Enterprise infrastructure management

The enterprise infrastructure management topic center helps Windows administrators maintain order with enterprise hardware and the network. These tutorials ensure the business has a handle on IT asset management for capacity planning purposes and remains in regulatory compliance. Gain the expertise to help IT teams design, manage and monitor an enterprise infrastructure.

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September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17
Windows DevOps tools rehab legacy enterprise applications

When Windows DevOps shops want to modernize legacy applications, third-party services and VM-based automation techniques can take them on the first steps.
September 07, 2017 07 Sep'17
Windows DevOps shops quickly gain on Linux counterparts

Early adopters of DevOps embrace open source software, but enterprise Microsoft shops have made strides in 2017, as have Microsoft's DevOps products.
April 20, 2017 20 Apr'17
Microsoft and Docker collaboration puts Linux containers on Windows

Microsoft's project to run Linux containers on Windows bridges a technical divide, but developers who work on the open source operating system may not be swayed so easily.
September 13, 2016 13 Sep'16
September Patch Tuesday plugs critical Exchange Server exploit

Atop the list of 14 security bulletins issued in Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday is a critical update to close a significant exploit in Exchange Server.

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Windows event log

The Windows event log is a detailed record of system, security and application notifications stored by the Windows operating system that is used by administrators to diagnose system problems and predict future issues. Continue Reading
Will Exchange Server 2019 address admin issues?

As Exchange Server 2019 draws closer, one administrator hopes Microsoft will incorporate some of the feature requests from the Exchange technicians in the field. Continue Reading
System Restore

System Restore is a utility to protect and revert the Windows client operating system to a previous state -- known as a restore point -- undoing system changes made since that time to avoid a reinstall of the operating system. Continue Reading

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Microsoft subscriptions aren't right for everyone

With the push to deliver Office and Windows as services, Microsoft subscriptions will be a reality in most IT departments one way or another. But not all organizations are good candidates for going ... Continue Reading
Open source PowerShell not a straight swap for Windows PowerShell

PowerShell Core 6.0 -- the open-source, cross-platform version of Windows PowerShell -- does not have all the features that longtime PowerShell users may be looking for. Last month's official ... Continue Reading
Microsoft roadmap covers practical and wishful technology

The latest innovations on the Microsoft roadmap include familiar enterprise products, but its wager on an ambitious technology could one day alter the face of computing. Continue Reading

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SCORCH integration packs plug in more functionality

Integration packs enhance the automation abilities of System Center Orchestrator to help administrators manage a wide array of products and systems. Continue Reading
Build bridges between domain and Microsoft accounts with Group Policy

BYOD disrupted how the IT department managed resources. Now, administrators face a management challenge presented by a new interloper -- Microsoft accounts. Continue Reading
Windows Server Migration Tools make file share moves less taxing

Administrators can hit a few snags when migrating a Windows file server, but a free Microsoft utility and some PowerShell know-how make the changeover a painless procedure. Continue Reading

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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
How Windows administrators can manage print queues

Printer management requires making sure the correct and most current drivers are installed and that any print queues associated with a device are cleared. Continue Reading
What are SR-IOV pros and cons with Hyper-V?

SR-IOV in Windows Server 2012 R2 supports Hyper-V Live Migration, but system requirements hampered adoption for some cases. Should everyone put PCIe SR-IOV to use? Continue Reading