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Windows server cluster management
This short learning center provides links to cluster management resources covering the facts you need to know before implementing a server cluster, as well as details on the best Windows tools for administering them. Learning Center
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Remote Desktop Console: Build the ultimate RDC step-by-step
Build the Ultimate Remote Desktop console and manage multiple systems and environments in a single, central interface. Article | 12 Feb 2007
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How to evaluate hardware
You'll be in the driver's seat with this hardware evaluation guide. Bernie Klinder offers advice on evaluation basics for both internal and external devices. Article | 30 Mar 2006
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Scripting School: Writing output to a file
One problem with producing output from a script is that it's temporary. Here's how you can make your scripts write the output to a text file using the File System Object. Article | 12 Dec 2005
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High-availability clustering that won't break the bank
What do the Boston Celtics and Mattress Discounters have in common? They both needed high-availability Windows clusters, but opted to go with third-party alternatives for what they needed and could afford. Article | 05 Jul 2005
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Clustering works its way down
Once relegated to Unix shops, the performance benefits of clustering are finding a home in the Windows environment and midsized organizations. Interest in Windows clustering is hot, and mission-critical applications like e-mail are fueling the fire. Article | 22 Jun 2005
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Microsoft updates Windows adviser tool
Windows Server 2003 Performance Advisor provides administrators with diagnostic reports that offer prescriptive advice. Article | 20 Jun 2005
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Understanding the Windows Server 8 Cluster Aware Update Wizard
Cluster-Aware Updating won't end Patch Tuesday – but it will make administration of server clusters much easier. Tip
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Microsoft iSCSI Software Target for Windows Server 2008 R2
The Software Target sets up virtual hard disks as targets for remote servers. Learn more about how to use some of its management and system-protection functions. Tip
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Validate determines root cause of server network issues
By using the Cluster Validation Wizard on Windows Server 2008, admins can help pinpoint issues with the network in failover clusters. Tip
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Tips for building a Hyper-V high-availability cluster
Understanding how Microsoft’s failover clustering features work is just one of the keys to ensuring a reliable Hyper-V environment. Tip
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Internet Information Services (IIS) sees big changes in Windows Server 2008
Microsoft didn't squander the opportunity to revamp IIS with Windows Server 2008. Check out which improvements promise major performance benefits for admins. Tip
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Considerations in building GeoClusters for Windows Server 2008
Creating geographically dispersed server clusters over multiple sites in Windows 2008 is a challenge even for seasoned Windows admins. Find out how to set up GeoClusters using third-party support. Tip
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Understanding quorum in Windows Server 2008 clustering
In Windows Server 2008, quorum of server clusters can be determined in several ways. Find out which model to base your cluster on during configuration. Tip
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When (and when not) to use Windows server failover clustering
Failover clustering offers several benefits to those running Windows Server 2008, including simpler patching processes and increased business continuity. Still, IT pros should also be aware of the potential disadvantages of clusters before implementi... Tip
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Troubleshoot Windows server clusters with ClusDiag
Learn how Microsoft's Cluster Diagnostics Tool (ClusDiag) simplifies the way admins investigate and report on problems with server clusters in Windows environments. Tip
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Using ClusDiag for enhanced Windows server cluster reporting
Learn to use some of the reporting capabilities of ClusDiag, Microsoft's free tool for Windows server cluster management, with details on how to capture logs and view cluster reports. Tip
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How do I remove a single icon from the system tray?
How do I remove a single icon from the system tray? Also, I'd like to know how to stop an icon from reappearing on my desktop. When I delete it and log off, the icon does not return when I log back on, but returns when I restart the system. Ask the Expert
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Cannot format flash drive in Windows
An administrator wonders why he is unable to format a flash drive in Windows. Ask the Expert
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Updates won't install in Windows XP Pro
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How can I create a mirror or a backup server for Project Server 2002?
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Copying Active Directory to a new server
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Restoring default group policies
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Ensuring traffic goes out and comes in on the same NIC
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Need comparison data on connecting an enterprise class tape library to a fibre switch using a fibre
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What's causing random restarts?
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Understanding the Windows Server 8 Cluster Aware Update Wizard
Cluster-Aware Updating won't end Patch Tuesday – but it will make administration of server clusters much easier. Tip
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Microsoft iSCSI Software Target for Windows Server 2008 R2
The Software Target sets up virtual hard disks as targets for remote servers. Learn more about how to use some of its management and system-protection functions. Tip
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Validate determines root cause of server network issues
By using the Cluster Validation Wizard on Windows Server 2008, admins can help pinpoint issues with the network in failover clusters. Tip
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Tips for building a Hyper-V high-availability cluster
Understanding how Microsoft’s failover clustering features work is just one of the keys to ensuring a reliable Hyper-V environment. Tip
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Internet Information Services (IIS) sees big changes in Windows Server 2008
Microsoft didn't squander the opportunity to revamp IIS with Windows Server 2008. Check out which improvements promise major performance benefits for admins. Tip
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Windows server cluster management
This short learning center provides links to cluster management resources covering the facts you need to know before implementing a server cluster, as well as details on the best Windows tools for administering them. Learning Center
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Considerations in building GeoClusters for Windows Server 2008
Creating geographically dispersed server clusters over multiple sites in Windows 2008 is a challenge even for seasoned Windows admins. Find out how to set up GeoClusters using third-party support. Tip
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Understanding quorum in Windows Server 2008 clustering
In Windows Server 2008, quorum of server clusters can be determined in several ways. Find out which model to base your cluster on during configuration. Tip
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When (and when not) to use Windows server failover clustering
Failover clustering offers several benefits to those running Windows Server 2008, including simpler patching processes and increased business continuity. Still, IT pros should also be aware of the potential disadvantages of clusters before implementi... Tip
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Troubleshoot Windows server clusters with ClusDiag
Learn how Microsoft's Cluster Diagnostics Tool (ClusDiag) simplifies the way admins investigate and report on problems with server clusters in Windows environments. Tip
- See More: All on Windows Server Clustering
About Windows Server Clustering
Server clustering was developed as a means of having several servers in a network work together as a single computer. While some Windows server clusters are designed to increase performance, many environments excercise high-availability -- or failover clustering -- to help ensure access of services when a particular server in the cluster fails. This topic page provides tips and expert advice on all types on Windows server clustering, plus information on useful cluster management tools from Microsoft, such as ClusDiag and ClusPrep.
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