Tips

Tips

• Optimizing application compatibility for Windows Server 8

  With Windows Server 8 comes a whole host of new app compatibility considerations. Here's how to be prepared for when the server OS ships.  Continue Reading

• Using and managing BYOD in a Windows Server 2008 environment

  BYOD is the hot topic in the enterprise, but allowing it brings new types of security considerations on Windows Server 2008 R2.  Continue Reading

• How System Center 2012 enables Hyper-V private clouds

  Microsoft is pushing private cloud with the latest releases of its systems management products. Find out if they can help you get a handle on your internal resources.  Continue Reading

• Hidden gems in Windows Server 2008 R2's Resource Monitor tool

  You don't have to download a freeware tool to adequately monitor your system performance. Here's how to leverage the new features available to Windows Server admins.  Continue Reading

• Preparing for your IT certification on the cheap

  Proper preparation for IT certification exams doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Get the lowdown on inexpensive options and where to find them.  Continue Reading

• Leveraging Windows Server 2008 and the BYOD initiative

  "Bring Your Own Device" programs can be a logistical nightmare, but Windows Server offers an ideal platform for managing such environments and maintaining a happier workforce.  Continue Reading

• Top five tips for optimizing Active Directory Group Policy performance

  As your number of managed GPOs increases, so does the performance hit to your machines. Get in front of the problem by taking these simple steps.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint security should not be an afterthought

  Although SharePoint's security controls are built in, they're not something you can just set and forget. Don’t overlook these four issues when safeguarding the collaboration platform.  Continue Reading

• How Server Manager will impact workflow in Windows Server 8

  The Server Manager console has been completely redesigned in Windows Server 8. While this will have positive effects on productivity, it could also cause some headaches.  Continue Reading

• What to do when DNS records disappear

  When working with DNS records in Active Directory, a small mistake can quickly become a big problem. Follow these steps to speed your recovery.  Continue Reading

• Best Practices for Active Directory forest trusts

  The more domains you manage, the more you rely on forest trusts. Follow these tips to manage your AD infrastructure – and maintain your sanity.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 8's patch management upgrades may be too good to be true

  Microsoft promises high IT service uptime in Windows Server 8 thanks to patch management upgrades – but what will that really translate into?  Continue Reading

• Understanding System Center Service Manager 2010 and virtualization

  What Service Manager settings should you have set when virtualizing an environment?  Continue Reading

• Preparing for Windows workstation security breaches

  Remember that your users’ Windows workstations are just as vulnerable to security breaches as the rest of your system. Here’s how to prepare for the worst.  Continue Reading

• Migrating a Linux file system to a Windows file system (or vice versa)

  In-place file system conversions are not only difficult – they're also downright dangerous. If you need to migrate data, you've got other options.  Continue Reading