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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?
January 24, 2014 24 Jan'14
New Microsoft certs changes that IT pros need to know

The Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and System Center 2012 R2 releases are responsible for the updated MCSA and MCSE cert exams.

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system administrator (sysadmin)

A system administrator (sysadmin) is an information technolog professional who supports a multiuser computing environment and ensures continuous, optimal performance of IT services and support systems. Continue Reading
preboot execution environment (PXE)

Preboot execution environment (PXE), pronounced pixie, is a set of standards that enables a computer to load an operating system (OS) over a network connection. Continue Reading
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a series of Microsoft components that allow native Linux 64-bit Executable and Linkable Format (ELF64) binaries to run on the Windows kernel in the Windows 10 operating system (OS). Continue Reading

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What is enterprise content management? Guide to ECM

Enterprise content management (ECM) is a set of defined processes, strategies and tools that allows a business to effectively obtain, organize, store and deliver critical information to its employees, business stakeholders and customers. Continue Reading
Linux on Windows helps systems administrators gain new skills

The line between Windows and Linux is starting to blur in most organizations. Here's what systems administrators need to know about working with Linux and Windows. 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

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Windows and Linux: What systems administrators need to know

The lines between Windows Server and Linux continue to blur. Discover what Windows administrators need to know to get up to speed with these new Linux features. Continue Reading
Discover the top Windows Server and PowerShell tutorials of 2018

Administrators can level up their management game with these Windows Server tips and PowerShell tutorials that got the most attention on the SearchWindowsServer site in 2018. Continue Reading
IT incident management

IT incident management is an area of IT service management (ITSM) wherein the IT team returns a service to normal as quickly as possible after a disruption, in a way that aims to create as little negative impact on the business as possible. Continue Reading

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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
Information security project considerations for IT managers

Being an IT project manager isn't easy, but you can improve your information security skills and knowledge to make your job easier. Continue Reading
Prioritize your IT tasks and finally conquer your to-do list

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait. Continue Reading