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Seven Windows Server 2012 dedupe pointers

It's no magic bullet, but Windows Server 2012 deduplication can help alleviate rising data storage demands.
CHKDSK (check disk)

CHKDSK (pronounced check disk) is a command that displays a status report for a volume, such as a disk, and can correct any errors found in that volume.
Chkdsk improvements increase data availability

Data availability has been an issue for admins running chkdsk, but that's no longer the case in Windows Server 2012. Here's a look at what's changed.
Diskpart (Disk Partition Utility)

Diskpart is a command-line utility used to manipulate disk partitions in all versions of Windows and Windows Server beginning with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

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Release is a signal that Windows 2003 SP1 is near

Microsoft's new release candidate for Windows Server 2003 SP1 is a tune-up for the operating system's first service pack, which is on track for the first half of 2005. Article
Microsoft levels the playing field for patch notices

Psst. Want the scoop on what's in Microsoft's security bulletin this month? Well, you no longer have to be a select customer to get that kind of information. Column
Where is the checkbox to make a printer available to all users?

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Recovering deleted files

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What tool can scan drives and reallocate sectors with I/O errors?

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Standalone memory testing for workstations and servers

A free program that tests memory performance. Tip
Does Office 2003 include help files?

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Removing an incorrect name/address from Outlook

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Get organized with Outlook 2003's Search Folders

Old messages cluttering up your inbox? With the new search folders in Outlook 2003 finding that important e-mail is a breeze. Check out this tip for more on Outlook's hidden gem. Tip

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