Microsoft Server 2003
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Microsoft launches virtualization line-up
News Software giant unveils a set of new products, including Hyper-V for Windows Server 2008, and underscores its interest in capturing the server virtualization market.
Tags: x86-standard servers, Microsoft Server 2003, Server consolidation, Microsoft Corp., Virtualization, Hypervisor, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, software, IT administration, marketing
Longhorn could be tough sell for Microsoft
News After five years without a major update to Windows, Microsoft may have its hands full.
Tags: Microsoft Windows
IBM xSeries 206m
Reviews The versatile IBM xSeries 206m comes configured as a low-cost all-in-one server with plenty of room for expansion, or as a moderately priced powerhouse for resource-intensive services.
Backup compression in SQL Server 2008
Techguide New to SQL Server 2008 is the native ability to compress database backups, which can come in very handy during disaster recovery.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Server platforms, Data centers, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, C, Backup, Database, database backup, SalesHistory
Managing service accounts is easier in Windows Server 2008 R2
Techguide Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a new type of account that helps with endpoint administration of service accounts.
Tags: Servers, Microsoft Server 2003, Server platforms, Service Account, Microsoft Windows PowerShell, Active Directory Schema, Builtin Organizational Unit, Information Technology, Windows Server 2008 R2, Organizational Unit
Microsoft introduces new Windows Server 2008 certifications
Techguide Here is a look at what is available and the tests MCSA and MCSE holders can take to upgrade their certificates.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Certification, IT Professional, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, system administrator
Using the Share and Storage Management Console
Techguide Microsoft has made a number of improvements to the venerable File Services role. Find out what to do with the enhanced capabilities.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Role, Volume, Storage Management, File Server, Storage, Small And Medium Business, Permission, NTFS Permission, Resource
Classic Windows NT tip: Dump Registry to text files for tracking
Techguide Figuring out what changes occur to the Windows registry is difficult. This tip shows how you can do so in Windows NT by exporting to text files. It worked in 1999, and still works today.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Registry, Resource Kit, Registry Editor, Computer, Windows registry, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows NT, dialog box
Pass a driver into the Server 2008 install program
Techguide The Windows Server 2008 installation offers a little flexibility on how drivers are installed. Here are ways to access the mass storage drivers when you need some out-of-the-box thinking.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Storage, Operating systems, floppy disk, Storage, floppy drive, DVD, Environment, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft to fix critical Windows, Office holes
News Patch Tuesday next week will feature fixes for nine vulnerabilities, five of which are critical and affect Windows, Office, and Visual Studio.
Tags: Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Longhorn, Microsoft Server 2003, Windows 98, Windows NT, Security, Internet Security, Microsoft Windows XP
Citrix offers cut-down XenServer for free
News The company plans to give away the XenServer hypervisor, but will hold back certain key management features.
Tags: Virtualization, Citrix Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Virtual Machine, Tool, VMware Inc., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Hypervisor, XenServer, Server
Linux riskier than Windows?
News Microsoft-funded study concludes that companies that install Linux-based Web servers run greater risks than those that use Windows.
Tags: Linux
AMD to demonstrate dual-core chips
News Advanced Micro Devices will demonstrate dual-core chips Tuesday, but Intel will likely do the same in a week.
Tags: Processors
