Microsoft Windows Server 8 Administration
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20 Oct 2014
How does write back cache improve performance?
With Windows Server 2012 R2 and earlier, admins have access to write-back caching, leading to reasonable improvements for mission-critical workloads. Continue Reading
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Guide
16 Dec 2013
Should you migrate to Windows Server 2012 R2?
It's time to seriously consider migration plans for Windows Server 2012 R2. Learn best practices, what's new and more. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 Feb 2007
Setting up OWA in Exchange Server 2003
SearchExchange.com expert Brad Dinerman provides instruction on how to set up and access Outlook Web Access via the Web in Exchange Server 2003. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2007
Fixing corrupt Microsoft Outlook calendar entries
Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Outlook 2007 can occasionally suffer from corrupt calendar entries. When this happens, certain appointment reminders repeatedly pop up no matter how many times you dismiss them. Exchange MVP Brien Posey explains how to fix this problem. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Feb 2007
Cannot reply or forward in Outlook Web Access
If you can't reply or forward in Outlook Web Access (OWA), you may need to add your Exchange Server URL to Internet Explorer's Trusted Sites list. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2007
Simple WMI tricks for AD administrators
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be a great asset for Active Directory admins. Expert Gary Olsen offers useful WMI tips and tricks for locating and gathering information from objects in an enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jan 2007
Microsoft's daylight-saving time (DST) patch -- Does it matter to AD?
Who would've thought that expanding the dates of daylight-saving time would cause so many problems for IT administrators? Expert Gary Olsen analyzes what the changes mean to Active Directory regarding domain operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2007
Diskpart utility scans for newly added disks
Use the Windows Diskpart utility to scan for newly added disks, instead of Windows' Disk Administrator tool. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2007
Beware of bare linefeeds in Exchange Server email
A bare linefeed is a single linefeed character that isn't preceded by an ASCII carriage return. In some instances, virus scanners or security appliances will insert bare linefeeds into an Exchange Server email and cause delivery failures. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2007
Configuring DNS server properties
When followed correctly, DNS is fairly simple to use in Active Directory. However, it's even easier when you understand certain configurations. Expert Gary Olsen breaks down the DNS complexities that every admin should know about. Continue Reading