Videos
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Deploy and configure WSUS 2019 for Windows patching needs
You can update your Microsoft software with a few tools, but Windows Server Update Services is the go-to for many administrators who want a reliable patch deployment platform.
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How to install the Windows Server 2019 VPN
A VPN prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to critical resources in your organization. This tutorial covers the deployment on Windows Server 2019.
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How to install and test Windows Server 2019 IIS
The installation process for the Windows Server 2019 IIS role is fairly straightforward. This tutorial explains how to stand up the web server and check its ports and bindings.
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Working with the VSCode PowerShell extension
PowerShell ISE remains one of the more popular PowerShell editors, but admins should explore the capabilities of VSCode if they want to manage more than just Windows systems.
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Office 365 labels help keep content under control
Labels in Office 365 take data governance tasks out of the users' hands through the automatic designation of policies to meet regulations or internal procedures.
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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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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.
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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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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
Photo Stories
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Windows Server 2019 features admins should explore
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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
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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Beyond the outages: IT pros weigh Office 365
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Expert sheds light on not-too-distant future of Exchange
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What you should know about hosted Exchange Server