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• What are the most notable features in System Center 2016?

  System Center 2016 can manage a mix of environments, but administrators should evaluate new features before upgrading from an older version. Continue Reading

• Microsoft Hyper-V Manager

  Microsoft Hyper-V Manager is a tool that allows administrators to create, change and delete virtual machines (VMs). Continue Reading

• How can administrators prepare for the Windows Docker invasion?

  Docker management on the Windows Server platform is just one of the many issues containers bring to the data center. Continue Reading

• How to upgrade to PowerShell 5

  PowerShell version 5 is the most recent iteration of the scripting language and offers new features from previous versions. Admins can upgrade to the new version in a few steps. Continue Reading

• How to deploy Windows containers in Microsoft Azure

  Want to build and manage your own Windows Server containers? Here's how to do it using native Docker commands and a PowerShell module. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • command line interface (CLI)
  • System Restore
  • Microsoft SCOM (System Center Operations Manager)
  • Microsoft Project Honolulu

  • Microsoft Windows Insider Program for Business
  • Microsoft Windows Server OS (operating system)
  • Microsoft Windows Server LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel)
  • Microsoft Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel (SAC)

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• PowerShell script examples and reference guide for admins

  Microsoft unveiled PowerShell in 2006, but many Windows administrators are still unaware of the tremendous amount of resources available to help automate numerous tasks.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Nano Server: Small footprint adds savings, security

  Organizations that reduce their server footprint can reduce costs and improve performance by running only the most necessary resources.Continue Reading

• How Host Guardian secures Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V VMs

  In an effort to get more workloads into the Azure cloud, Microsoft has developed a new system to protect data in Hyper-V VMs from unauthorized users in Windows Server 2016.Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification preparation advice for Windows admins

  Windows admins who want to prepare for Microsoft certification should learn which options exist and best align with their career path in order to form an effective study strategy.Continue Reading

• How does privileged identity management work in Azure Active Directory?

  Organizations that assign privileged access to certain users can lose track of who has access to what. Privileged user monitoring ensures users comply with corporate policies.Continue Reading

• How does Azure Active Directory Connect help admins?

  The Azure AD Connect tool helps administrators with an on-premises Active Directory environment, but also helps manage resources from the Azure cloud.Continue Reading

• Avoid downtime with rolling upgrades in Windows Server 2016

  Microsoft attempts to make switching to a new operating system less painful and reduce downtime by implementing a rolling upgrade feature in Windows Server 2016.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Hyper-V Shielded VM

  A Microsoft Hyper-V Shielded VM is a security feature of Windows Server 2016 that protects a Hyper-V second-generation virtual machine (VM) from access or tampering by using a combination of Secure Boot, BitLocker encryption, virtual Trusted ...Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows Server Manager

  Microsoft Windows Server Manager is a tool for managing a server's identity and the roles installed on the server.Continue Reading

• A new skill for Windows Server administrators: Building their brand

  Marketing yourself may not come naturally for Windows systems administrators but there are several ways to get noticed for promotions or a new career trajectory.Continue Reading