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Windows Server 2008

March 11, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:34 PM/EST

How to Add a Network-Connection Shortcut to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7

IT types frequently need access to the settings for a server's network interface cards. So why doesn't Windows server (or Windows 7) offer an easier way to access them? Either you have to click several layers deep into the System...

March 4, 2010

Thursday, March 04, 2010 3:11 PM/EST

Interview with a Sysop: Michael Pietroforte

For some time now we've been fans of 4sysops blogger Michael Pietroforte, a system administrator who heads the IT department at a Munich university library. The 4sysops blog is a treasure trove of useful information and insightful commentary. So we...

March 2, 2010

Tuesday, March 02, 2010 3:54 PM/EST

Videos: Learn How to Deploy MED-V

As we noted last week, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, or MED-V, now has a Service Pack 1 Release Candidate. The big change: support for both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Okay, but what if you're new to MED-V...

March 1, 2010

Monday, March 01, 2010 10:41 PM/EST

DirectAccess: 10 Things You Should Know

Remote access can offer a huge productivity boost to mobile and offsite workers, as it enables anytime, anywhere connections to the corporate network without all the usual constraints. It also affords much easier IT management of remote PCs. DirectAccess is...

February 24, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:29 PM/EST

'Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed' Now Available (Forklift Not Included)

Last December we told you about "Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed," a new book that will undoubtedly serve as a de facto bible for many an IT admin. Back then, all you could get was a free sample chapter, which,...

February 23, 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 4:49 PM/EST

Microsoft Updates Two Virtualization Tools: App-V 4.6 and MED-V 1.0 SP1 RC

They may not have glamorous names, but Microsoft's latest virtualization tools can work minor miracles in your organization. First up is App-V 4.6, which is now available as part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2010 (a.k.a. MDOP). In a...

February 19, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010 3:20 PM/EST

Free E-Book: 'Understanding Microsoft Virtualization R2 Solutions'

What's better than a book that teaches you everything you need to know about deploying and managing virtualization technologies? How about a free book that teaches you everything you need to know about deploying and managing virtualization technologies? Yep, we're...

February 11, 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:40 PM/EST

Learn Important Active Directory Features in Windows Server 2008 R2

A while back we talked about the Active Directory Recycle Bin, a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2 that simplifies the recovery of accidentally deleted objects. Of course, Recycle Bin is just one trick up Active Directory's sleeve. Over...

February 8, 2010

Monday, February 08, 2010 9:02 PM/EST

How (and When) to Use Mount Points in Windows Server 2008

Running out of drive letters? Here's a trick for your admin toolbox: Create a mount point for each logical drive you want to add, thus allowing performance to be contained to a logical drive while still conforming to your drive-letter...

February 2, 2010

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 8:50 PM/EST

Windows Server 2008 R2: A 'Vastly Improved Product'

Still on the fence about Windows Server 2008 R2? We understand completely: Migrating to a new OS--particularly a server OS--can be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. And in this case, totally worth it. That's according to IT veteran Jeffrey Hicks, who...



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