January 2012
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January 31, 2012
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Jan'12
Microsoft releases another batch of System Center add-ons
Admins have more options with the System Center product, as Microsoft this week introduced a configuration support tool and an add-on that helps private cloud administration. Continue Reading
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January 30, 2012
30
Jan'12
Windows Server and System Center: Mobile device management HQ?
Will IT shops soon be using System Center and Windows Server to control and update enterprise applications on employee smartphones and tablets? One analyst thinks that could be the case in the near ... Continue Reading
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January 30, 2012
30
Jan'12
Exchange Server 2007 SP3 Rollup 6 drops with 21 new fixes
If you still rely on Exchange Server 2007, you may want to carefully consider the latest rollup. It might be the last. Continue Reading
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January 30, 2012
30
Jan'12
Kerberos platform interoperability connects Windows to the 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. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2012
25
Jan'12
Hyper-V management tool 5nine revives the GUI on Windows Server
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. Continue Reading
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January 25, 2012
25
Jan'12
Building a self-assessment plan for IT pros
Take a step back to reflect on where you’ve been and where your career is going. Annual self-assessment can boost your professional profile and help prepare you for an uncertain future. Continue Reading
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January 24, 2012
24
Jan'12
Custom email filtering with Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange
ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange helps keep spam and viruses at bay. But did you know you can also use its custom email filters to enforce corporate email policies? Continue Reading
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January 23, 2012
23
Jan'12
Don’t overlook security add-ons when troubleshooting Outlook issues
Third-party add-ons are supposed to aid and protect Outlook, right? They may be hurting more than they’re helping if not properly configured. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2012
23
Jan'12
Why you should consider SCOM for Exchange Server monitoring
Are you relying on complicated performance monitor counters to track your Exchange servers’ health? If so, you may want to give SCOM a try. Continue Reading
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January 23, 2012
23
Jan'12
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. Continue Reading
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January 19, 2012
19
Jan'12
ReFS debuts with Windows Server 8
Microsoft divulged details about its new file system, ReFS, built on the foundation of NTFS, this week. Continue Reading
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January 19, 2012
19
Jan'12
Exchange Mailbag: Fixing common Outlook user issues
In this edition of the Exchange Mailbag, our expert explains what to do if your users keep receiving duplicate messages, why spell check may not be working and more. Continue Reading
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January 18, 2012
18
Jan'12
Microsoft targets VMware with System Center 2012 licensing, packaging
The latest version of Microsoft’s management tool has VMware’s offerings in its sights, but it will need Windows Server 8 and Hyper-V 3.0 to complete the private cloud picture. Continue Reading
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January 16, 2012
16
Jan'12
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. Continue Reading
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January 16, 2012
16
Jan'12
Don’t neglect third-party add-ons during Exchange Server upgrades
Upgrading to Exchange 2010? Neglect third-party apps at your own peril. Here’s what to check. Continue Reading
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January 13, 2012
13
Jan'12
Windows Server 8 inches toward public beta with leaked build
WinUnleaked has uncovered new screenshots purported to be a part of Windows Server 8’s beta build. The new UI is generating mixed reactions. Continue Reading
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January 13, 2012
13
Jan'12
Windows Server 8's Minimal Server Interface offers hope for the GUI-dependent
When it comes to Windows Server 8, small is the new big. Continue Reading
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January 10, 2012
10
Jan'12
Microsoft delivers seven security fixes for Windows Server, Windows
Microsoft kicks off another year of bug squashing, delivering seven security bulletins to seal holes in Windows Server 2008 R2 and desktop versions of Windows. Continue Reading
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January 10, 2012
10
Jan'12
SharePoint 2010: Much more than document sharing
Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment. Continue Reading
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January 10, 2012
10
Jan'12
Microsoft's Server and Tools marketing head to leave the company
In a move that could spell change for Microsoft's server marketing strategy, longtime Redmond employee Robert Wahbe, corporate vice president of marketing for the Server and Tools group, will be ... Continue Reading