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• How to bring Azure costs down to earth

  Don't let Azure VMs rack up a huge monthly bill from Microsoft. Figure out your business needs, then adjust the options in Azure to minimize charges. Continue Reading

• Windows file server migration tool eases data transfer dread

  For a seemingly simple process, Windows file server migrations instill a lot of apprehension in IT admins. Next time, go into the fight with a free tool to manage the process. Continue Reading

• Top 25 list of Windows PowerShell commands for administrators

  Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them. Continue Reading

• Ransomware prevention strategies for Windows Server admins

  One ransomware infection can lock up critical data and disrupt the business, but these tips can help boost your data center's defenses. Continue Reading

• Managed service accounts tighten Windows Server security

  When a Windows Server application uses a service account, it can make an organization vulnerable. Admins can switch to managed service accounts to boost Windows Server security. Continue Reading

• The top Windows Server tutorials and tips of 2016

  A new operating system sparked Windows administrator's interest in 2016, as did information about using PowerShell to manage Windows Server and ways to deflect ransomware attacks.Continue Reading

• What kind of log analytics does Microsoft OMS perform?

  Microsoft OMS features 'solution packs' that track resource usage, which can help administrators plan for future capacity needs.Continue Reading

• PKI encryption in PowerShell coming in Windows Server 2016

  Administrators can use PowerShell to perform PKI encryption to protect sensitive data, but public or private key certificates need to be created first.Continue Reading

• What is the easiest way to bring Microsoft OMS into my organization?

  My organization wants to use Microsoft Operations Management Suite. What's the best way to establish a connection to our existing environment?Continue Reading

• Who's to blame when Microsoft security updates go bad?

  A bad Microsoft patch is not an uncommon event, but without the resources to test it adequately, what's an overworked IT staff supposed to do?Continue Reading

• Untangling the confusion in the Microsoft Azure portal

  Administrators must grapple with Azure management portal changes as Resource Manager displaces the classic Service Management portal.Continue Reading

• Using Diskpart to create, extend or delete a disk partition

  Diskpart is a disk management tool designed to create, delete and resize hard drive partitions, and assign or reassign drive letters in Windows client and server operating systems.Continue Reading

• Newer Windows Server versions won't fix security issues

  While surrounding the data center with an assortment of hacker prevention tools can look impressive, it doesn't mean Windows Server security has been improved.Continue Reading

• How is Windows Nano Server managed?

  Microsoft Nano Server sheds the traditional Windows Server GUI which means some administrators will need to adapt to adopt this deployment model.Continue Reading

• Best practices for authenticating PowerShell script permissions

  PowerShell scripts can only run when they have the proper permissions, but an administrator may need to authenticate the script so it has the right privileges.Continue Reading