June 2012Some new syntax commands in Windows PowerShell version 3 help you write easier-to-read, but somewhat limited, commands.
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Cloud Computing: Negotiating Cloud Contracts
June 2012The contract between your company and a potential cloud provider may be more complex than most, so it’s well worth the time to ensure you get it right.
Windows Confidential: Bring on the Lab Rats
June 2012Manipulating software developers can be a helpful strategy when fixing bugs during software development projects.
Internet Information Services: Quick and Easy Web Servers
June 2012You can install Web servers much more quickly and easily using Windows PowerShell to help.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
June 2012The tools in this month’s toolbox help you secure data in transit and monitor open network ports and services.
Microsoft SharePoint 2012: Streamline SharePoint with RBS
June 2012RBS can improve SharePoint functionality and performance beyond mere remote BLOB storage.
Editors Note: Time for Tech Ed
June 2012It’s time for the annual gathering of Microsoft technologists, experts and consultants. Will you be there this year?
Microsoft System Center Advisor: A Trusted Advisor
June 2012Microsoft System Center Advisor can help you troubleshoot system issues before they become serious problems.
Geek of All Trades: The Availability Answer
June 2012When configuring highly available Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol in Windows Server 2012, you can now include features and support that were never there before.
Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Profile and Package Sandbox Code
June 2012Properly profiling and packaging solutions to run in a sandbox environment gives you greater control of resource usage and scalability.
Exchange Queue & A: June Exchange QA
June 2012There are many ways to work around automation, mailbox sharing and consolidation issues in Exchange.
Utility Spotlight: Safely Back up PST Files
June 2012The free Microsoft Personal Folders Backup tool can help you make regular backups of your users’ PST files.
Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Collaboration Station
June 2012Everything about Microsoft SharePoint is built and configured to promote collaboration, but you have to make sure your users are using it effectively.
Windows 7: A Geek’s Guide to the USMT
May 2012When it comes to migrating user settings and data for Windows 7 deployments, the User State Migration Tool is a valuable ally.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2: Certificates Drive RDS Security: Part Two
May 2012Using certificates is an important part of securing communications for Remote Desktop Services. Here’s the rest of the story on how to install them on each of your servers.
Geek of All Trades: Live Migrations
May 2012No SAN? No problem. You can live migrate Hyper-V virtual machines without using shared storage.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2: Secure Your Windows Server
May 2012With so many options, determining the right security features and settings for your Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure can be a challenge.
Windows PowerShell: PowerShell.exe
May 2012As with many other Windows PowerShell functions, there’s more than one way to open it in the first place.
Cloud Computing: Legal and Regulatory Issues
May 2012Technological and security issues aside, there are also a host of other regulatory, compliance and legal issues to consider when moving to the cloud.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
May 2012Manage access permissions to your Windows systems, quickly scan log entries, and examine and manage locked files with this month’s selection of tools.