Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Learn about the innovative technologies in Microsoft Windows Server 2019 that boost the abilities of failover clustering and prevent unauthorized access to data by tamping down access to data as it crosses the network. Microsoft expects its new Storage Migration Service to prevent service disruptions and other issues associated with server operating systemmigrations.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 News

November 13, 2019 13 Nov'19
Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference coverage

Expect Microsoft to continue its cloud push at its annual conference for IT pros to get more organizations moving to Azure and its Office 365 collaboration platform.
September 26, 2018 26 Sep'18
Windows Admin Center unlocks Server 2019 features

Not just for troubleshooting, Windows Admin Center helps admins unlock the full potential of the latest Windows Server offering.
March 26, 2018 26 Mar'18
Windows Server 2019 preview draws Azure closer

Windows Server 2019 will come with a number of enhancements to cater to administrators who want a tighter connection to the Azure cloud platform, Microsoft said.

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Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Get Started

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How to set up Windows Server 2019 virtual network encryption

Microsoft tightens the security on its virtualization platform, even if a breach occurs, to prevent intruders from eavesdropping on traffic between VMs. Continue Reading
How to install and test Windows Server 2019 IIS

The installation process for the Windows Server 2019 IIS role is fairly straightforward. This tutorial explains how to stand up the web server and check its ports and bindings. Continue Reading
Migrating file servers using Storage Migration Service

Need to move from Windows Server 2003 and up? The Storage Migration Service in the Windows Admin Center does most of the heavy lifting to make this procedure more routine rather than risky. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Are containers on Windows the right choice for you?

Containers have grown in popularity, but there are some considerations to weigh before you decide to migrate Server 2008 workloads to this technology. Continue Reading
What admins need to know about Azure Stack HCI

Microsoft put its branding on a relatively new hyper-converged infrastructure offering that capitalizes on the software-defined features in Windows Server 2019. Continue Reading
What are the Azure Stack HCI hardware and support costs?

Organizations can cap their hyper-converged infrastructure costs when they deploy the Azure Stack HCI platform, but once they plug into the cloud, it's a different story. Continue Reading

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Manage Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How to manage Server Core with PowerShell

New PowerShell users will need to overcome a learning curve to work with Server Core, but the tool has some built-in aids to help you progress. Continue Reading
What are the Azure Stack HCI deployment, management options?

While the Windows Admin Center is one way to manage the Azure Stack HCI platform, you can also use traditional, battle-tested tools. Continue Reading
What are the Azure Stack HCI features?

An Azure Stack HCI system relies on Windows Server 2019 to deliver the software-defined compute, storage and networking technologies that integrate with the OEM hardware. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

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
What are some potential Windows Server cluster set snags?

Windows Server 2019 cluster sets bring some Azure-like capabilities into the data center, but new features also bring new challenges for administrators. Continue Reading
What are some Microsoft SDDC integration challenges?

Microsoft added a number of new software-defined features in Windows Server 2019, but deploying a fully virtualized data center remains a challenge for several reasons. Continue Reading

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