Enterprise Server Strategies for the CIO-
Windows Server 8 and PowerShell v3 Runbook Automation
With improved runbook automation coming in Windows Server 8, admins can simply script processes – and, do a lot more.
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How to help bad apps get their ACT together
The Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit can help make Windows Server upgrades easier.
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How Windows Server 8 can help with compliance
Microsoft's new server OS brings risk management improvements – but look deeper, and the picture gets a little cloudy.
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Xperf pinpoints kernel performance issues
The Xperf tool helps admins diagnose performance issues, but how do you granularly determine what function calls are eating up precious resources?
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Windows Server 2008 R2 hardware selection tips
Getting Windows Server 2008 R2 to run efficiently takes a little bit of luck and a lot of hardware knowledge.
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PowerShell v3 has some great GUI
PowerShell v3, available in the forthcoming Windows Server 8, packs some serious GUI behind a barebones command-line interface.
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Why you don't need Server 8 just yet
Just because Windows Server 8 is right around the corner, there is no need to toss Windows Server 2008 R2 out the door.
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Understanding Windows Server 8 CAUW
Cluster-Aware Updating won't end Patch Tuesday – but it will make administration of server clusters much easier.
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Optimizing app compatibility for Windows Server 8
With Windows Server 8 comes a whole host of new app compatibility considerations. Here's how to be prepared for when the server OS ships.
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Managing BYOD in a Server 2008 environment
BYOD is the hot topic in the enterprise, but allowing it brings new types of security considerations on Windows Server 2008 R2.
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How System Center 2012 enables Hyper-V private clouds
Microsoft is pushing private cloud with the latest releases of its systems management products. Find out if they can help you get a handle on your internal resources.
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Gems in Windows Server's Resource Monitoring tool
You don't have to download a freeware tool to adequately monitor your system performance. Here's how to leverage the new features available to Windows Server admins.
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Leveraging Windows Server 2008 and the BYOD initiative
"Bring Your Own Device" programs can be a logistical nightmare, but Windows Server offers an ideal platform for managing such environments and maintaining a happier workforce.
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Top five Group Policy performance tips
As your number of managed GPOs increases, so does the performance hit to your machines. Get in front of the problem by taking these simple steps.
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How Server Manager will impact workflow in Server 8
The Server Manager console has been completely redesigned in Windows Server 8. While this will have positive effects on productivity, it could also cause some headaches.
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What to do when DNS records disappear
When working with DNS records in Active Directory, a small mistake can quickly become a big problem. Follow these steps to speed your recovery.
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Best Practices for Active Directory forest trusts
The more domains you manage, the more you rely on forest trusts. Follow these tips to manage your AD infrastructure – and maintain your sanity.
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Are Server 8's management upgrades too good to be true?
Microsoft promises high IT service uptime in Windows Server 8 thanks to patch management upgrades – but what will that really translate into?
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Understanding Service Manager and virtualization
What Service Manager settings should you have set when virtualizing an environment?
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Best practices for migrating Linux to Windows
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.
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Windows Azure Active Directory manages access in cloud
As Windows Azure Active Directory moves into general availability, we look at how it can help admins manage user authentication in the cloud.
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Five benefits of Windows Server 2012 Remote Management
As Microsoft encourages Windows admins to deal with servers offsite, here are some easy steps they can use for Windows Server 2012 Remote Management.
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A look into Windows Server 2012 of the future
There will be major changes in future versions of Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server Blue. Spoiler alert: Get ready for a cloud OS.
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Protect servers from Windows malware attacks
If you want to protect your servers from hacking and destructive Windows malware, you need to move beyond traditional antivirus protection.