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Latest Articles & Tutorials

Managing Network Adapters with PowerShell: Addressing and Configuration Info

By Jeff Hicks - June 19, 2013

We're back with our series on managing network adapters with PowerShell! Learn to get addressing and configuration info with this tutorial.

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 SP1: Installation

By Aidan Finn - June 19, 2013

Install System Center 2012 SP1 - Virtual Machine Manager (VMM/SCVMM) with this easy-to-follow guide.

Install and Configure Remote BLOB Storage (RBS) in a SharePoint Farm

By Phoummala Schmitt - June 18, 2013

Need to maximize your hardware investment with tiered storage? Discover how RBS for Sharepoint can help! Learn to install and configure RBS in Sharepoint.

Installing the Desktop Experience on Windows Server 2012

By Russell Smith - June 18, 2013

Miss having desktop features like the snipping tool and desktop themes on Windows Server 2012? Learn how to install Desktop Experience and add them.

Windows Server 2012: SMB 3.0 and the Scale-Out File Server

By Aidan Finn - June 17, 2013

Wondering what's up with SOFS? Learn the basics of Windows Server 2012 SMB 3.0 Scale-Out File Server in this article.

Microsoft Exchange 2013 Highlights from TechEd 2013

By Phoummala Schmitt - June 17, 2013

Missed TechEd 2013? We got your back! Check out the latest Microsoft Exchange 2013 news from the conference.

Editor's Picks

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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