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Extending your toolset with Windows PowerShell
Sometimes the operating system has the information you want, but it doesn't group it in a way that answers your questions. Here you'll learn one example of how to use Windows PowerShell to read performance data and gather intelligence about the serve... Scripting School
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The admin's guide to server consolidation
This guide breaks down the basics of server consolidation, and provides the essential steps and strategies every admin needs to successfully reduce server sprawl. Windows Management Guide
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Security identifiers (SIDs)
This excerpt from Chapter 5 of "The definitive guide to Windows 2000 security" explains why SIDs are important and how Windows uses them in access control. Book Excerpt
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Logging on to Windows using Kerberos: Multiple domain environment
This excerpt from "Windows Server 2003 security infrastructures" looks in detail at both local and network logon features in multiple domain environments. Book Excerpt
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On standalone Hyper-V, a fuzzy picture emerges
Microsoft's standalone virtualization server, now called Hyper-V, won't be ready until late 2008. It's already stirring up questions. Article | 14 Nov 2007
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Server consolidation: Modeling your consolidation server
In performing a server consolidation, it's hard to figure out how many servers can be safely consolidated into one without running into diminishing returns. You should learn what each server's real needs and behaviors are, then model your consolidati... Article | 27 Feb 2007
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Blades, Windows rank as practical choices in IT shops
A TIP study shows that IT managers are practical when it comes to using blades and picking server operating systems. Article | 24 Aug 2006
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Get ready for Exchange Server 2007 with a tool check
With a new release of Exchange Server coming next year, it's time for IT administrators to check their toolbox in advance of planning a migration. Article | 20 Aug 2006
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VM users worry about VM sprawl
Server virtualization makes it easy as pie to deploy a new system -- maybe a little bit too easy, say industry observers News | 17 Aug 2006
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Blades for server consolidation: Some considerations
Determine if/where/when blades fit best into your consolidation project with this expert advice from industry veteran Barb Goldworm. Column | 25 Jul 2006
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Server power management tools highlighted in x86 roll outs from HP, IBM
HP and IBM plan to start shipping out new x86 servers next month with updated processors, storage capabilities and power management tools. Article | 24 May 2006
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Blade servers too hot to handle
Server consolidation is the top priority for server professionals, while power and energy issues pose the greatest challenges, according to research published on Wednesday. News | 08 Mar 2006
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IDC: Server revenues up, shipments slowing down
IDC's server tracking report said virtualization strategies are affecting volume server sales. IT pros are purchasing more robust hardware to handle more complex workloads. Article | 30 Nov 2005
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IBM promises to boost blade servers and break HP's spirit
IBM's blade server plans for 2006 include a 4x infiniband blade chassis in addition to its existing BladeCenter model, and blades with the new Intel dual-core Dempsey chip. News | 24 Oct 2005
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Migrating a Linux file system to a Windows file system (or vice versa)
In-place file system conversions are not only difficult – they're also downright dangerous. If you need to migrate data, you've got other options. Tip
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Six ways to improve identity and access management (IAM) for Windows
The evolution of the enterprise has put a huge emphasis on identity management. These steps will help you take control of IAM – before it takes control of you. Tip
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Creating an energy-efficient server environment
Configuring servers to consume less power can yield significant savings. See how to make your servers more efficient with Core Parking, a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Exploring the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit: Confdisk.exe
Another great tool from the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit is the Disk Configuration Utility, which you can use to recover failed disks in a cluster. Systems administrator Tim Fenner breaks down the basics of using Confdisk.exe. Tip
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How to use app virtualization for server consolidation
Application virtualization presents a tremendous advantage during operating system migrations or server consolidation projects. It vastly reduces your system and application preparation time while ensuring that applications that are known to cause co... Tip
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How to create a network printer pool
You can avoid congestion on a network printer by creating a printer pool -- a group of printers attached to a common print queue, so multiple documents can be printed simultaneously. Here's how to create a printer pool in a Windows Server 2003 enviro... Tip
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Guest OS virtualization furthers cause of server consolidation
Guest OS virtualization refers to the ability to use a special virtualization engine to run a virtual or guest instance of an operating system on top of a physical or host instance. The reason why virtualization is so powerful is that it 'liberates' ... Tip
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Use Ldifde.exe and Csvde.exe data export tools to create Active Directory objects
A reader explains how to use the Ldifde.exe and Csvde.exe data export tools to create Active Directory objects. Tip
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Multi-core CPUs, x64 servers advance server consolidation efforts
Multi-core processors let you reduce your server footprint while gaining processing power, while x64 servers make better use of memory resources. Tip
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Cost control is first step in server consolidation
Step one in server consolidation is controlling IT costs. The most important activity to help you control IT costs is taking inventory. Tip
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Open source for monitoring systems
I manage a mid-sized server environment, and I'm looking for an easier way to monitor the systems. Is there an open source solution I should try? Ask the Expert
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How can I control user access to a network server?
