Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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Windows server has Linux in crosshairs
News Targeted at lower-priced competition like Linux, Microsoft's new entry-level server product is targeted at small, cost-conscious businesses in Asia, says exec.
Tags: Linux server OS, Server platforms, x86-standard servers, Microsoft Corp., Small Business, software company, operating system, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server
Configuring AppLocker in Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7
Techguide Windows Server 2008 R2's AppLocker feature allows additional policy configuration for software use on servers. Here's an overview of the enhanced functionality.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows 7, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, group policy, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, desktop
Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 provide DirectAccess to resources
Techguide Learn how Microsoft's DirectAccess feature allows an employee to access Windows Server 2008 R2 resources from anywhere.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft Windows 7, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, VPN, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Internet, IPv6
HP extends physical and virtual systems management
News New add-on software applications expand capabilities of the company's software for managing physical and virtual environments.
Tags: Disaster recovery, Data backup, disaster recovery, Multiprocessor servers, Hewlett-Packard Co., Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machine, VMware Inc., HP Integrity, HP Compaq ProLiant, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Windows Server 2008 iSCSI multiple connected session modes
Techguide 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, Information Technology, network, Windows Server 2008 R2, Path, Policy, Storage, Rick Vanover
What Windows 7 means to Windows server administrators
Techguide Scott Lowe shares 10 items that Windows server administrators need to know in order to adequately support Windows 7 clients.
Tags: Servers, Client, BranchCache, DirectAccess, VPN Reconnect, BranchCache BranchCache, AppLocker Like DirectAccess, Windows XP Mode, Windows Deployment Services, Scott Lowe
Stop Windows Server 2008 from phoning home to Microsoft
Techguide This tip walks you through the process of disabling the Customer Experience Improvement Program scheduled tasks in Windows Server 2008.
Tags: Servers, Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Microsoft Corp., Security, applet, Customer Experience Improvement Program Data Collection, Server, customer experience, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Exchange 2010's new server-side features
Techguide 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, Storage, clustering, high availability, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, I/O
What Windows 7 means to developers
Techguide Wondering what Windows 7 will break in your applications? Justin James assures you that there's not much need to worry.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, Microsoft Corp., Web sites, Web 2.0, Microsoft Windows Vista, Animation, Developer, Microsoft Windows 7, Justin James
Reviewing scheduled task inventory for Windows Server 2008 R2
Techguide Default installations of Windows Server 2008 R2 enumerate a number of default scheduled tasks, many of which you may not need.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Task, UPnP, server configuration, Information Technology, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Rick, Server, customer experience
Exchange 2007 SP2 paves the way to Exchange 2010
Techguide Exchange 2007 SP2 is out and about. Scott Lowe outlines some of the more exciting changes that have been made to this popular groupware product.
Tags: Server platforms, Microsoft Windows, Exchange 2007 SP2, Service Pack, Scott Lowe, Backup, auditing, Service Pack 2, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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
Reduce hardware needs and ease administration with Exchange 2010
Techguide Exchange 2007 was widely considered to be a revolutionary change in the Exchange line. Exchange 2010 builds on many of the good aspects of Exchange 2007, and organizations migrating to Exchange 2010 will be able to do so with less hardware.
Tags: E-mail servers, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Database, Exchange 2010, Microsoft Corp., Scott Lowe, Storage, clustering, high availability
Manage group accounts with Windows Server 2008 R2 Group Policy
Techguide Windows Server 2008 R2 Group Policy permits administrators to audit status changes to user accounts. Here's a look at this feature.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Event, account management, group policy setting, auditing, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Patching Windows Server 2008 Core Edition
Techguide Every version of Windows Server needs a patching strategy. Find out some options for patching a Windows Server 2008 Core installation system.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, Security Management, Network security, Virtualization, Tool, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008
