Tips

Tips

• Start using the PowerShell pipeline with this example

  An administrator can create functions to support the PowerShell pipeline, which improves upon text-based shells by allowing the scripter to pass objects across the pipe.  Continue Reading

• How Windows administrators can manage print queues

  Printer management requires making sure the correct and most current drivers are installed and that any print queues associated with a device are cleared.  Continue Reading

• How to upgrade to PowerShell 5

  PowerShell version 5 is the most recent iteration of the scripting language and offers new features from previous versions. Admins can upgrade to the new version in a few steps.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell script examples and reference guide for admins

  Microsoft unveiled PowerShell in 2006, but many Windows administrators are still unaware of the tremendous amount of resources available to help automate numerous tasks.  Continue Reading

• Enlist Windows SFC and DISM tools to fix server OS problems

  Administrators can diagnose and treat a buggy server operating system by using the Windows DISM and SFC utilities for image analysis and repairs.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Nano Server: Small footprint adds savings, security

  Organizations that reduce their server footprint can reduce costs and improve performance by running only the most necessary resources.  Continue Reading

• How Host Guardian secures Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V VMs

  In an effort to get more workloads into the Azure cloud, Microsoft has developed a new system to protect data in Hyper-V VMs from unauthorized users in Windows Server 2016.  Continue Reading

• Windows Server licensing change reduces Azure VM pricing

  Microsoft's Hybrid Use Benefit could lure organizations to Azure by allowing use of existing Windows Server licenses.  Continue Reading

• How to manage Windows services using PowerShell

  Administrators can control Windows services for all the computers in their domain by using a combination of PowerShell and WMI.  Continue Reading

• Avoid downtime with rolling upgrades in Windows Server 2016

  Microsoft attempts to make switching to a new operating system less painful and reduce downtime by implementing a rolling upgrade feature in Windows Server 2016.  Continue Reading

• Can 16-bit apps survive Windows Server 2008 end of life?

  When support ends for Windows Server 2008 in 2020, what are your options to keep critical 16-bit applications running?  Continue Reading

• Lock Windows systems down with a security awareness program

  To produce a successful IT security policy, organizations need to invest the time and effort to include employees at all levels.  Continue Reading

• Building a Hyper-V home lab for your certification needs

  One way to build up your expertise -- and your resume -- is to put together a Microsoft certification study lab using client Hyper-V for little to no money.  Continue Reading

• Four features in PowerShell version 5 that deserve props

  There are several lesser known but important improvements to PowerShell 5 features that will make life easier for sys admins who prefer the command-line interface.  Continue Reading

• Six alternative Hyper-V management tools

  There are a number of third-party Hyper-V management tools available for organizations that need to handle a few dozen nodes.  Continue Reading