Windows Data Storage Administration Tools

Tip 20 Jul 2021
Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions

The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. Continue Reading
Podcast 16 Feb 2017
Storage Spaces Direct a key option in Windows Server 2016 features

Windows Server 2016 includes new and updated capabilities with Storage Spaces, Storage Replica, Storage Quality of Service, data deduplication and Resilient File System. Continue Reading

News 02 May 2011

Microsoft hopes storage spec gets a boost under SCVMM 2012

Microsoft believes its SMI-S specification can address the needs of Windows shops with multi-vendor storage needs, but it will need support from storage vendors to make it happen. Continue Reading
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
Feature 01 Sep 2008

Downloading and Installing Windows PowerShell

In this excerpt from "Essential PowerShell" you'll learn the steps and procedures for downloading and installing Windows PowerShell. You'll also go over the process of taking WPS for a test run in interactive mode and script mode. Continue Reading
Tip 12 Jul 2007

Guide to using chkdsk to detect file and folder corruption

Follow these steps for configuring Windows to periodically run the chkdsk tool against a volume in order to detect file and folder corruption. Continue Reading
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