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An admin's guide to SMB 3.0
This SMB 3.0 guide covers what's new and improved in the protocol, including its fault-tolerant features and its enhanced storage capabilities. guide
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File Extension Quiz
How well do you know file extensions? Take this 10 question quiz to test your knowledge of file extension names and suffixes. Quiz
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Hackers' guide to Windows file server security
Many network hacks can quickly happen right under your nose. Learn to test your file servers from common attacks by taking on the mindset of a hacker. Step-by-Step Guide
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Key Windows Server 2008 R2 features: File Classification Infrastructure
Learn why the File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) is on our list of top 10 features in Windows Server 2008 R2. Slideshow
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Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Tutorial
This short guide breaks down Microsoft's Distributed File System, with tips, articles and how-tos on topics ranging from DFS Namespace and DFS Replication to migration, we've got all the resources Windows admins need. Tutorial
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Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Namespace primer
This excerpt from "The Complete Guide to Windows Server 2008" goes over the basics of Distributed File System Namespace (DFSN). Learn the applications, components and mechanics of DFSN, as well as what's new with Windows Server 2008. Book Excerpt
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Windows scripting tutorials for systems administrators
Need to bone up on your scripting know-how? It's time to go to school. Check out Christa Anderson's monthly scripting column. Scripting School
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Overlooked security in Windows Server 2008
In this series, Windows expert Don Jones breaks down some crucial security issues that all administrators should consider before deploying Windows Server 2008, with details on Windows PowerShell, Server Core and Network Access Protection. Special Report
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Windows NTFS Tutorial
This short tutorial provides links to resources breaking down how the NTFS file system works, with details on NTFS vs FAT32, recovery techniques and management best practices. Tutorial
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System x Enterprise Servers
The System x server line from IBM is designed to deliver an industry-standard enterprise server platform at an affordable price. New Product Showcase
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IT shops put off SMB 3.0 development until Windows Server 2012
Corporate and third party developers like the additions to Microsoft’s Server Message Block 3.0 protocol, but most will hold off development until Windows Server 2012 arrives. News | 27 Apr 2012
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File classification in Windows 2008 R2 explained
One Microsoft MVP puts Windows Server 2008 R2's new file classification tool through its paces. Article | 11 Feb 2010
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Updated management pack monitors DFS Namespaces
A new download from Microsoft can be used to notify admins of potential health risks involving the DFS Namespaces service in Windows Server 2008 R2. Article | 04 Feb 2010
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Service Manager will launch with automation software
Microsoft's Systems Center Service Manager will finally debut this spring with Opalis automation software. Article | 14 Jan 2010
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Active Directory tops the list of hot Windows Server 2008 R2 features
IT pros are more excited about the new Active Directory features in Windows Server 2008 R2 than anything else, including Hyper-V with live migration Article | 08 Oct 2009
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Scripting School: Managing Group Policy with VBScript
You can use scripting to manage Group Policy itself. You can't use scripts to create or assign policies, but you can copy, back up and restore, import, and do Resultant Set of Policy reporting on policies using VBScript. Article | 11 Dec 2006
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Microsoft says ITMU fix is near
Microsoft has a fix coming in early November that should help repair a vexing problem with the Microsoft Update scan engine. Article | 11 Oct 2006
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Scripting School: Reader requests script to create office inventory
Scripting expert Christa Anderson offers advice for a reader who needs a script to create an inventory of his office's seating plan. Article | 28 Jun 2006
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Survey says: 64-bit on readers' minds
New 64-bit technologies are coming fast and furious from Microsoft, leaving many customers with questions about what the new technology will mean for them. Expert Laura E. Hunter breaks down results from a recent SearchWinIT.com survey, and sheds som... Article | 04 May 2006
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Tricks to help Windows administrators manage user storage requirements
Windows administrators are always trying to keep their users from running out of storage. This compilation of tips and workarounds will help administrators do that. . Article | 18 Feb 2006
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Configuring and provisioning production-ready SMB 3.0 storage
Yes, SMB 3.0 can go beyond test environments. But before you can take SMB 3.0 storage into production, there are a few things you need to tackle. Tip
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Evaluating the new Windows resource sharing protocol, SMB 3.0
SMB 3.0 promises faster, more reliable resource sharing. Learn how to evaluate the protocol in your infrastructure to avoid bottlenecks. Tip
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SMB 3.0 brings fault tolerant features, more speed
SMB 3.0 ushers in the next generation of server messaging features and brings in speed improvements and tricks. Tip
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How ReFS compares to NTFS
Microsoft's modernized file system is all about integrity. Here are the new features that set it apart from its predecessor. Tip
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Windows Server 8 data deduplication delivers efficient storage
Thought single-instance storage was as good as it gets? Server 8's native deduplication will increase efficiency, especially for virtual servers. Tip
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Controlling IIS log file growth with IISLogs 2.0 utility
With IISLogs 2.0 admins can manage, archive and compress log files on their own time, eliminating the need for custom scripts. Tip
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NFS role eases account mapping across Unix and Windows
Admins can keep closer tabs on user permissions over networks running various server platforms via a new service for Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Link Shell Extension simplifies hard link creation for Windows NTFS
Looking for a better way to build hard links and junctions for NTFS volumes? Link Shell Extension moves the process out of the command line and into Windows Explorer. Tip
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Changing file attributes in bulk with free utility
The updated BulkFileChanger tool gives Windows admins the power to modify files en masse. As for renaming files? Stay tuned. Tip
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Free NTFS links tool expands file system view for Windows
With the NTFSLinksView utility, admins can generate an extended view of symbolic links and junction points to stay on top of changes to the file system structure. Tip
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How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long
Our expert answers a question on how to delete a file or folder when its Windows file name is beyond the Windows path length limit. Answer
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Advantages of storing a VM on an SMB file share
Changes to Hyper-V and the SMB 3.0 protocol could make using an SMB file share the right decision for your environment. Answer
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How can we allow users to update their AD property sheet?
