Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• 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

• Should my small business move to Office 365?

  We're a small company with 200 mailboxes in on-premises Exchange 2013. What could Office 365 do that on-premises Exchange can't?  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

• How do I control the growth of Exchange 2010 database logs?

  I just upgraded to Exchange 2010, but Exchange is generating an immense amount of logs. How can I change this so they grow at a more reasonable rate?  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's the best way to migrate databases in Exchange?

  I want to merge databases by moving mailboxes from Exchange 2007 into Exchange 2010. What's the best way to do this?  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