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Five ways to advance your Windows career
IT is a competitive industry and you might feel stuck in one position. Find out how goal setting -- and knowledge -- can improve your prospects. Continue Reading
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Social networking strategies to further your IT career
Twitter and LinkedIn are phenomenal resources when it comes to advancing your IT career. But are you using them effectively? Continue Reading
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Step-by-step guide: Remote Desktop Gateway configuration
The Remote Desktop Gateway role service extends the reach of Remote Desktop Services. Here's how to set it up, step by step. Continue Reading
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Getting around SharePoint 2010 SP1 database upgrade hiccups
When you apply SharePoint 2010 Service Pack 1, SharePoint databases are supposed to be upgraded. Unfortunately, the process isn’t without its frustrations. Continue Reading
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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
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Cost considerations: When blade servers meet virtualization
When it comes to cost-effectiveness, do blade servers and virtualization combine to make CFOs happy? Continue Reading
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Examining blade server options for Windows Server 2008 R2
It's a question asked with relative frequency: should I implement blade or rackmount hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2? The truth is there's no simple answer. Continue Reading
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Determining what hardware is needed to support virtualization
Short- and long-term virtualization strategies are important to consider when choosing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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Rightsizing hardware for Windows Server 2008 R2 editions
What's your hardware blueprint? Executing a good Microsoft Windows Serer 2008 R2 hardware plan can actually save money in the long run. Continue Reading
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Secure Windows Server in the cloud via Active Directory Group Policy
When cloud technology invades, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 admins must ensure their environments remain secure. Group Policy to the rescue? Continue Reading
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How MAP Toolkit 6.5 can put you on the right migration path
The latest edition of the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit offers expanded features to ease local and cloud-based migrations. Continue Reading
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Top 10 reasons why you shouldn’t ignore mobile device security
What’s your company’s mobile security strategy? You don’t really worry about it? These 10 reasons will make you rethink that decision. Continue Reading
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Using Microsoft PerfView to profile process performance data
Microsoft made its internal performance monitoring tool available to the public. Here's how it offers an advanced peek at application processes. Continue Reading
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Managing access control with Windows Rights Management Services
Active Directory's Rights Management Services is a good way of managing access to data, but there are caveats. Continue Reading
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Bringing Windows RDS to the web: Designing the DMZ
Remote Desktop Gateway secures Internet access for Remote Desktop Services applications – if you set it up properly. Continue Reading