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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18 Apr 2025
Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Intune key comparisons
This evaluation of Configuration Manager and Intune outlines the key features, pros and cons so admins know which tool -- or a combination of both -- is the best management choice. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2025
The Microsoft patch management guide for admins
Microsoft recently added WSUS to its deprecation list. Now that the battle-tested patch management tool's days are numbered, what are the alternatives from the company? 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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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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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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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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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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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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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