We use Windows 2003 Standard Edition as our Active Directory server and all of our clients use Windows XP. Is there any way we can allow users to update their AD property sheet (i.e. home address, telephone numbers, department)? Ask the Expert
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Synchronize files between two servers
An administrator needs to synchronize files between two servers in different locations. Both of them have Win2003 SP1 and they are in the same forest, but on different domains. They've tried DFS, but it's not working. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshoot connection problems with Internet Explorer
An admin wonders about the problems he is having with Internet Explorer 6.0. Ask the Expert
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Logging into server via workstation takes much longer than logging in locally
Admin wonders why it takes users logging into Win Server 2003 from a workstation five to ten minutes to log on. Ask the Expert
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Sync offline files/folders in Win Server 2003, XP Pro LAN
An admin is having trouble syncing offline files in Windows Server 2003 and his XP Pro client LAN. He cannot select laptop users who need to sync offline files/folders. Ask the Expert
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Outlook keeps trying to install updates, then fails
An admin who was running Office 2000 in Win XP SP2 upgraded only Outlook to Outlook 2002. Now whenever Outlook is opened it tries to install an update, and then fails. Ask the Expert
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What file system do you recommend for Windows XP?
What is the perfect file system (FAT/FAT32/NTFS) for Windows XP? Also, what should I do when my computer shows virtual memory is low? Ask the Expert
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Windows 2003 server denies Windows 98 clients access to shared folders
An administrator wants his Windows 98 clients to be able to access the shared folders of a server that allows Windows XP clients to access these folders. Ask the Expert
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SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0)
SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0) is a protocol that provides a way for a computer's client applications to read and write to files and to request services from server programs in a computer network. Definition
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WinDirStat (Windows Directory Statistics)
WinDirStat (Windows Directory Statistics) is a free, open-source disk usage analyzer and cleanup tool for Microsoft Windows. Definition
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Resilient File System (ReFS)
ReFS (ResilientFile System) is the file system that next-generation operating systems, such as Windows Server 8, will use for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk. Definition
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NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System)
NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System) is the file system that the Windows NT operating system uses for storing and retrieving files on a hard disk. Definition
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System Center keys in on cloud management
Microsoft's Robert Reynolds discusses the latest System Center releases and how they tie into the company's overall cloud strategy. Podcast
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How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long
Our expert answers a question on how to delete a file or folder when its Windows file name is beyond the Windows path length limit. Answer
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An admin's guide to SMB 3.0
This SMB 3.0 guide covers what's new and improved in the protocol, including its fault-tolerant features and its enhanced storage capabilities. guide
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Advantages of storing a VM on an SMB file share
Changes to Hyper-V and the SMB 3.0 protocol could make using an SMB file share the right decision for your environment. Answer
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SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0)
SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0) is a protocol that provides a way for a computer's client applications to read and write to files and to request services from server programs in a computer network. Definition
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Configuring and provisioning production-ready SMB 3.0 storage
Yes, SMB 3.0 can go beyond test environments. But before you can take SMB 3.0 storage into production, there are a few things you need to tackle. Tip
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Evaluating the new Windows resource sharing protocol, SMB 3.0
SMB 3.0 promises faster, more reliable resource sharing. Learn how to evaluate the protocol in your infrastructure to avoid bottlenecks. Tip
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SMB 3.0 brings fault tolerant features, more speed
SMB 3.0 ushers in the next generation of server messaging features and brings in speed improvements and tricks. Tip
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IT shops put off SMB 3.0 development until Windows Server 2012
Corporate and third party developers like the additions to Microsoft’s Server Message Block 3.0 protocol, but most will hold off development until Windows Server 2012 arrives. News
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How ReFS compares to NTFS
Microsoft's modernized file system is all about integrity. Here are the new features that set it apart from its predecessor. Tip
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Windows Server 8 data deduplication delivers efficient storage
Thought single-instance storage was as good as it gets? Server 8's native deduplication will increase efficiency, especially for virtual servers. Tip
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About Windows File Management
File management is a necessary evil for Windows systems administrators. Windows file management is made up of all the operations administrators need to perform on files (such as creating and assigning permissions), as well as working with newer Windows file systems such as FAT32 and NTFS. The importance of file management on a Windows network is clear, but that doesn't make it any easier to do. This topic page offers a wide variety of Windows file management tutorials, tips and tricks for Windows administrators. Here you'll find advice on more traditional file management concepts, as well as innovative techniques to optimize your Windows file system to increase performance of systems running Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and more.