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Configure Windows Server 2008′s Server Manager for remote server connections
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You can download the latest Microsoft Windows PowerShell 3.0 and Server Manager Quick Reference Guides : http://bit.ly/KLSwaX Tagged: powershell, windows server
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Working with Active Directory using PowerShell ADSI adapter
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Understanding Network Location and Tags in SCVMM
Network Location: This represents the logical network identity for an individual physical network adapter. The Network Location Awareness (NLA) service provider on the Windows-based virtual machine...
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AD FS 2.0: Migrate Your AD FS Configuration Database to SQL Server
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Logon Scripts on a Windows Server
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Realtime scenario: Windows 2003 server with two NICs in Mgmt and Dev networks...
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What I learned about the RELOG utility
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How to Find a Lost, Missing, Hidden or Removed Network Card (NIC) or Other...
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Tips on copying and backing up Group Policy Objects
Tips on copying and backing up Group Policy Objects Summary : Group Policy configuration is one of the most powerful aspects of Windows. Read several tips on copying and backing up Group Policy...
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Enable remote server management through a GPO
Enable remote server management through a GPO Summary : Ability to manage servers remotely is critical for ease of administration and reducing the number of open remote desktop connections. Rick...
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Configure BgInfo to run via a GPO for a consistent experience Summary: Keeping track of which system is which is complicated for most server administrators. IT pro Rick Vanover shows how to keep all...
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Use Resource Monitor to monitor network performance
Use Resource Monitor to monitor network performance Tagged: network, performance, windows server
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Automate the installation of Active Directory tools with PowerShell
Automate the installation of Active Directory tools with PowerShell Summary: The remote administration features of Windows Server 2008 allow the core tools to be run on any server. IT pro Rick Vanover...
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With Windows Server 2012 Microsoft released a new Virtual Disk Format called VHDX. VHDX improves the Virtual Disk in a lot of way. Back in October I wrote a blog post on the improvements of the VHDX...
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Practical tips on simplifying GPOs and OU organization
Practical tips on simplifying GPOs and OU organization Summary: Deep paths within Active Directory can complicate Organizational Units and Group Policy Objects organization. IT pro Rick Vanover shares...
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