April 2013

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Windows Azure Active Directory steps out of the shadows

  As Windows Azure Active Directory moves into general availability, we look at how it can help admins manage user authentication in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Prioritize your IT tasks and finally conquer your to-do list

  It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Steps to read XML files with PowerShell

  Wondering how to get PowerShell to read XML files? Our expert explains a few methods you could use.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  When to use a PowerShell workflow

  A PowerShell workflow may be one of the most talked about features in PowerShell v3, but that doesn't mean admins know how to use it.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  How can I make my PowerShell output look better?

  One of the most common PowerShell questions is how to format the output so it's more presentable. Our expert offers some insight.  Continue Reading

• April 29, 2013 29 Apr'13

  Logging your every move with a PowerShell transcript

  There are a few methods for creating a PowerShell transcript that logs everything. We highlight a few of these and what to know about each.  Continue Reading

• April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13

  How new System Center 2012 features ease cloud management

  New System Center 2012 features offer flexible and scalable management options no matter your server location.  Continue Reading

• April 26, 2013 26 Apr'13

  Downsides to consider with System Center 2012 features

  Your enterprise may want to avoid System Center 2012 if you have cost or mixed infrastructure concerns.  Continue Reading

• April 25, 2013 25 Apr'13

  Five ways admins can embrace 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.  Continue Reading

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  Windows Server 2012 and its hardware requirements

  The expanded capabilities of Windows Server 2012 are proving attractive to enterprise IT decision makers. This ATB guide chapter will provide those decision makers with detailed information about what hardware they’ll need in place to proceed with ...  Continue Reading

• April 23, 2013 23 Apr'13

  Microsoft Software Assurance (SA)

  Microsoft Assurance Software is a program that was introduced in 2002 to help users with the maintenance of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and applications for the server and desktop.  Continue Reading

• April 22, 2013 22 Apr'13

  Tech Watch: What to expect in future Windows Server 2012 versions

  There will be major changes in future versions of Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server Blue. Spoiler alert: Get ready for a cloud OS.  Continue Reading

• April 18, 2013 18 Apr'13

  Guidelines for Windows malware attack prevention and protection

  If you want to protect your servers from hacking and destructive Windows malware, you need to move beyond traditional antivirus protection.  Continue Reading

• April 17, 2013 17 Apr'13

  DCPromo (Domain Controller Promoter)

  DCPromo (Domain Controller Promoter) is a tool in Active Directory that installs and removes Active Directory Domain Services and promotes domain controllers.  Continue Reading

• April 17, 2013 17 Apr'13

  IT shops seeking IaaS consider Windows Azure Infrastructure Services

  IT shops in the midst of determining their cloud strategies see Microsoft’s Windows Azure Infrastructure Services as a viable IaaS alternative to AWS.  Continue Reading

• April 17, 2013 17 Apr'13

  What to know to create Exchange 2013 site mailboxes with SharePoint

  Exchange 2013 site mailboxes tie SharePoint and Exchange 2013 together. Setup can be tricky, but understanding these five aspects can help.  Continue Reading

• April 12, 2013 12 Apr'13

  Microsoft recalls security update from April Patch Tuesday

  Just a few days after releasing it, Microsoft recalled one of the security updates in this month's Patch Tuesday after discovering it was causing problems. Microsoft released an update for MS13-036 ...  Continue Reading

• April 12, 2013 12 Apr'13

  RSAT (Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools)

  RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is a feature that began in Windows Server 2008 R2 to help admins remotely manage computers running Windows Server.  Continue Reading

• April 09, 2013 09 Apr'13

  VHDX (Hyper-V virtual hard disk)

  VHDX is a Hyper-V virtual hard disk (VHD) format found in Windows Server 2012.  Continue Reading

• April 09, 2013 09 Apr'13

  Critical RDP, Internet Explorer fixes included in Patch Tuesday update

  April's Patch Tuesday update fixes 13 vulnerabilities in IE, Remote Desktop Protocol, SharePoint 2013, Active Directory and Windows Defender.  Continue Reading