Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration
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27 Mar 2018
IT mulls multi-user Windows 10 as Server 2019 drops RDSH
Multi-user Windows 10 could replace RDSH, which isn't in the first Windows Server 2019 preview. The move has ramifications for app compatibility, XenApp and Windows licensing. Continue Reading
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08 Mar 2018
IT shops find their reasons to upgrade to Windows Server 2016
Selected technical features and technical support twilight inspires more Windows Server 2008 and 2012 IT shops to upgrade to Windows Server 2016. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2012
Extracting data from memory dumps with Event Tracing for Windows
Admins facing Windows Server frequent hangs and crashes can use a number of tools, like Event Tracing for Windows, to catch a badly behaving task. Continue Reading
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20 Feb 2012
Using Microsoft PerfView to profile process performance data
Microsoft made its internal performance monitoring tool available to the public. Here's how it offers an advanced peek at application processes. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2011
Studs and duds in the Windows Server 2008 R2 feature set
R2 made a feature-savvy entrance when it was released almost two years ago, but not every enhancement has lived up to the hype. Continue Reading
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28 Sep 2010
Auditing AD administrators with Windows 2008 R2's Event Viewer
When it comes to admin rights, knowing who you can trust is not always easy. But while auditing limitations won’t do you any favors, new features in R2’s Event Viewer can help. Continue Reading
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22 Jun 2010
Exchange 2007 SP3 finally adds Windows 2008 R2 support
It was a long time coming, but the third service pack for Exchange Server 2007 is finally here with promised support for Windows 2008 R2 systems. Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2010
Windows 2008 R2 SP1 to improve virtualization, performance
The first service pack for Windows Server 2008 R2 will include at least two new virtualization features, dubbed Dynamic Memory and Remote FX. Continue Reading
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03 Mar 2010
Active Directory Web Services brings new power to R2
Admins running Windows 2008 R2 might be interested in Active Directory Web Services, a new interface for accessing Active Directory and AD Lightweight Directory Services. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Mar 2010
Windows Server 2008 R2 Learning Guide
Want to learn more about Microsoft's latest server OS? This guide has you covered. Here you'll find tips, videos and expert advice on all things Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2009
Wait for Exchange 2007 support on R2 stretches on
While there was hope that Exchange 2007 support for Windows 2008 R2 would be added in early 2010, it looks like customers will now have to wait until the latter half of the year. Continue Reading
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11 Nov 2009
Microsoft shines a light on efficiency in Windows Server 2008 R2
Reduced power consumption and energy savings are being touted as some of the best reasons to upgrade to Microsoft's latest server OS. Continue Reading
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16 Sep 2009
Microsoft to cut back support for Windows 200 Server, 2003
Microsoft announced this week that public support for Windows 2000 Server will end in July — just another gentle nudge to organizations toward Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2009
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 arrives a little early
The set is designed to ease the burden for those getting ready to deploy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2009
Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 arrives a little early
Microsoft released Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT) earlier this week, somewhat sooner than expected. The set is designed to ease the burden on those getting ready to deploy Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2009
No Exchange 2007 on Windows 2008 R2 – but why?
Since Windows Server 2008 R2 will not support Exchange 2007, organizations migrating to the new OS will also have to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Exchange Server. Continue Reading