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Windows Server storage management

• Sorting out data deduplication in Windows Server 2012 R2

  Learn more about data deduplication, which cleans up repeated content, freeing up valuable storage space.  Continue Reading

• Set up storage tiering in just 10 steps

  Windows Server 2012 R2 has a storage tiering feature in conjunction with Storage Spaces. Here's how to get started.  Continue Reading

• Considerations for scale-out file servers

  Scale-out file servers can significantly lower storage costs, but it might not be right for organizations. Here's what to consider.  Continue Reading

• Digging deep in Windows Server storage QoS

  In the newest preview of Windows Server, storage QoS helps administrators get the most of their storage by setting minimum and maximum IOPS count.  Continue Reading

• What's next for Windows Server storage?

  The next version of Windows Server, due out in 2015, will boast storage improvements in QoS for Hyper-V and replication for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Chkdsk improvements in Windows Server 2012 increase data availability

  Data availability has been an issue for admins running chkdsk, but that's no longer the case in Windows Server 2012. Here's a look at what's changed.  Continue Reading

• Built-in NIC teaming in Windows Server 2012 gives IT pros a break

  In Windows Server 2012, IT pros can prepare for failover scenarios using the newly built-in NIC teaming capability.  Continue Reading

• SMB 3.0 brings fault tolerant features, more speed

  SMB 3.0 ushers in the next generation of server messaging features and brings in speed improvements and tricks.  Continue Reading

• How ReFS compares to NTFS

  Microsoft's modernized file system is all about integrity. Here are the new features that set it apart from its predecessor.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 8 data deduplication delivers efficient storage

  Thought single-instance storage was as good as it gets? Server 8's native deduplication will increase efficiency, especially for virtual servers.  Continue Reading

• Five layers of iSCSI storage connection security

  The iSCSI storage protocol is simple to set up, but requires work to protect. Follow these steps to ensure the security of iSCSI server connections.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft iSCSI Software Target for Windows Server 2008 R2

  The Software Target sets up virtual hard disks as targets for remote servers. Learn more about how to use some of its management and system-protection functions.  Continue Reading

• Config iSCSI for Windows Server: Seven tips you forgot to remember

  Dealing with iSCSI remains a challenge for some IT pros. Find out tips you forgot to remember when configuring the system.  Continue Reading

• Advanced Format drives can impact software in Windows Server

  Advanced Format drives are making waves in the storage space. The new technology frees up space on disk, but there are roadblocks that will hamper implementation in the short term.  Continue Reading

• What to make of Windows Storage Server 2008 R2

  Microsoft is pushing Windows Storage Server as a NAS appliance, but a deeper look reveals it can also help with managing shared storage in virtual environments.  Continue Reading