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Microsoft Windows Server 2012

• Choosing the right number of Windows Server licenses

  When choosing the number of licenses needed for an upgrade to Windows Server, consider which edition best fits your enterprise's infrastructure and budget.  Continue Reading

• How Windows Server 2012 R2 can lead to network efficiency

  Admins looking to improve traffic efficiency have some new options to consider in the latest iteration of Windows Server.  Continue Reading

• The biggest obstacle to securing Windows Server 2012

  Microsoft's most secure server is a sitting duck for attacks on most networks, and the reason why may surprise you.  Continue Reading

• Important considerations for setting up Work Folders

  This tip could be the answer your enterprise is looking for to bridge the gap between personal and corporate devices.  Continue Reading

• Why the Windows Server Essentials role could benefit larger organizations

  Organizations may look to use an Essentials server, which makes Windows Server 2012 R2 function like Microsoft's small business offerings.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V gives Linux VMs a boost

  Microsoft wants Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V to be the best platform to run Linux in the cloud, so it has added more support for Linux VMs.  Continue Reading

• Active Directory Federation Services' new features are cloud-ready

  Active Directory Federation Services was updated in Windows Server 2012 R2 with Workplace Join and improved single sign-on features.  Continue Reading

• Five ways admins can embrace Windows Server 2012 Remote Management

  As Microsoft encourages Windows admins to deal with servers offsite, here are some easy steps they can use for Windows Server 2012 Remote Management.  Continue Reading

• Tech Watch: What to expect in future Windows Server 2012 versions

  There will be major changes in future versions of Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server Blue. Spoiler alert: Get ready for a cloud OS.  Continue Reading

• What the overhaul to Windows Server 2012 security means for you

  IT teams have been voicing concerns about enterprise security for years. Improvements in Windows Server 2012 security show Microsoft is listening.  Continue Reading

• Seven things to know about Windows Server 2012 deduplication

  It's no magic bullet, but Windows Server 2012 deduplication can help alleviate rising data storage demands.  Continue Reading

• Overcoming Server Core installation woes in Windows Server 2012

  Don't run away from a Server Core installation in Windows Server 2012. Follow these simple steps for a successful transition.  Continue Reading

• Workaround tricks for avoiding the Windows Server 2012 GUI

  There are reasons to keep the Windows Server 2012 GUI, but many admins want a workaround. With a little know-how, you can skip the Modern UI.  Continue Reading

• Dynamic Quorum gives failover clusters a boost in Windows Server 2012

  The Dynamic Quorum Management option in Windows Server 2012 can make failover clusters more resilient. Here's how it works.  Continue Reading

• Deciding whether to run Server Core in Windows Server 2012

  Our expert breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of deploying Server Core in Windows Server 2012.  Continue Reading