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Microsoft Cloud OS: An Overview

By Aidan Finn - May 20, 2013

Discover the ins and outs of cloud computing and learn how Microsoft has made a cloud OS with Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 SP1.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012: Installation

By Russell Smith - May 20, 2013

Become a WSUS wizard! Learn to install and configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 2012.

Network Address Translation Configuration

By Sean Wilkins - May 17, 2013

In this follow-up to our introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT), learn how configure dynamic, static, and overloaded NAT.

The Friday Funny: Daft Punk via Floppy Drives

By Jeff James - May 17, 2013

Like Daft Punk? Check out this fan's video, which sets "Aerodynamic" to music -- via eight floppy drives.

What's New in Windows 8.1

By Jeff James - May 16, 2013

Microsoft finally confirms that Windows Blue will be Windows 8.1. Read on for more reports and rumors of the update.

Using Remote Desktop Connection Manager

By Russell Smith - May 16, 2013

In this Ask an Admin, discover how to manage remote desktop connections with Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCM).

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Top 10 VMware vSphere Performance Tips

By David Davis - January 8, 2013

Viva la virtualization! Make the most of it with our top 10 performance vSphere tips by David M. Davis.

Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows Server 2012

By Jeff James - November 29, 2012

Looking for a faster way to navigate the new interface in Windows Server 2012? Check out this helpful list of Windows Server 2012 keyboard commands and

How to Add a Windows 8 Start Menu

By Trevor Pott - October 3, 2012

Get Windows 8 working the way you want it to work. Trevor Pott clues you in on how to add a start menu to Windows 8.

Top 10 Windows Server 2012 Features

By Jeff James - September 21, 2012

While the jury may still be out on Windows 8 in the enterprise, there are plenty of useful features in Windows Server 2012 for IT admins.

Disabling User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7

By Daniel Petri - December 8, 2009

Learn your options for limiting User Account Control (UAC) notifications and/or turning them off completely in Windows 7 in this article by MVP Daniel Petri.


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