EBRIEF - Determining which features of Windows Server 8 justify a migration to this operating system can be a challenging task. This expert e-brief provides an in-depth overview of the most compelling capabilities of Windows Server 8 and offers advice to help you decide whether an upgrade is right for your organization.
Posted: May 11, 2012 | Published: May 11, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Operating Systems | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Windows | Windows Server 2008 R2

EGUIDE - Customers considering blade servers should carefully assess hardware capabilities and configuration options before making a purchasing decision. This expert e-guide presents an in-depth overview of blade servers, covering their recommended uses, unique features, and offerings in the market.
Posted: May 1, 2012 | Published: May 1, 2012


Topics:  Blade Servers | Channel Management | Hardware | Rack Servers | Server Appliances | Server Hardware | Server Management | VARs | Windows | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - This essential resource highlights the newest features and improvements in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012. Discover how admins can benefit from better performance, enhanced information and greater control over the infrastructure.
Posted: April 30, 2012 | Published: April 30, 2012


Topics:  Microsoft System Center | Microsoft Virtual Server | Server Management | Systems Management | Windows Server 2003 | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - Discover how you can leverage Microsoft’s System Center (SC) 2012 to gain the flexibility of private cloud in this essential resource. Learn about the 7 components of SC 2012 that can simplify and automate the management of virtual environments.
Posted: April 30, 2012 | Published: April 30, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Microsoft Operations Manager | Microsoft System Center | Private Cloud | Virtual Machine | Windows Server 2008 R2

EBOOK - Choosing the right hardware to run Windows Server 2008 R2 is a complex undertaking, and making the wrong selection can have serious implications. This IT handbook examines various blade server options, recommended configurations, and requirements for virtualization.
Posted: April 13, 2012 | Published: April 13, 2012


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Center Design | Hardware | Processor Architectures | Rack Servers | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Tower Servers | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - Discover key tips for protecting, maintaining and recovering your Group Policy infrastructure in this essential resource. Find out how you can secure every desktop and server in your Windows environment with these best practices.
Posted: April 13, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Active Directory | Authentication | Authorization | Group Policy | Security | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - Discover 7 key tips to help you achieve and maintain compliance in Active Directory, including what to keep an eye on, warning signs to look out for and how to leverage auditing tools to simplify the process in this essential resource.
Posted: April 13, 2012 | Published: April 13, 2012


Topics:  Access Control | Active Directory | Authentication | Compliance (Systems Operations) | Identity Management | Security | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - Native Windows tools alone can't protect your business from the many Active Directory (AD) disasters that can occur. Explore comprehensive AD recovery solutions that can help your business recover quickly from disasters ranging from lost AD objects to widespread corruption.
Posted: April 11, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Active Directory | Backup for Virtualized Servers | Backups | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - Today’s workforce is becoming increasingly mobile, but this freedom also introduces many risks and security issues. In this paper, explore how Windows Server 2008 offers a secure connection, enabling user access while still keeping mobile systems in compliance with security policies, and automated patches and upgrades.
Posted: April 4, 2012 | Published: April 4, 2012


Topics:  Mobile Device Management | Remote Access Security | Remote Computing | Security Management | Security Systems | Windows Server 2008 R2

WEBCAST - In this short webcast, storage expert Brien Posey introduces some of the storage features and changes in Windows Server 8. Watch now to learn more.
Posted: April 2, 2012 | Premiered: April 2, 2012


Topics:  Storage Best Practices | Storage Capacity | Storage Management | Storage Optimization | Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers | Windows Server 2003 | Windows Server 2008 R2 | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - The built-in virtualization capabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2 can help your organization achieve four little-known benefits outside of the usual gains in efficiency, consolidation and performance. Discover how you can upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 to enjoy these benefits.
Posted: March 30, 2012 | Published: March 29, 2012


Topics:  Change Management | Document Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Windows Server 2008 R2

PODCAST - Apple Macs are popping up more and more often in the workplace. But this presents a big issue: How to integrate Macs into a Windows system. Listen in to discover a solution.
Posted: March 16, 2012 | Premiered: March 16, 2012


Topics:  File Sharing Protocols | Laptop Computers | Mac OS | Network Management | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Networking | Smart Phones | Tablet PC | Windows | Windows Server 2003 | Windows Server 2008 R2 | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - This configuration guide walks you through the critical activities that take place during virtualization deployment and describes a recommended reference architecture that can help you achieve your desired results. Learn more about the key features of this technology and how to properly enable them here.
Posted: February 28, 2012 | Published: February 28, 2012


Topics:  Microsoft Exchange | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Service Packs | SharePoint | Windows Server 2008 R2

EZINE - If your business is operating an older version of Windows Server, you may want to consider upgrading to 2008 R2. This expert e-guide showcases the top new capabilities of this operating system and offers best practices for successfully navigating your migration, no matter where you are at in the process.
Posted: February 24, 2012 | Published: February 24, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | LAN | Microsoft Hyper-V | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | VM | Windows | Windows Server 2008 R2

WHITE PAPER - This paper explores the challenges with local privilege accounts in Windows Server 2003 R3 or 2008 R2 and uncovers an approach to address them, enabling you to centrally provision and administer Windows Server local accounts and easily centralize and implement security policies for the support staff controlling access to privilege accounts.
Posted: February 16, 2012 | Published: February 16, 2012


Topics:  Access Control | Active Directory | Security Audits | Security Management | Security Policies | Windows Server 2003 | Windows Server 2008 R2