Microsoft cloud computing and hybrid services
Microsoft's transition to a cloud-focused technology company requires administrators to expand their skill sets to not only deploy hybrid services but to also monitor the costs associated with this consumption model. Find tips to help IT keep pace with the latest cloud technologies rolling out of Redmond and with the corresponding management tools.
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Conference Coverage
08 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite 2024 conference coverage
Bookmark this guide and check back regularly to see all the news and analysis related to the latest innovations launching at this year's Microsoft Ignite show. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
30 Oct 2024
How to optimize Azure VMs for performance and cost savings
Learn how to reduce the monthly cloud bill from Microsoft while, in some cases, also improving Azure workloads performance by using a storage pooling technique. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Mar 2011
The SharePoint content repository: It's just a database
SharePoint's lifeline is the content repository, where all the content is housed. Learn how the database works as well as its challenges. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Aug 2010
Sysinternals RAMMap utility sheds new light on Windows memory usage
RAMMap, one of the latest offerings from Sysinternals, provides an in-depth overview of server memory usage that can't be matched by native Windows programs. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Mar 2010
Standalone versus domain-based namespaces in Windows DFS
When setting up namespaces in Windows DFS, be aware that the popular choice may not be the best fit for your environment. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
05 Jan 2010
Set-ExchangeServer cmdlet can ease domain controller workloads
Exchange Server can distribute workloads evenly among domain controllers, but external factors can cause them to become overworked . Executing Exchange Management Shell's Set-ExchangeServer command can help lessen domain controller workloads. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Oct 2009
Perfmon made easy with PAL utility
Performance Monitor in Windows is a great troubleshooting tool, but analyzing logs can be tedious. Learn to use the free PAL utility to take the time out of troubleshooting. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Aug 2009
How SQL Server recovery models impact your SharePoint databases
SharePoint administrators can minimize data loss by selecting the appropriate SQL Server recovery model. But which model is right for your enterprise? Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2009
Group Policy Object modeling simplifies network security
Group Policy modeling is a great security tool for troubleshooting Group Policy settings and testing GPOs before they are applied with Windows Server 2008. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
13 Jan 2009
Enabling Unified Messaging mailboxes and users
When Unified Messaging is deployed in an Exchange 2007 environment, the Exchange Recipient Administrator can configure UM mailbox-enabled users and begin to allow email, voicemail and faxes to be delivered to their Inboxes. In this excerpt from "Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: The Complete Reference," get step-by-step instructions on how to enable these users and their mailboxes. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Dec 2008
A quick guide to Server Manager for Windows Server 2008
New to Windows Server 2008, the Server Manager feature can be a huge benefit to admins – once they figure out where to find everything. This article gives you a crash course on everything Server Manager has to offer. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2008
How to build redundancy in Active Directory replication
Building redundancy in Active Directory replication is one way an administrator can ensure AD replication continues even if critical domain controllers fail. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2007
How to manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Outlook rules
Find out how to manage multiple Microsoft Outlook rules using the Outlook Rules Wizard to prevent potential email message processing conflicts. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
05 Jul 2007
Active Directory Tutorial
This guide helps Active Directory administrators better understand the basics of the Active Directory infrastructure, including design strategies, DNS, replication and security. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2007
Distributed File System feature prioritizes target servers in Active Directory
DFS target prioritization is a helpful feature that has slipped under the radar for some IT admins. Directory services expert Gary Olsen breaks down how to use (and not use) this tool to its full effectiveness. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Mar 2007
Using Netmon to analyze network traffic in Windows Server 2003
The Network Monitor tool can be considered both a network troubleshooting tool and a packet analysis tool. But the version of Netmon that comes with Windows Server 2003 allows only the capture of frames sent to and from your local server. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2007
Fix USB audio problems like sputtering or glitching
USB audio often suffers from sputtering or glitching— playback riddled with clicks and pops. The bitstream is being interrupted, and the cause is hardware-related. Continue Reading