Windows Server storage management

Enterprise IT administrators must stay current with Windows Server storage management practices to maintain high availability and eliminate performance bottlenecks. This section also explores storage monitoring tools that alert IT when a problem flares up.

August 11, 2015 11 Aug'15
Windows 10 gets its first Patch Tuesday updates

Microsoft wastes no time delivering its first critical Windows 10 Patch Tuesday fixes, along with critical updates for its Edge and IE browsers.
May 10, 2010 10 May'10
Best practices for SAN configuration and administration

Storage headaches tend to get worse over time, but following the proper configuration and management steps can be the perfect remedy for your SAN-related woes.
October 08, 2009 08 Oct'09
Active Directory tops the list of hot Windows Server 2008 R2 features

IT pros are more excited about the new Active Directory features in Windows Server 2008 R2 than anything else, including Hyper-V with live migration
December 11, 2006 11 Dec'06
Scripting School: Managing Group Policy with VBScript

You can use scripting to manage Group Policy itself. You can't use scripts to create or assign policies, but you can copy, back up and restore, import, and do Resultant Set of Policy reporting on policies using VBScript.

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Find and lock down lax Windows share permissions

With help from PowerShell, you can identify the shares that need adjustments across your infrastructure then use a script to fix them to protect sensitive data. Continue Reading
wbadmin

Wbadmin is an elevated command prompt that allows administrators or backup operators to backup and restore an operating system (OS), volume, file, folder or application. Continue Reading
25 basic PowerShell commands for Windows administrators

Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them. Continue Reading

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Essential components and tools of server monitoring

Server capacity management requires a list of infrastructure components to watch and the right tools. A workflow with these concepts ensures uptime and helps usage predictions. Continue Reading
Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct simplifies converged, HCI storage

Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server packages several different Microsoft technologies to lower TCO and simplify storage in converged and hyper-converged deployments. Continue Reading
Microsoft ReFS tuned for Hyper-V, but be aware of hazards

Microsoft positions its Resilient File System to replace the venerable NTFS, and it does increase resiliency and storage, but there are caveats that might limit its adoption. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

4 Windows Server 2019 storage features to ease management

Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable software-defined storage in data centers. Continue Reading
Windows file server migration tool eases data transfer dread

For a seemingly simple process, Windows file server migrations instill a lot of apprehension in IT admins. Next time, go into the fight with a free tool to manage the process. Continue Reading
Reduce downtime with Azure Site Recovery service

Any business can experience data failure. What matters most is how you prepare for a quick recovery. Azure Site Recovery uses the Microsoft cloud when your data center goes dark. Continue Reading

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How to upload and download files with PowerShell FTP script

By using the .NET WebClient class and PowerShell, Windows admins can upload and download files to FTP. Continue Reading
How does Microsoft BitLocker secure local, cloud resources?

The BitLocker encryption technology continues to evolve from its roots as a Windows Vista feature to protect resources both in the local data center and in the Azure cloud platform. Continue Reading
Using Diskpart to create, extend or delete a disk partition

Diskpart is a disk management tool designed to create, delete and resize hard drive partitions, and assign or reassign drive letters in Windows client and server operating systems. Continue Reading