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Microsoft Active Directory Design and Administration
- June 04, 2010
04 Jun'10
What is Windows Server AppFabric?
There are two versions of AppFabric – one for cloud applications and another for in-house apps. Here's what they can do for you.
- June 04, 2010
04 Jun'10
Should Windows shops give in to cloud-based backups?
While the technology exists to put your primary backups in the hands of another, it may not be the most reliable option in every situation.
- June 02, 2010
02 Jun'10
IT shops look for Hyper-V feature boost with SP1 beta
IT managers hope to get service pack info on Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V and Exchange Server next week.
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- May 25, 2010
25 May'10
Beta drops for next System Center Configuration Manager release
Microsoft has released the first beta for its upcoming systems and client management product, tentatively dubbed System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) v.Next. The new release is designed to ...
- May 21, 2010
21 May'10
What's driving investments in Windows servers?
Studies have noted an uptick in x86 hardware purchases of late, the reasons for which align well with Microsoft's most recent OS and virtualization releases.
- May 20, 2010
20 May'10
The IT salary market and how to increase your value
While compensation for IT pros is slightly down, there are ways to separate yourself from the pack and increase your value.
- May 11, 2010
11 May'10
What's next for Windows Server and beyond?
While details on the next release of Windows Server have already started to trickle out, it could be the last traditional server OS from Microsoft before the cloud takes over.
- May 10, 2010
10 May'10
Best practices for SAN configuration and administration
Storage headaches tend to get worse over time, but following the proper configuration and management steps can be the perfect remedy for your SAN-related woes.
- May 07, 2010
07 May'10
AD Federation Services 2.0 drops with added cloud support
The updated version of Microsoft's claims-based identity software has single sign-on capabilities for apps both on-premise and in the cloud.
- May 05, 2010
05 May'10
New SharePoint 2010 adds features for admins
The Central Administration has been boiled down so it's easier to navigate. IT managers will see the familiar ribbon found throughout the Office 2010 product line.
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- April 27, 2010
27 Apr'10
Active Directory on your iPhone? There’s an app for that
A new app could help simplify the management of Active Directory-related help desk calls straight from your mobile phone. It’s called AD HelpDesk, a brand new iPhone app designed to aid with the ...
- April 26, 2010
26 Apr'10
Recapping Microsoft Management Summit 2010
I thought I’d take a quick moment to run through some of the key points I took away from Microsoft Management Summit 2010 this year for those who weren’t able to attend. I was only there Tuesday ...
- April 22, 2010
22 Apr'10
Microsoft shows maturing IT management vision
Microsoft fleshed out its Systems Center roadmap and released some new tools this week, including the long awaited Service Manager.
- April 20, 2010
20 Apr'10
Microsoft pushes cloud computing on reluctant IT pros
Microsoft dropped its cloud computing plans on a really tough audience - the systems management administrators gathered at MMS this week.
- April 08, 2010
08 Apr'10
Microsoft adds storage provisioning to Exchange Server
The first service pack for Exchange Server 2010 also adds improved OWA performance and some new management UI enhancements, among other things.