Expert Laura Hunter explains how to control user access to a network server using Group Policy. Ask the Expert
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Problems with Windows 2003 Server and logon requests
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Is it possible to configure Windows 2000 Server with two LAN cards?
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How long does it take to consolidate Windows servers?
An administrator wants to know how long it should take to consolidate one Windows server to another. Ask the Expert
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Error messages while backing up zip files to tape on F drive
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How do I restrict SMS sites to get only required OU computer names?
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How can I get a printer driver for Epson EPL-5200 to run in Win XP Pro?
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Problem with RIS server
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AD permissions error issues
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LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a software protocol for enabling anyone to locate organizations, individuals, and other resources such as files and devices in a network, whether on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet. Definition
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ping storm
A ping storm is a condition in which the Internet ping program is used to send a flood of packets to a server to test its ability to handle a high amount of traffic or, maliciously, to make the server inoperable. Definition
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Migrating a Linux file system to a Windows file system (or vice versa)
In-place file system conversions are not only difficult – they're also downright dangerous. If you need to migrate data, you've got other options. Tip
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Six ways to improve identity and access management (IAM) for Windows
The evolution of the enterprise has put a huge emphasis on identity management. These steps will help you take control of IAM – before it takes control of you. Tip
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Creating an energy-efficient server environment
Configuring servers to consume less power can yield significant savings. See how to make your servers more efficient with Core Parking, a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Tip
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Extending your toolset with Windows PowerShell
Sometimes the operating system has the information you want, but it doesn't group it in a way that answers your questions. Here you'll learn one example of how to use Windows PowerShell to read performance data and gather intelligence about the serve... Scripting School
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LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a software protocol for enabling anyone to locate organizations, individuals, and other resources such as files and devices in a network, whether on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet. Definition
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On standalone Hyper-V, a fuzzy picture emerges
Microsoft's standalone virtualization server, now called Hyper-V, won't be ready until late 2008. It's already stirring up questions. Article
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The admin's guide to server consolidation
This guide breaks down the basics of server consolidation, and provides the essential steps and strategies every admin needs to successfully reduce server sprawl. Windows Management Guide
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Exploring the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit: Confdisk.exe
Another great tool from the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit is the Disk Configuration Utility, which you can use to recover failed disks in a cluster. Systems administrator Tim Fenner breaks down the basics of using Confdisk.exe. Tip
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How to use app virtualization for server consolidation
Application virtualization presents a tremendous advantage during operating system migrations or server consolidation projects. It vastly reduces your system and application preparation time while ensuring that applications that are known to cause co... Tip
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How to create a network printer pool
You can avoid congestion on a network printer by creating a printer pool -- a group of printers attached to a common print queue, so multiple documents can be printed simultaneously. Here's how to create a printer pool in a Windows Server 2003 enviro... Tip
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About Windows Server Consolidation Strategies
What is server consolidation? The consolidation of Windows servers is used as a solution to server sprawl, meaning the total number of Windows servers or Windows server locations is reduced (or consolidated). The server sprawl problem began when IT professionals started to find that too many under-utilized servers in an environment were taking up large amounts of storage space and energy. On this topic page, IT administrators can learn how to put those problems behind them, with server consolidation advice from top Windows experts. Check out our Admin's Guide to Server Consolidation to find the tips and technologies needed to help you reclaim server room real estate, spend less time managing Windows servers and improve application availability.