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Windows Server 2008 R2 features and backup guide
Browse through the new Windows Server 2008 R2 features, and learn best practices for Windows Server 2008 R2 backup, which can help boost sales for solution providers. Guide
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Windows server backup in Windows Server 2008 R2
Take a look at the best practices for Windows server backup in Windows Server 2008 R2, including configuring backup settings and performing system state and bare-metal backups. Chapter Excerpt
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Bare-metal, system state recovery in Windows Server 2008 R2
Use this chapter excerpt to find out how to perform a bare-metal recovery and system state recovery in Windows Server 2008 R2, including how to use Windows system recovery tools. Chapter Excerpt
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OpsMgr 2007 R2 hardware, software, security requirements
This chapter excerpt offers information on understanding how to use OpsMgr 2007 R2. You'll also learn about OpsMgr component requirements, advanced concepts and securing OpsMgr. Chapter Excerpt
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Operations Manager 2007 R2 configuration
This chapter excerpt on Operations Manager 2007 R2 offers information on Active Directory client monitoring configuration and monitoring DMZ Servers with certificates. Chapter Excerpt
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Operations Manager 2007 R2: Using alerts, running reports
Operations Manager 2007 R2 alert tuning can be a nuisance, but this chapter excerpt explains the best practices and how to schedule maintenance reports. Chapter Excerpt
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Using OpsMgr 2007 R2 to monitor Windows Server 2008 R2
This chapter excerpt offers information on OpsMgr 2007 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 monitoring, as well as what's new in OpsMgr R2 and how OpsMgr works. Chapter Excerpt
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OpsMgr 2007 R2 installation steps
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to get information on a single-server OpsMgr 2007 R2 installation, importing management packs and deploying OpsMgr agents. Chapter Excerpt
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PowerShell remoting in Windows Server 2008 R2
Learn the best methods to enabling PowerShell remoting in Windows Server 2008 R2, including using cmdlets or the Server Manager to configure PowerShell remoting. Chapter Excerpt
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PowerShell profiles in Windows Server 2008 R2
There are four different types of PowerShell profiles in Windows Server 2008 R2, including the all users profile, and you will learn the settings and uses of each of them. Chapter Excerpt
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Active Directory voted best Windows Server 2008 R2 feature
A Windows Purchasing Intentions Survey reveals that Active Directory trumps Hyper-V R2 on IT pros' priority list. Article | 09 Oct 2009
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Google Chrome OS gains credibility with VMware
As VMware makes plans to virtualize Google's Chrome operating system, VARs agree that a VMware and Google combo is enough to shake Microsoft. Article | 03 Aug 2009
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Microsoft partners offer discounts on Windows 7 Professional
Microsoft partners can give clients running Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista Business operating systems a healthy discount off the Windows 7 Professional upgrade. Article | 17 Jul 2009
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Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference to bring partner program news
Microsoft is expected to announce major restructuring changes to its channel partner program. Some partners say the changes favor Microsoft's top partners. Article | 10 Jul 2009
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New features in Windows 7 attract enterprise attention
New Windows 7 features, including DirectAccess and BitLocker, are attractive, but its enterprise application compatibility makes it a winner, users say. Article | 02 Jul 2009
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Tech Data offers video software for Mac OS X VARs
News Roundup: Tech Data unites with videoNEXT to give video surveillance software to its Apple VARs. Article | 12 Jun 2009
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TechEd crowd eyes Hyper-V R2 features; Oracle to buy Virtual Iron
News Roundup: Microsoft Hyper-V R2 features and Windows 7 technology are the talk of TechEd 2009; other systems channel news. Article | 15 May 2009
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Microsoft small business specialists get free virtual manager
By giving away Virtual Machine Manager to Small Business Specialist Community partners, Microsoft hopes they will recommend the software to their customers. Article | 30 Mar 2009
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Systems Channel News Roundup, Jan. 5-9
This week's headlines: The Windows 7 beta is finally here, and Dell promotes its channel chief. Article | 08 Jan 2009
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Microsoft SharePoint service providers are scarce, despite potential size of market
Microsoft SharePoint and other collaboration software requires service providers with vertical market expertise that Microsoft isn't used to developing. Article | 04 Jun 2007
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Microsoft System Center 2012 add-ons ease management issues
Microsoft System Center 2012 contains several add-on products that VARs can use to help customers manage and enhance their Windows system. Tip
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Reducing power consumption with green IT solutions
Good for bottom lines and for the environs, green IT is not a hard sell to clients that need help putting green IT strategies and solutions into practice. Tip
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Best practices for securing domain controllers at the branch office
Companies that implement domain controllers at branch offices face a number of challenges, security-related and otherwise. Follow these best practices to keep branch-office domain controllers secure and effective. Tip
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Failover clustering, network load balancing drive high availability
Windows shops with mission-critical servers, applications and servers can use Windows Server 2008's failover clustering and network load balancing features to ensure high availability. Tip
