Tips

Tips

• Using Xperf stack walking to pinpoint kernel performance issues

  The Xperf tool helps admins diagnose performance issues, but how do you granularly determine what function calls are eating up precious resources?  Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2008 R2 hardware selection tips

  Getting Windows Server 2008 R2 to run efficiently takes a little bit of luck and a lot of hardware knowledge.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell v3 has some great GUI

  PowerShell v3, available in the forthcoming Windows Server 8, packs some serious GUI behind a barebones command-line interface.  Continue Reading

• Getting more life out of Windows Server 2008 R2

  Just because Windows Server 8 is right around the corner, there is no need to toss Windows Server 2008 R2 out the door.  Continue Reading

• Configuring and optimizing SharePoint 2010 search

  Search has been around since SharePoint’s inception but it isn’t enabled in SharePoint 2010. Here’s how to configure search while minimizing the impact on sites.  Continue Reading

• Understanding the Windows Server 8 Cluster Aware Update Wizard

  Cluster-Aware Updating won't end Patch Tuesday – but it will make administration of server clusters much easier.  Continue Reading

• 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