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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

The best ways to use a WSUS server in Windows Server 2012 R2

Admins can use Microsoft's native tool to manage OS updates across an enterprise network with the help of PowerShell. Continue Reading
Have a simple Work Folders setup in Windows Server 2012 R2

Follow these steps to have the easiest Work Folders setup possible and to make the feature an essential part of your enterprise. Continue Reading
Be aware of essential Windows Server 2012 R2 hardware requirements

Before upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, read up on hardware requirements to ensure there are enough resources to preserve performance. Continue Reading

CPU vs. microprocessor: What are the differences?

CPUs and microprocessors can execute many of the same tasks, such as arithmetic and I/O processing. However, there are some tasks...

4 FAQs to better understand a paravirtualization interface

Admins are using paravirtualization because of its ability to improve system performance and reduce virtualization overhead, but ...

Compare Nutanix AHV vs. VMware ESXi in the hypervisor battle

Though Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi offer similar feature sets, admins' decisions will depend on several factors, such as ...

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Review the top sessions from recent cloud conferences

Build your own cloud conference from home. Watch sessions from the past year to learn about modern application architecture, ...

Test your cloud knowledge: VMs vs. containers vs. serverless

Take this quiz to help guide your choice between virtual machines, containers and serverless functions. Identify the uses, ...

Cloud lock-in fears aren't as prevalent as you might think

Enterprises are using multiple clouds, but not because they're afraid of lock-in. See why they're being smarter about cloud ...

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SQL Server database design best practices and tips for DBAs

Good database design is a must to meet processing needs in SQL Server systems. In a webinar, consultant Koen Verbeeck offered ...

SQL Server in Azure database choices and what they offer users

SQL Server databases can be moved to the Azure cloud in several different ways. Here's what you'll get from each of the options ...

Using a LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL

In this book excerpt, you'll learn LEFT OUTER JOIN vs. RIGHT OUTER JOIN techniques and find various examples for creating SQL ...

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Citrix microapps look to ease office reopening

With new Workspace microapps, Citrix is looking to make it easier for offices to reopen. Company representatives said the tools ...

VMware Workspace One unifies reshaped digital workforces

As companies struggle to rebalance their on-site and remote digital workforces in the wake of COVID-19, Workspace One helps ...

Macs to run on Apple silicon, leaving Intel behind

Future Macs will not run on Intel processors but on Apple silicon chips. The change could present compatibility issues, although ...

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Understanding persistent vs. nonpersistent VDI

You have a big decision to make when you deploy virtual desktops: Do you go with persistent or nonpersistent VDI? The choice ...

Security, productivity key desktop virtualization benefits

According to a survey conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, IT pros pointed to security, productivity and IT efficiency as the ...

DaaS provider eases remote work issues for investment firm

The pandemic forced many organizations to quickly transition to remote work, and DaaS subscribers such as Johnson Investment ...