News

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

September 26, 2018 26 Sep'18
Windows Admin Center unlocks Server 2019 features

Not just for troubleshooting, Windows Admin Center helps admins unlock the full potential of the latest Windows Server offering.
March 26, 2018 26 Mar'18
Windows Server 2019 preview draws Azure closer

Windows Server 2019 will come with a number of enhancements to cater to administrators who want a tighter connection to the Azure cloud platform, Microsoft said.

Prepare for VM-to-cloud workload migration

Migrating VMs to the cloud can be relatively straightforward if you lay the groundwork to meet workload and vendor requirements. ...

Meet Hyper-V cluster requirements to maintain high availability

Hyper-V high availability is important for failover, so check that Hyper-V clusters meet the proper requirements, which range ...

VMware news in 2018: Acquisitions, partnerships and more

VMware acquisitions and partnerships led a year of VMware news, including the addition of CloudHealth and Heptio, as well as a ...

SearchCloudComputing

An overview of ARM templates for Azure resource deployment

Azure Resource Manager templates streamline the way IT and development teams deploy cloud resources. To get started, grasp these ...

5 best ways to minimize cloud scaling costs

Many factors can contribute to a high public cloud bill -- one of which is scalability. Apply these five practices to effectively...

How to use Azure Site Recovery Deployment Planner

A successful disaster recovery procedure is more complicated than most people think. Learn how an Azure service can streamline ...

SearchSQLServer

Faster R&D pace complicates SQL Server upgrades for users

Microsoft is updating SQL Server and Azure SQL Database more quickly than it did in the past -- and keeping up with the new ...

Microsoft data platform gets new cloud, on-prem features

Microsoft released a second preview of SQL Server 2019 and said users can now run applications in either on-premises SQL Server ...

5 FAQs on SQL Server containers and how to manage them

Running SQL Server in containers creates new challenges for database administrators. The answers to these questions can guide you...

SearchEnterpriseDesktop

How to set up a Windows Autopilot deployment

IT can set profiles for its devices running Windows 10 and enroll them in Active Directory with the Windows Autopilot tool, but ...

Ready to build a custom Windows 10 image? Find out!

With a customized Windows 10 image, IT can automate much of the installation process for users and deliver the exact ...

Microsoft Windows as a service still finding its footing

As Microsoft continues to battle bugs in Windows 10, some analysts and developers blame its quality-control process and a lack of...

SearchVirtualDesktop

How RDS licensing rules work and recommendations to follow

Microsoft's Remote Desktop Services licensing policies can be confusing if you don't know the Client Access Licenses and Remote ...

Pop quiz: Desktop virtualization certifications for Citrix and VMware

VMware and Citrix offer numerous certifications for their virtual desktop and app products. Test yourself on the different levels...

Understand Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop and its benefits

Microsoft is bringing its virtual desktop offerings into the cloud era. Windows Virtual Desktop represents a big step forward.