Windows Server 2008 R2: Introducing the AD Administrative Center - March 5, 2010
By John Policelli
The Active Directory Administrative Center in Windows Server 2008 R2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor. Although not without limitations, it offers beefed-up management of AD objects, new navigation capabilities, better task-based management options, and improvements to the properties page and search capabilities.
Cloud Computing in Action - February 18, 2010
By Brian T. Horowitz
Cloud computing can take many forms. For nVidia, it is crucial to the software rendering platform that is its key offering.
Windows RemoteApp and the Road to Simplified App Deployment - February 11, 2010
Presentation virtualization tools in Windows Server 2008 R2 go a long way toward mitigating the expense related to application deployment and post-deployment
support.
WAN Optimization Using Open Source - February 4, 2010
If a full-blown commercial wide-area file services implementation is more than you need, consider an open source alternative.
Deciphering WLAN Management Options - January 7, 2010
Providing wireless access means updating, configuring and managing two to three times more devices than in a traditional infrastructure. Choosing the right wireless management products is key.
Windows Server 2008 R2: AD Module for Windows PowerShell - December 31, 2009
By John Policelli
Windows Server 2008 R2 includes a new Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell, a consolidated group of 76 cmdlets that can perform a host of tasks against Active Directory's various services.
Plugging the Cisco ASA Security Hole - December 17, 2009
By Drew Robb
Cisco dominates the networking hardware market, and with its Adaptive Security Appliance it is extending its reach into network security. The ASA, however, can introduce a security issue. Learn how to resolve it so you can get the most out of this powerful tool.
Moving to Windows Server 2008: Upgrade vs. Clean Install - December 10, 2009
With the release Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft has ceased development for 32-bit server architectures. Enterprises migrating from 32- or 64-bit hardware to the new release have several choices.
Building Mobile Apps With Minimal Investment - December 3, 2009
By Paul Rubens
Remember when every business needed a web site, but few knew why? Those days are back, only this time it's all about mobile apps. Here are some tips to get you started, particularly if resources are scarce.
Enterprise Cloud Computing: Risk and Economics - November 12, 2009
By Sonny Discini
Cloud is here, it's real and it's rapidly maturing to the point where the benefits are starting to appeal to those looking to solve enterprise risk and economic issues.
Enterprise 2.0: Social Networking in the Cloud - November 5, 2009
By Brian T. Horowitz
As enterprises begin to understand and exploit the business value of social networking applications, they are increasingly relying on a cloud computing model to make it work.
Windows Server 2008 R2: Introducing the AD Recycle Bin - October 22, 2009
By John Policelli
The Active Directory Recycle Bin is a handy new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2. Once enabled, it is now easier to recover accidentally deleted Active Directory objects.
5 Signs You're Managing Your Linux Servers the Wrong Way - October 15, 2009
By Charlie Schluting
Scaling IT systems either breeds high levels of automation to make the infrastructure manageable, or it ends up breeding a huge mess. Here are some signs that you need to mend your ways.