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Channel implications of Microsoft's online services
Microsoft is indeed making overtures in the online services arena, and many service providers aren't prepared. Some have been asleep at the wheel while others are overly mistrustful. Either way, the impetus is on you to keep on top of the changing ma... Tip
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Five benefits of Microsoft's 64-bit Windows outlay
Microsoft is building a lot of support for 64-bit platforms into Windows. Here are five benefits of that investment for your customers. Tip
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Upgrading to Windows Server 2008
Upgrading to Windows Server 2008 will require hardware refreshes at many customer sites. Even with hardware that's already capable of running Server 2008, configuration and testing are on the list of chores. Service providers can ease the burden on c... Tip
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Service provider concerns: Microsoft Windows Vista
Working with Microsoft Windows Vista poses a new set of challenges for systems integrators, including making Vista purchasing choices, getting the right training and troubleshooting the problems that a new operating system inevitably brings. As a VAR... Tip
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Windows Server 2008 RODC added security
Windows Server 2008's improved Active Directory domain controller security features include a read-only copy of the Active Directory database, among many other new security functions. Learn more in this excerpt from our sister site SearchWinIT.com. Tip
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Windows reseller tips for offering open source managed services
Windows resellers may want to maximize opportunities by also offering open source managed services. Jon Hassell offers some tips for selling both Windows and Linux services. Tip
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Why would I recommend Oracle VM to a client instead of Hyper-V or VMware?
Learn why Oracle VM would be chosen over Hyper-V or VMware and read an expert's recommendations for implementing Oracle VM. Ask the Expert
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How will Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 benefit Microsoft partners?
Many feel that Vista SP1 won't deliver much OS improvement. On the other hand, the release of Windows Server 2008 is generating considerable excitement. Ask the Expert
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Windows Vista migration tools
Windows Vista migrations tools can help move customers onto the new platform without losing old applications. Ask the Expert
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Windows Vista migration first steps
Windows Vista migration needs to be done carefully with consideration for back up and application compatibility. Ask the Expert
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What are the Windows Vista virtual memory requirements?
Running Microsoft Windows Vista in a virtual environment requires a VAR to allocate memory before installation. Ask the Expert
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How do I partiton a hard drive to run Windows and Linux?
Partitioning a hard drive for Linux that already runs Windows can be tricky. Fortunately, there are some good applications available that can help ease the pain. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft System Center 2012 add-ons ease management issues
Microsoft System Center 2012 contains several add-on products that VARs can use to help customers manage and enhance their Windows system. Tip
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Windows Server 2008 R2 features and backup guide
Browse through the new Windows Server 2008 R2 features, and learn best practices for Windows Server 2008 R2 backup, which can help boost sales for solution providers. Guide
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Windows server backup in Windows Server 2008 R2
Take a look at the best practices for Windows server backup in Windows Server 2008 R2, including configuring backup settings and performing system state and bare-metal backups. Chapter Excerpt
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Bare-metal, system state recovery in Windows Server 2008 R2
Use this chapter excerpt to find out how to perform a bare-metal recovery and system state recovery in Windows Server 2008 R2, including how to use Windows system recovery tools. Chapter Excerpt
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OpsMgr 2007 R2 hardware, software, security requirements
This chapter excerpt offers information on understanding how to use OpsMgr 2007 R2. You'll also learn about OpsMgr component requirements, advanced concepts and securing OpsMgr. Chapter Excerpt
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Operations Manager 2007 R2 configuration
This chapter excerpt on Operations Manager 2007 R2 offers information on Active Directory client monitoring configuration and monitoring DMZ Servers with certificates. Chapter Excerpt
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Operations Manager 2007 R2: Using alerts, running reports
Operations Manager 2007 R2 alert tuning can be a nuisance, but this chapter excerpt explains the best practices and how to schedule maintenance reports. Chapter Excerpt
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Using OpsMgr 2007 R2 to monitor Windows Server 2008 R2
This chapter excerpt offers information on OpsMgr 2007 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 monitoring, as well as what's new in OpsMgr R2 and how OpsMgr works. Chapter Excerpt
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OpsMgr 2007 R2 installation steps
Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to get information on a single-server OpsMgr 2007 R2 installation, importing management packs and deploying OpsMgr agents. Chapter Excerpt
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PowerShell remoting in Windows Server 2008 R2
Learn the best methods to enabling PowerShell remoting in Windows Server 2008 R2, including using cmdlets or the Server Manager to configure PowerShell remoting. Chapter Excerpt
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About Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems
The Windows Server 2003 and 2008 operating systems offer several opportunities for value-added resellers (VARs) and IT solutions providers. Use these Windows Server tutorials to offer setup and configuration services to your business customers. And get the latest information on the Microsoft Windows Server operating system, including Windows Server 2008 R2, with channel-specific news articles.