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Windows System and Network Performance Monitoring

• 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

• Built-in NIC teaming in Windows Server 2012 gives IT pros a break

  In Windows Server 2012, IT pros can prepare for failover scenarios using the newly built-in NIC teaming capability. Continue Reading

• FAQ: Preparing for the upgrade to Windows Server 2012

  Mulling over an upgrade to Windows Server 2012? You're bound to have some questions. Our expert answers the most common ones. Continue Reading

• Revamped Windows Performance Toolkit improves performance monitoring

  Performance monitoring gets a graphical boost with the release of several new event tracing tools. Continue Reading

• FAQ: System Center Configuration Manager 2012

  Microsoft's new configuration management product offers some important new features. But only you know if it's the right fit for your organization. Continue Reading

• How P2V tools can help you choose between Hyper-V and VMware

  Hyper-V or VMware? The question's not going away, but migration planning products can help you give a more informed answer.Continue Reading

• How can I monitor Hyper-V virtual machine traffic?

  The more information you want about Hyper-V traffic, the harder it will be to get. Our expert explains why things will get better in Windows Server 8.Continue Reading

• Step-by-step guide: Remote Desktop Gateway configuration

  The Remote Desktop Gateway role service extends the reach of Remote Desktop Services. Here's how to set it up, step by step.Continue Reading

• Secure Windows Server in the cloud via Active Directory Group Policy

  When cloud technology invades, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 admins must ensure their environments remain secure. Group Policy to the rescue?Continue Reading

• Using Microsoft PerfView to profile process performance data

  Microsoft made its internal performance monitoring tool available to the public. Here's how it offers an advanced peek at application processes.Continue Reading

• Getting more life out of Windows Server 2008 R2

  Just because Windows Server 8 is right around the corner, there is no need to toss Windows Server 2008 R2 out the door.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 8's patch management upgrades may be too good to be true

  Microsoft promises high IT service uptime in Windows Server 8 thanks to patch management upgrades – but what will that really translate into?Continue Reading

• What the demise of Forefront TMG means for Windows Server

  Microsoft's highly rated edge-protection product is essentially dead – so where do Windows server security pros go from here?Continue Reading

• Microsoft Xperf tutorial: New ways to monitor Windows performance

  Part of the Windows Performance Toolkit, Microsoft's Xperf utility easily trumps the monitoring capabilities of older admin tools like Perfmon. So how does it work?Continue Reading

• Free WSUS utility offers on-the-fly patch management for Windows

  A new app improves on the process of automated Windows updates – without the need for a WSUS server.Continue Reading