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Troubleshoot Host Guardian Service with guarded fabric diagnostics

Take advantage of the built-in guarded fabric diagnostic tool to discover and resolve common issues that can afflict Host Guardian Service and guarded fabric deployments.

By Nirmal Sharma • Dec. 20, 2018

Hyper-V Integration Services and VMware Tools improve OSes

Hyper-V Integration Services and VMware Tools are similar utilities with a few small differences. One is that Hyper-V Integration Services supports fewer guests than VMware Tools.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 19, 2018

IT automation tops list of best uses of AI, survey shows

Early adopters of AI say they see promise in the technology, and most plan to boost their AI investment. Still, they have concerns about security risks and data availability.

By Phil Sweeney • Dec. 18, 2018

How does Azure Update Management handle patching?

Microsoft built Azure Update Management for administrators who require a centralized tool to automate patches for systems both on premises and in the cloud.

By Stephen Bigelow • Dec. 18, 2018

Establish a configuration management strategy to guide transition

Humans are notoriously averse to change in routine -- even when it makes their jobs easier. Encourage innovation and be flexible: Strategy is a journey, not a destination.

By Meredith Courtemanche and Jan Stafford • Dec. 18, 2018

Without DevOps metrics, forget about DevOps glory

DevOps doesn't provide easy comparison points to quantify improvements. So how do you know if you're on the path to success or just spinning your wheels?

By Phil Sweeney • Dec. 18, 2018

IT industry trends home in on containers, AIOps and CI/CD

IT ops pros should be on the lookout for enterprise-wide production container deployments, real-world AIOps usage and new approaches to CI/CD in 2019.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 18, 2018

Manage SCVMM logical networks with PowerShell

Use System Center Virtual Machine Manager and PowerShell to make logical network management easy. Execute a script to display network virtualization information in a simple chart.

By Nirmal Sharma • Dec. 18, 2018

Expect more container evolution, growth in 2019

Containerization shows no sign of winding down. With technologies, product options and providers focused on technological improvement, container ecosystems will develop rapidly in the coming year.

By Tom Nolle • Dec. 17, 2018

AI for IT operations means smarter, safer deployments

Anticipate developments in AIOps and IT automation in 2019, particularly in major spaces such as IT security. Help your organization look forward and adopt smarter automation.

By Adam Bertram • Dec. 17, 2018

Discover the top Windows Server and PowerShell tutorials of 2018

Administrators can level up their management game with these Windows Server tips and PowerShell tutorials that got the most attention on the SearchWindowsServer site in 2018.

By Kristen Gloss • Dec. 17, 2018

5 skills every Hyper-V administrator needs to succeed

Windows Server skills aren't complete without these five Hyper-V skills, which range from failover clustering to storage, and remain essential for virtualization administration.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 17, 2018

Istio service mesh tradeoffs prompt caution among IT pros

Istio can boost the security and observability of Kubernetes environments, but some IT pros question whether the perks are worth a steep learning curve.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 14, 2018

Knative project stokes interest in event-driven IT ops

The Knative project is nascent, but Kubernetes users said they believe it could facilitate the next generation of IT infrastructure management.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 14, 2018

Working with PowerShell module downloads from the gallery

Learn how to get the most out of the PowerShell Gallery with some distinctions for administrators who use Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core.

By Richard Siddaway • Dec. 13, 2018

Review the top 9 virtualization techniques of the year

IT administrators always have room to improve their virtualization skills. Read our top articles of the year to perfect PowerShell management, Hyper-V customization and more.

By Nick Moore • Dec. 13, 2018

Enterprise SREs guide devs through Kubernetes in production

Behind most enterprise developers that own and operate the services they create stands a platform engineering team that's teed up Kubernetes in its most manageable form.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 13, 2018

Kubernetes 1.13 stabilizes storage, but Windows GA delayed

IT pros with Kubernetes in production welcomed stable releases of cluster install and container storage utilities in version 1.13, but they'll have to wait for some key features.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 13, 2018

Manage large volumes of VM data with these storage tactics

Admins can effectively virtualize large servers with storage tiering and disk allocation, but they must be wary of potential IOPS and redundancy issues.

By Brian Kirsch • Dec. 13, 2018

Manage Salt minions in large environments in symphony

IT organizations must create, enforce and update configurations in a standardized manner. Learn how to direct Salt minions to install software without repetitive manual work.

By Walker Rowe • Dec. 12, 2018

December Microsoft security patches bring a light end to 2018

Microsoft resolved a zero-day and a public disclosure this December patch Tuesday, while experts revisit 2018 in patching and what needs improvement.

By Kristen Gloss • Dec. 12, 2018

Windows Admin Center lures IT pros with Azure integration

If System Center is overkill for your needs and the older tools aren't up to task, then the Windows Admin Center just might be the tool to manage your data center.

By Dan Franciscus • Dec. 11, 2018

Use Puppet for Windows ops automation with dsc_lite

With DSC and dsc_lite, as well as a native option, users operate in Puppet within the familiarity of PowerShell settings. Here's how each approach works.

By Dan Franciscus • Dec. 11, 2018

Kubernetes security issues raise concerns for enterprise shops

As Kubernetes enters the enterprise mainstream, it has early adopters abuzz about security issues in the platform and the containers it orchestrates.

By Beth Pariseau • Dec. 11, 2018

Key IT skills to make you current and capable in an ops role

With the rapid pace of IT, it's easy to lose your edge -- even for technologically curious ops professionals. Master a balance of the best IT and people skills to get ahead in modern operations.

By Brian Kirsch • Dec. 10, 2018