Microsoft cloud and virtualization

As administrators virtualize applications on Hyper-V and push workloads into the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, they need a reliable resource for information. This Microsoft cloud and virtualization topic center offers updates and advice on how to get the most out of emerging technologies, such as Docker containers.

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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.
June 20, 2018 20 Jun'18
Archive360 mixes and matches cloud data archiving elements

Archive360's Archive2Azure previously supported file and message archiving. Now, users can archive Salesforce and healthcare data, among other elements, to the Azure cloud.
June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18
Success of GitHub deal hinges on Azure's open source appeal

Microsoft's ongoing détente with the open source community advances with a deal to purchase GitHub, the world's largest open source code repository.
March 27, 2018 27 Mar'18
IT mulls multi-user Windows 10 as Server 2019 drops RDSH

Multi-user Windows 10 could replace RDSH, which isn't in the first Windows Server 2019 preview. The move has ramifications for app compatibility, XenApp and Windows licensing.

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Administrators have an ever-increasing number of resources to handle and permissions to track, but they can cut this seemingly impossible task down to size with Active Directory. Continue Reading
Hunt down zombie VMs to trim Windows Server licensing costs

Temporary workloads can cause organizations to buy more Windows Server licenses than they need, but admins can track down zombie servers to consolidate workloads and keep costs down. Continue Reading
Hyper-V VM template creation made easy

Creating Hyper-V VM templates is a straightforward process, but there are a few things you should consider, such as template creation source and administrative password assignment. Continue Reading

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How to secure Azure RDP virtual machine access with a jumpbox

A jumpbox can be a handy tool to improve security in a Microsoft Azure deployment. For starters, it blocks the public IP address automatically associated with any VMs. Continue Reading
Understanding what Azure AD federation really means

A company that adopts SaaS apps to get work done can ease the transition by implementing a single sign-on method. Learn how to set up this arrangement in a secure manner. Continue Reading
How the Microsoft Authenticator app integrates with Azure AD

Microsoft expanded the Microsoft Authenticator app to integrate with tens of thousands of Azure AD apps. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how this tool is improving security. Continue Reading

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How PowerShell Direct helps polish off those VMs

PowerShell Direct offers administrators a remoting option that does not rely on a network connection to manage Hyper-V VMs, but be sure you meet the requirements for its use. Continue Reading
Use Microsoft SCVMM to clone a VM

There are some requirements you must meet to clone VMs with SCVMM, but the steps to clone an existing VM -- whether it's running, paused or shutdown -- are fairly simple. Continue Reading
Design a custom Hyper-V Integration Services component

The steps for creating a new component of Hyper-V Integration Services include registering an app, creating and binding a Hyper-V socket, and compiling server and client apps. Continue Reading

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Manage host, VM access with a Hyper-V administrators security group

Use Hyper-V roles to limit users to predefined levels of access. By creating security groups and managing them with PowerShell, you can implement role-based security at scale. Continue Reading
Generate a Hyper-V report to track clusters, nodes with PowerShell

It's difficult to navigate all the information related to Hyper-V nodes and clusters, so use PowerShell commands and scripts to generate reports and automate information retrieval. Continue Reading
Windows troubleshooting tools to improve VM performance

Fine-tune virtualized workloads and diagnose performance issues with help from these Windows troubleshooting tools every server administrator should know. Continue Reading