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Microsoft Windows Server 2012

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Configuring iSCSI Targets on Windows Server 2012 Failover Clusters

  In Windows Server 2012, admins can configure iSCSI Targets using the Server and Failover Cluster Managers and PowerShell cmdlets. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• Multiserver administration and more with RSAT in Windows Server 2012

  Microsoft's Remote Server Administration Tools received an update in time for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. What's new?  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Online Backup Service in Windows Server 2012: Under the hood

  Weigh the pros and cons of Microsoft Online Backup Service in Windows Server 2012. Some features could benefit IT shops.  Continue Reading

• New features in Microsoft IIS 8

  Admins will find plenty of new features to like in the new version of Microsoft's web server – especially if they're hosting large-scale operations.  Continue Reading