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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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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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