Windows Server Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications

Naturally, the cornerstone of any Windows environment is the operating system. This topic page features news, tutorials, FAQs and more on working with the major server operating... More about Windows Server Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications

Recent Definitions

• Windows Process Activation Service (WPAS)

  - Windows Process Activation Service (WAS) is a tool for managing worker processes that contain applications that hos...

• Windows Server 2012 (WS 2012)

  - Windows Server 2012, formerly codenamed Windows Server 8, is the latest version of Windows Server.

• Windows Server 2008 R2

  - Windows Server 2008 R2 is a server operating system developed by Microsoft, which builds on the enhancements built into Windows Server 2008.

Highlights

• Four frustrating changes to Remote Desktop Services 2012

• Microsoft delivers patch updates for Windows Server 2012, Windows 8

• Windows Azure Active Directory steps out of the shadows

More Windows Server Operating Systems and Microsoft Applications Topics

• Microsoft Windows Server 8 Administration

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administration

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administration

• Exchange Server Management

• SQL Server Management

• Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

• Microsoft Windows Azure and cloud computing

Microsoft Windows Server Management

Administrators responsible for Windows server management need to be aware of the shortcuts and workarounds that can help maintain the performance of those Windows servers. Micro... More about Microsoft Windows Server Management

Recent Definitions

• Microsoft Software Assurance (SA)

  - Microsoft Assurance Software is a program that was introduced in 2002 to help users with the maintenance of Microsoft Windows, ...

• RSAT (Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools)

  - RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) is a feature that began in Windows Server 2008 R2 to help ...

• VHDX (Hyper-V virtual hard disk)

  - VHDX is a Hyper-V virtual hard disk (VHD) format found in Windows Server 2012.

Highlights

• Microsoft delivers patch updates for Windows Server 2012, Windows 8

• Windows Azure competes with AWS, pushes more frequent, granular updates

• Hyper-V 3.0's virtual Fibre Channel feature explained

More Microsoft Windows Server Management Topics

• Windows Server Monitoring and Administration

• Windows Server Virtualization and Microsoft Hyper-V

• Windows Server Troubleshooting

• Windows Server Consolidation Strategies

• Windows Server Clustering

• Windows Server and Network Security

• Microsoft Windows Server Provisioning

Microsoft Windows Storage Management

Storage is one of the chief concerns for Windows systems administrators. This page offers some of the best storage management information for Windows environments. Here you'll f... More about Microsoft Windows Storage Management

Recent Definitions

• CHKDSK (check disk)

  - CHKDSK (pronounced check disk) is a command that displays a status report for a volume, such as a disk, and can correct any errors found in that vol...

• cluster quorum disk

  - A cluster quorum disk is the storage medium on which the configuration database is stored for a cluster computing network. The cluster configuration...

• SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0)

  - SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0) is a protocol that provides a way for a computer's client applications to read and write to...

Highlights

• How to delete a file or folder when the Windows path is too long

• Seven things to know about Windows Server 2012 deduplication

• Advantages of storing a VM on an SMB file share

More Microsoft Windows Storage Management Topics

• Microsoft Windows Data Backup and Protection

• Windows Data Recovery

• Windows Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Windows Network Storage

• Windows Direct-Attached Storage (DAS)

• Windows File Management

• Windows Data Storage Administration Tools

• Windows Storage Systems Hardware

Microsoft Windows Hardware Management

Hardware considerations play a major role in administering a Windows enterprise. The appropriate PC and storage hardware can change depending on which Windows operating system y... More about Microsoft Windows Hardware Management

Recent Definitions

• USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB)

  - USB 3.0, also known as SuperSpeed USB, is the next major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB).

• PowerShell

  - PowerShell is a command line shell and scripting language for Microsoft Windows that allows users to control system administration and automate batch processing. ...

• NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System)

  - NTFS (NT file system; sometimes New Technology File System) is the file system that the ...

Highlights

• Five things to keep in mind when planning a server refresh cycle

• Ensuring hardware compatibility with a Windows Server 2012 upgrade

• Modern Infrastructure

More Microsoft Windows Hardware Management Topics

• Server Hardware for Windows

• Windows Storage Systems Hardware

• 64-bit Architecture for Windows

Microsoft Active Directory

What is Active Directory? It's a Microsoft technology designed for use in Windows environments to perform a variety of services, including Kerberos-based authentication, policy ... More about Microsoft Active Directory

Recent Definitions

• DCPromo (Domain Controller Promoter)

  - DCPromo (Domain Controller Promoter) is a tool in Active Directory that installs and removes Active Directory Domain Servic...

• backup domain controller (Windows NT)

  - A backup domain controller (BDC) is a role a Windows NT computer takes on to help manage access to network resources.

• global catalog (Active Directory)

  - A global catalog is a data storage source containing partial representations of objects found in a multidomain Active Directory...

Highlights

• Understanding Windows Group Policy management for virtual desktops

• Microsoft advances Azure management, software-defined networking plans

• How Windows Server 2012 can solve Windows failover cluster headaches

More Microsoft Active Directory Topics

• Microsoft Active Directory Design and Administration

• Microsoft Active Directory Migration

• Domain Name System (DNS)

• Microsoft Active Directory Replication

• Microsoft Active Directory Security

• Microsoft Group Policy Management

• Microsoft Active Directory Backup and Restore

• Microsoft Active Directory Scripting

• Microsoft Active Directory Tools and Troubleshooting

Microsoft Windows Systems and Network Management

Part of being a Windows systems or network administrator means staying up-to-date on all the latest software and technologies. The systems and network management topic section p... More about Microsoft Windows Systems and Network Management

Recent Definitions

• Microsoft FIM (Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager)

  - Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) is a self-service identity management software suite.

• Microsoft DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant (Microsoft DCA)

  - Microsoft DirectAccess Connectivity Assistant (Microsoft DCA) is a tool administrator...

• Remoting (PowerShell Remoting)

  - PowerShell Remoting is a feature in PowerShell that lets admins run commands on remote systems.

Highlights

• PowerShell tutorial: Managing Windows Storage Spaces

• Steps to read XML files with PowerShell

• When to use a PowerShell workflow

More Microsoft Windows Systems and Network Management Topics

• Microsoft System Center

• Microsoft Windows Scripting Language

• Windows Identity and Access Management

• Microsoft Systems and Network Troubleshooting

• Windows System and Network Performance Monitoring

• Windows Systems and Network Management Tools and Techniques

• Network Printer Management