IT career development

To stay competitive in today's Windows IT job market requires a mix of data center and cloud skills, and deep understanding of Microsoft products. Whether you manage a Windows shop or have just entered the field, this collection of articles on IT career development will improve your Windows Server administrator skills and advance your career.

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March 02, 2017 02 Mar'17
Microsoft open source efforts draw praise

Industry observers are buying into Microsoft's attempts to reach new users, as the company builds support for Linux and other open source technologies in its offerings.
August 25, 2016 25 Aug'16
Microsoft Ignite 2016 conference coverage

Find all the independent reporting and analysis from the Microsoft Ignite conference 2016 in one place.
April 30, 2015 30 Apr'15
Experts share predictions for Microsoft Ignite

Experts give insights on Microsoft Ignite, what Windows services they hope to hear about, and whether this show will live up to TechEd conference fame.
February 04, 2014 04 Feb'14
IT pros size up new Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with a critical eye

Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella brings technical expertise to the helm, but can he provide a roadmap that offers IT pros reason for optimism rather than continued frustration?

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Tech communities offer more than just a quick fix

IT professionals who join tech meetups and online communities might find there's more than just troubleshooting help available when they invest their time in a group. Continue Reading
System administrator resources you'll actually use

The learning resources available for IT administrators are more plentiful than the technology that admins manage. How do they sift through the inundation of information? Continue Reading
System administrator skills you need to succeed in the cloud

Cloud technology gives IT administrators more tools to manage enterprise resources than ever before, but the expanding technology also requires admins to develop a new skill set. Continue Reading

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Build a Hyper-V home lab in Windows Server 2019

Production servers aren't the place to experiment with Microsoft's Hyper-V technology. This guide helps you build a lab tailored for a nested virtualization environment. Continue Reading
Upgrade your IT admin career options with these tips

Don't get stuck with habits from a time when Microsoft released updates every few years. Admins need to build their proficiency in PowerShell and cloud products to remain relevant. Continue Reading
Windows Server 2016 changes prompt a new look at management

Microsoft caters to both traditional server admins and automation experts in Windows Server 2016, but there will come a time when IT won't have a management choice. Continue Reading

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Specialized network engineer skills deemed unnecessary by 2020

Common networking roles are shifting to keep up with network transformation and a changing industry. Challenges include new monitoring tools and increased complexity. Continue Reading
How will Microsoft role-based certifications affect admins?

IT administrators should already know that the only constant for Microsoft products is change. Certifications are the next thing to get an overhaul. Continue Reading
enterprise content management (ECM)

Enterprise content management (ECM) is a set of defined processes, strategies and tools that allow a business to effectively obtain, organize, store and deliver critical information to its employees, business stakeholders and customers. To ... Continue Reading

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Ways administrators can avoid IT burnout

The last thing an overextended admin needs is additional work, but there are certain practices that, once introduced, can curb tech burnout in the long run. Continue Reading
Should in-house staff or consultants handle Windows Server 2016 upgrades?

Is it better to approach a potential Windows Server 2016 upgrade using in-house staff, or should we seek the help of consultants? Continue Reading
What the latest Microsoft Learning program changes mean for IT pros

A revamped design for the MS Learning site gives IT pros a look at some potential changes coming to certs -- new and old. Continue Reading