Storage-based compression and de-duplication overview
Managing storage is always a challenge, so anything to simplify it is worth a look. Rick Vanover shares notes on storage-based compression and de-duplication.
How to protect yourself from RAID-related UREs
An Unrecoverable Read Error during a RAID rebuild can ruin an entire day. Scott Lowe talks about UREs and how you can avoid falling victim to this silent threat.
Tags: RAID, Data centers, Data backup, disaster recovery
Comparing cursor vs. WHILE loop performance in SQL Server 2008
Tim Chapman discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation.
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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.
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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: RAID, Data centers, Data backup, disaster recovery
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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