Videos
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Construct a chain of commands with the PowerShell pipeline
The pipeline in PowerShell connects multiple cmdlets to assemble complex commands to give administrators advanced management control over their systems.
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Build a Windows automation foundation with PowerShell objects
Are you new to PowerShell? Wondering where to start? This tutorial gives admins the basics on how to branch out from GUI-based management.
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Microsoft Nano Server: A lighter OS for heavy workloads
Microsoft offers a refactored Windows Server 2016 option called Nano Server that fills the need for speed in today's data centers. Here's how it works.
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Does SharePoint 2010 have a place in the cloud?
SharePoint Online has several advantages over the on-premise version. But in what scenarios does it make the most sense? SharePoint expert Richard Harbridge answers that question and more in this video.
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SharePoint 2010 lends a hand to Microsoft PowerPivot
As more organizations develop their business intelligence strategies with tools like Microsoft PowerPivot, they might want to consider SharePoint 2010's dashboard capabilities.
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Governance gets a facelift in SharePoint 2010
Although SharePoint governance has posed several dilemmas for admins and developers with past versions, SharePoint 2010 provides improved architecture and control.
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The Windows Report -- Looking ahead to 2010
A quick recap of the year that was, with a look ahead to 2010. IT author and consultant Jonathan Hassell calls in to discuss what will be the big Windows topics next year.
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Windows 7 speeds up Windows Server 2008 R2 Migrations
Could enthusiasm over Windows 7 speed up Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments? In the latest edition of The Windows Report, Greg Shields tackles that question and talks about some of his favorite new R2 features. Click for full size
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DNS troubleshooting best practices
There are several methods to troubleshooting DNS in Windows. In this screencast, Directory Services MVP Gary Olsen demonstrates a few different techniques.
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The Windows Report -- Analyzing the IT job market
In the September edition of The Windows Report, we take a look at Microsoft's certification roadmap, and Kevin Beaver calls in to discuss the current state of the IT job market, with tips on how to find a new job in IT (or keep the one you have). Click for full size
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Generating a DNS health check in Windows
In this short screencast, Directory Services MVP Gary Olsen demonstrates how to use the DCDIAG /TEST:DNS command when troubleshooting DNS issues in Windows Active Directory environments. Click for full size
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Using software restriction policies in Windows
Software restriction policies are basically special group policies designed to keep users from installing unauthorized applications on network machines. In this short screencast, Brien M. Posey demonstrates how to enforce software restriction policies with Windows Server 2003 and 2008.
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The Windows Report -- Will AD have your back in Windows 2008 R2?
In the August edition of The Windows Report, Don Jones discusses what to expect from the new Active Directory Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2, and Gary Olsen demonstrates how to quickly perform an AD replication health check. Click for full size
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The Windows Report -- BranchCache for Windows 2008 R2
In the July edition of The Windows Report, Microsoft MVP Gary Olsen offers his thoughts on Windows Server 2008 R2's BranchCache feature, followed by a new tip for cleaning up your server from Windows expert Brien Posey.
Photo Stories
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Microsoft roadmap covers practical and wishful technology
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Windows Server administrators: Take time to hone these skills
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Five ways to improve Windows Server hardening
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Eight influential Microsoft experts to follow on Twitter
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Five superpowered Windows Server 2012 R2 features
Podcasts
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Windows Server 2016 release brings opportunity, challenges in a cloud world
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Windows Server 2016 features focus on evolving IT landscape
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Microsoft goes cloud-heavy with Windows Server 2016 features
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System Center keys in on cloud management
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How ethical hacking fits into Windows security tests
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Recapping the year in Windows, looking ahead to 2011