Would you use a cloud-based service to store IT documentation?
Scott Lowe is thinking about using a free Microsoft service to store his organization's IT documentation. Share your thoughts about using an offline storage vault for this type of data.
Windows Server 2008 iSCSI multiple connected session modes
For administrators using Windows Server 2008's iSCSI initiator, selecting the right connection policy is critical. Rick Vanover explains the options for the ease-of-entry storage protocol.
Tags: Storage software, Microsoft Windows, Configuration Policy
What Windows 7 means to Windows server administrators
Scott Lowe shares 10 items that Windows server administrators need to know in order to adequately support Windows 7 clients.
Tags: Servers, Client, BranchCache
Determine processes running on a remote server
The Sysinternals PsList tool can save you a trip to a server. Find out how to run the tool against a remote computer.
Tags: Servers, Server platforms, Remote management
Making the choice between virtual and physical servers
"Virtualize everything" is a popular M.O. in IT these days, but there are times when physical servers make more sense.
Tags: Servers, Server platforms, Virtualization
A good server naming convention eases IT workload
Frisky? DC1? Bozo? Pluto? ESX1? These are all server names. Which ones make the most sense? Scott Lowe discusses server naming in this article.
Tags: Servers, Infrastructure/architecture management, Server platforms
Manually adjust query-based distribution list membership using LDAP
Query-based distribution groups provide a great means by which to automate the membership of groups in Active Directory. Here's one way that you can manually adjust query-based membership.
Tags: Infrastructure/architecture management, Network administration/implementation, Server platforms
File Server Capacity Tool helps scale file server sizing
Rick Vanover reminds Windows administrators that Microsoft's new File Server Capacity Tool isn't a storage silver bullet.
Tags: Storage software, Microsoft Windows, File servers
Storage goes through the looking glass
Almost overnight, storage has evolved from being rather limited and expensive to something remarkably cheap and virtually without limit.
Tags: Storage, Storage software, Backup
Using Twitter as a server notification tool: Pros and cons
Twitter is breaking out of its "look at me" shackles and may offer real business value. Scott Lowe suggests using the microblogging engine for server notifications.
Tags: Servers, Web services, Internet Access
Apple's new data center foreshadows a cloudy future
Apple's new data center project is so big that it begs the question of whether Apple is simply planning for the growth of its current services or if it has more ambitious plans in the works.
Tags: Cloud computing, Data centers, Apple Inc.
Exchange 2010's new server-side features
New platform builds on many of Exchange 2007's good aspects, and those migrating to it will be able to do so with less hardware. Scott Lowe discusses some of the new server-side features in Exchange 2010.
Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, E-mail servers
Managing servers and other systems from the iPhone
Server administration can be a 24/7 job, but who wants to be tethered to a laptop all the time? Scott Lowe introduces an iPhone app that can help decouple the administrator from the server.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Mobile applications
Configure iSCSI CHAP security through Windows Group Policy
Admins can configure Group Policy to require security for connecting iSCSI storage devices to Windows systems. Find out how it is done.
Tags: Storage, Server platforms, Authentication and encryption
Setting up CDC in SQL Server 2008
Change Data Capture is a new native feature in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. Here's how to use it to easily set up data auditing on your SQL Server system.
Tags: Databases, Microsoft Windows, Server platforms
Deployment to the cloud: Logical servers and compliance agents
Cloud-based technologies can be a great solution for lowering costs and increasing elastic capacity, but not for every situation. Here's where logical servers come in.
Tags: Servers, Cloud computing, Tool
Storage in the cloud: Availability and SLAs
Storage and the associated planning process are critical for an organization to consider any cloud technology. An expert outlines one solution that may be attractive for availability.
Tags: Cloud computing, Storage, data replication
Cloud storage in cloud requires different mindset
One of the fundamental requirements for any IT professional deciding whether to embrace or dismiss cloud computing is to first understand it. An expert highlights big picture offerings of storage in the cloud.
Tags: Storage, Web services, Cloud computing
Is the economy changing how you manage server turnover?
Server pricing has plummeted in recent years, but hard evidence still shows sales have declined. To what extent has the current economic climate affected server turnover?
Tags: Servers, IT budgeting, Virtualization
Disabling automatic drive letter assignment in Windows Server
Advanced storage configurations in Windows may require you to disable the automatic drive enumeration. Learn more about the advanced settings in this guide.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Storage, Storage software
Expert tips on implementing green data centers
Data center managers weighing in on how to make facilities more green, or building a case to convince executive management to do so, may find this guide handy.
Tags: Green IT, Data centers, E-waste
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