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New features in IIS 8
Admins will find plenty of new features to like in the new version of Microsoft's web server – especially if they're hosting large-scale operations.
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ReFS vs. NTFS: What's new?
Microsoft's modernized file system is all about integrity. Here are the new features that set it apart from its predecessor.
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Top five features in PowerShell v3
PowerShell has become pretty hard to ignore. Here are the latest reasons to get up to speed with the scripting tool.
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How Moore's Law is clearing the way for Hyper-V 3.0
Like everything else, the limits of virtualization are expanding again. Are you prepared to take advantage?
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Five ways to advance your Windows career
IT is a competitive industry and you might feel stuck in one position. Find out how goal setting -- and knowledge -- can improve your prospects.
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Bring your apps to the Internet in six steps
The Remote Desktop Gateway role service extends the reach of Remote Desktop Services. Here's how to set it up, step by step.
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Data dedupe in Windows Server 8: What you need to know
Thought single-instance storage was as good as it gets? Server 8's native deduplication will increase efficiency, especially for virtual servers.
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When blade servers meet virtualization
When it comes to cost-effectiveness, do blade servers and virtualization combine to make CFOs happy?
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Examining blade server options
It's a question asked with relative frequency: should I implement blade or rackmount hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2? The truth is there's no simple answer.
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What hardware do you need to support virtualization
Short- and long-term virtualization strategies are important to consider when choosing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Choosing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2 Editions
What's your hardware blueprint? Executing a good Microsoft Windows Serer 2008 R2 hardware plan can actually save money in the long run.
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How to balance server security with a cloud initiative
When cloud technology invades, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 admins must ensure their environments remain secure. Group Policy to the rescue?
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Notable new migration features in MAP Toolkit 6.5
The latest edition of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit offers expanded features to ease local and cloud-based migrations.
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Why PerfView is worth a look
Microsoft made its internal performance monitoring tool available to the public. Here's how it offers an advanced peek at application processes.
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Using access control with AD Rights Management Services
Active Directory's Rights Management Services is a good way of managing access to data, but there are caveats.
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Designing your DMZ for RDG
Remote Desktop Gateway secures Internet access for Remote Desktop Services applications – if you set it up properly.
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Deciding between blade and rack-mount hardware
Are you looking for scalability or performance? It's important to understand your needs before choosing a Windows Server hardware solution.
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Kerberos connects Windows with rest of the world
The Kerberos authentication protocol ensures safe connections between multiple platforms. Find out just how it creates secure connections in this overview.
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Tool review: 5nine Manager for Hyper-V
The role of the command line is growing, but GUI-loving admins have options. We look at a Hyper-V tool that may appease the button-clickers.
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Remote Management in Windows Server 8
Windows Server 8 is set to improve on a solid remote management foundation, but there are changes, like the move to GUI-less deployments, to consider.
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How P2V tools can help you choose a VM vendor
Hyper-V or VMware? The question's not going away, but migration planning products can help you give a more informed answer.
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Workflow: PowerShell's sexiest new feature?
Your task list is about to be reborn. Our expert explains how Workflow will help you now -- and how it will help guide Microsoft in the future.
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WDS driver databases offer Plug and Play for everything
Plug and Play isn't just for USB devices. Here's how to put it to work in your installation environment.
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Top five Group Policy changes in Server 2012
What's changed with Active Directory Group Policy in Windows Server 2012? Get an idea of some of the improvements in this tip.