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Declarative vs. imperative: The DevOps automation debate

Users say Puppet Enterprise 3.0 is a boon, but some industry experts say Puppet's declarative configuration management approach is subject to debate.

By Beth Pariseau • June 27, 2013

How to synchronize SharePoint 2013 lists with Outlook 2013

Give users access to various SharePoint 2013 lists through Outlook 2013 with just a few simple configuration steps.

By Brien Posey • June 18, 2013

Q&A: Anderson talks BYOD management in Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft's Brad Anderson talks about changes to expect in Windows Server 2012 R2 features, including some to security and enterprise mobility.

By Ed Scannell • June 11, 2013

Q&A: Microsoft’s Brad Anderson talks Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft's Brad Anderson discusses new features in Windows Server 2012, including a faster update cycle and cross-platform integration.

By Ed Scannell • June 11, 2013

Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 support hybrid clouds

Microsoft will deliver new versions of Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 this year, with focus on hybrid clouds.

By Jeremy Stanley • June 3, 2013

Steps to read XML files with PowerShell

Wondering how to get PowerShell to read XML files? Our expert explains a few methods you could use.

By Don Jones • April 29, 2013

Five ways admins can embrace Windows Server 2012 Remote Management

As Microsoft encourages Windows admins to deal with servers offsite, here are some easy steps they can use for Windows Server 2012 Remote Management.

By Eric Beehler • April 25, 2013

How KVM over IP makes remote systems management easier

Remote systems management using KVM over IP is helping businesses avoid the costs associated with travel while improving support response times.

By Stephen Bigelow • April 16, 2013

Five things you might not know about the Hyper-V virtual switch

One of the most significant improvements in Windows Server 2012 might be the Hyper-V virtual switch. What makes this low-cost option such a big deal?

By Jonathan Hassell • April 1, 2013

Optimal BIOS settings for server virtualization

The ideal mix of performance and reliability starts with learning which server BIOS settings you should configure for a virtualized system.

By Stephen Bigelow • March 13, 2013

Using Zabbix with embedded devices via SNMP monitoring

Some devices you want to monitor with Zabbix cannot have software installed. For these appliances, SNMP monitoring may be the right choice.

By Sander van Vugt • Feb. 27, 2013

Tips for improving Active Directory performance on servers

Striking the right balance of memory and disk performance can help optimize Active Directory performance.

By Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 11, 2013

Deciding whether to run Server Core in Windows Server 2012

Our expert breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of deploying Server Core in Windows Server 2012.

By Brien Posey • Jan. 9, 2013

peer-to-peer network (P2P network)

A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is a network in which each computer functions as a client or server for other computers in the network.

By Toni Boger • Dec. 10, 2012

Windows Server Failover Clustering gets boost from PowerShell cmdlets

In Windows Server 2012, there are 81 new and improved failover clustering PowerShell cmdlets. Here's how to make the most of their capabilities.

By Bruce Mackenzie-Low • Nov. 12, 2012

Introducing Exchange Server 2013 modern public folders

Responding to demands from the Exchange community, Microsoft is keeping public folders in Exchange 2013 and surprise, they're much improved.

By Steve Goodman • Oct. 8, 2012

Common causes of a failed Hyper-V live migration

Hyper-V live migration helps admins maintain infrastructures. But a few common configuration snafus can cause failures. Do you know what to look for?

By Brien Posey • Oct. 5, 2012

How to repair a corrupt Outlook 2010 deployment

When Outlook goes down, don’t automatically download a third-party tool. Instead, try one of these approaches suggested by our expert.

By Brien Posey • July 19, 2012

Three reasons behind Exchange 2010 Management Console failures

It’s not uncommon for the Exchange 2010 management console to break down. Some failures may be attributed to changes made since Exchange 2007, but there are other causes as well.

By Brien Posey • March 16, 2012

Top 10 Microsoft Hyper-V tools to consider

When it comes to improving Hyper-V performance, Microsoft and third parties provide many useful tools. Here are 10 to pay attention to.

By Staff, SearchWindowsServer.com • Feb. 27, 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.

By Bruce Mackenzie-Low • Feb. 20, 2012

Microsoft System Center 2012

Microsoft System Center 2012 is a bundled suite of systems management products that offers tools to monitor and automate virtualized environments, including private clouds based on Microsoft Hyper-V.

By Ben Rubenstein • Feb. 17, 2012

Microsoft Exchange Online explained

With all the chatter around hosted services these days, it pays to know about Exchange Online. Get a handle on its benefits and drawbacks.

By Stephen Bigelow • Feb. 7, 2012

Distinguishing between mail contacts and mail users in Exchange 2010

It’s easy to confuse mail users with mail contacts in Exchange 2010. Our expert sorts out the differences between these seemingly interchangeable terms.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 6, 2012

Managing and monitoring server log data

See how proactive system administrators help themselves avoid a security breach by putting an effective log management policy in place.

By Bill Kleyman • Jan. 12, 2012