need?
This tip will enable you to make a more informed decision on whether a NAS or SAN environment is best for the applications you need to deploy. Tip
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Picking the right approach to storage virtualization
Summary: Know the pros and cons of the three basic methods of storage virtualization. Tip
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Alleviate network congestion on iSCSI SANs via switch settings
Careful configuration of an iSCSI SAN will usually preclude most problems. But if network performance is still slow, there are several adapter and switch settings that can help speed things up and alleviate network congestion. Tip
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When Windows PE fails to set up disk partitions
Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE) works with Remote Installation Server to help admins who must configure large numbers of XP and WinServer 2003 systems across a network. But sometimes the process goes awry. Tip
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R2's Storage Manager for SANs emphasizes the basics
The Storage Manager for SANs feature in R2 concentrates on ease of use and simplicity in basic storage area network (SAN management tasks – a good thing if you're administering a small to medium-sized SAN. Tip
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Simple SAN plan lightens load for WinServer admins
Installing a SAN can be a daunting task for SMBs. That is why Microsoft came out with its Simple SAN for Windows Server 2003 initiative – to make life easier for systems and storage administrators at small companies. Tip
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Save your favorite Web sites menu in IE
This tip explains how to save your favorites menu in Internet Explorer so you don't lose your saved Web sites when you change PCs. Tip