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How does certificate pinning work within Windows Server?

Certificate pinning allows admins to verify a legitimate certificate once and receive warnings if it changes. Continue Reading
What SCCM collections should I use for Linux?

SCCM 2012 collections allow admins to organize Linux systems as well as Windows systems. How should admins approach it? Continue Reading
Can I include Linux systems in SCCM maintenance windows?

SCCM maintenance windows allow for patching, upgrading and reconfiguring servers. Here's how to include Linux in the mix. Continue Reading
How do you use SCCM 2012 to see Linux systems?

System Center Configuration manager can monitor and manage systems. Learn which Linux distros it supports. Continue Reading
What are SR-IOV pros and cons with Hyper-V?

SR-IOV in Windows Server 2012 R2 supports Hyper-V Live Migration, but system requirements hampered adoption for some cases. Should everyone put PCIe SR-IOV to use? Continue Reading

How single-root I/O virtualization changes Windows Server performance

Single root I/O virtualization is designed to improve computing efficiency by lessening the hypervisors overhead. Continue Reading
What are the limitations and drawbacks of an IPAM server?

Windows Server IPAM can only handle one Active Directory forest. Learn about other limitations. Continue Reading
What are IPAM requirements in Windows Server 2012 R2?

A standalone server is necessary to install an IPAM server on Windows Server 2012 R2. Continue Reading
What can Windows Server IPAM do for enterprises?

As the BYOD trend means an increasing number of devices -- and therefore IP addresses -- Windows Server 2012 R2 is capable of managing the complexity. Continue Reading
What are some free or cheap Windows resources for server admins?

You don't have to break the bank when it comes to finding resources for managing Windows Server. Continue Reading
What Windows Server monitoring tools are right for my budget?

Windows Server monitoring tools range in cost from less than a hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Here are some options to consider. Continue Reading

What happened to Windows MultiPoint Server?

As of the next version of Windows Server, MultiPoint Server is now a role within Windows Server instead of a standalone product. Continue Reading
What are some free Windows Server monitoring tools?

Our admins can't get everything they need from native monitoring tools. What free tools can we use to monitor the overall health of Windows Server? Continue Reading
How can I receive and respond to server alerts?

System Health in Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials can trigger alerts via email. Here's how to enable them. Continue Reading
What alerts does the server System Health feature provide?

System Health features provide critical alerts and warnings for errors in event logs, backup, services not running and more. Continue Reading