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Determine System and Server Information on SQL Server 2008
Here are three ways to quickly view details about the system and server on which you’re running your...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/21/2010
More Powerful Ways to Launch Windows PowerShell
Learn three convenient ways to launch Windows PowerShell, and discover the startup parameters you...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/19/2010
Optimize Display Scaling and Fix Scaling Issues on Windows 7
Windows 7 lets you use display scaling to increase the size of text and other items on the screen....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/16/2010
Windows 7: Create Local User Accounts in a Homegroup or Workgroup
Here's a look at how to create a local user account for a Windows 7 computer that is a member of a...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/16/2010
Share Your Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds with Microsoft TechNet
We want to hear your tips. Do you have a favorite tip, trick, or workaround for a Microsoft product...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/14/2010
Windows 7: File- and Folder-Name Completion at the Command Prompt
File name and Folder name completion can be indispensible when working at a Command Prompt. Learn...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/13/2010
Work with Dynamically Configured Memory in SQL Server 2008
Learn how to work with and configure Dynamically Configured Memory in SQL Server 2008. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/12/2010
New SQL Server Utility and Utility Control Points in SQL Server 2008 R2
Get an overview of how to use the new SQL Server Utility and Utility Control Points in SQL Server...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/11/2010
Change Settings with ALTER DATABASE in SQL Server 2008
The ALTER DATABASE statement replaces sp_dboption as the preferred way to change database settings...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/08/2010
Windows Server 2008: Back Up and Restore the DHCP Database
DHCP lease and reservation information is stored in database files. Here’s how you can backup and...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/07/2010
Windows 7: A Fast and Easy Way to Create a System Repair Disc
Here's the fastest, easiest way to create a System Repair Disc on Windows 7. Even without a Windows...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/06/2010
Windows Server 2008: Update DHCP Statistics Automatically
The DHCP console provides statistics concerning IPv4 and IPv6 address availability and usage. But...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/06/2010
Windows Server 2008: Detect and Avoid IP Address Conflicts
To better detect and avoid potential conflicts, you can enable IPv4 address conflict detection by...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 04/02/2010
Track User and Computer Sessions on Windows Server 2008
Find out how you can easily track all connections to shared resources on a Windows Server 2008 R2...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/31/2010
Windows Server 2008: Know the Right Way to Resynchronize and Repair a Mirrored Set
Data on mirrored drives can get out of sync. You can resynchronize and repair mirrored sets, but the...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/30/2010
Windows Server 2008: Make It Easier for Users to Find Shared Resources
When you create a share for general use, here’s one thing you should do to make sure users can find...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/29/2010
The Easiest Way to Back Up and Restore a Server's System State
Learn the fastest and easiest way to back up and restore a Windows Server 2008 server’s system...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/26/2010
Windows Server 2008: Understand and Configure System Environment Variables
Environment variables let you specify path information that is dynamically assigned. Here's a look...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/25/2010
Windows Server 2008 R2: Enable and Configure MAC Address Filtering
Explore how you can include and exclude computers and devices based on their MAC address. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/24/2010
Monitor your DNS Servers on Windows Server 2008 R2
Explore the built-in functionality for monitoring a DNS server and get advice on how to configure...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/23/2010
Install the PowerShell Graphical Environment on Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows PowerShell 2.0 offers a handy graphical scripting environment, but it isn’t installed by...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/22/2010
WS2008 R2: Use the Server Manager module for Windows PowerShell
Learn how to access and use additional Server Manager cmdlets in Windows PowerShell. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/19/2010
Use the Sconfig Utility to Install Windows PowerShell on Server Core
Get an overview of the new Server Configuration utility, which simplifies tasks on Windows Server...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/18/2010
Configure Windows Server 2008 to Notify you when Certain Events Occur
Here are 11 easy steps for configuring Performance Counter Alerts in Windows Server 2008 R2. Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/17/2010
Virtualization: Avoid Using Dynamically Expanding VHD Files in a Production Environment
Discover why you shouldn’t use the New Virtual Machine Wizard in Windows Server 2008 R2 to create a...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/16/2010
Configure Application Performance on Windows Server 2008 R2
Find out how to configure Application Performance to improve application responsiveness. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/15/2010
Virtualization: Secure RDS (Remote Desktop Services) Connections with SSL
Learn how to enhance the security of RD Session Host sessions by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/12/2010
Windows 7: Defrag from the Command-Line for More Complete Control
Learn the options and syntax for running defragmentation from a command-line in Windows 7. Follow...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/11/2010
Virtualization: Compare MED-V and App-V and Decide which is Right for You
Here’s an overview of MED-V and App-V, a look at the benefits of each, and sample scenarios for both...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/10/2010
Virtualization: Get a Free Set of PowerShell Commands for Managing Hyper-V R2
Windows PowerShell doesn’t include this library of functions. But with these commands, managing...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/09/2010
Virtualization: Convert a Physical Disk to a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)
Hyper-V allows you to duplicate the contents of a physical drive into a new virtual hard disk. Learn...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/08/2010
Virtualization: Discover New Features in SCVMM 2008 R2
Explore features in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 that enable new management...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/05/2010
Virtualization: Configure MAC Address Spoofing for Virtual Network Adapters
Get an overview of using—and not using—the new "Enable Spoofing Of MAC Addresses" option that is now...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/04/2010
Virtualization: Learn How To Install Applications on an RD Session Host Server
Get an overview of the process and best practices for installing applications on a Remote Desktop...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/04/2010
Virtualization: Download a set of Free Tools for Managing Hyper-V R2
Here’s a must-have set of free tools from Microsoft for managing Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V and...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/03/2010
Virtualization: Install and Configure Virtual Machines on Hyper-V
Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to using Hyper-V Manager to install a virtual machine. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 03/02/2010
Configure Public Folder Replication in Exchange Server 2010
Find out how to configure mailbox servers in your Exchange organization to ensure automatic public...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/26/2010
Exchange 2010: Use a cmdlet to Create Dynamic Distribution Groups
Here’s a guide to the cmdlet and options you can use to create a dynamic distribution group and...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/25/2010
Windows 7: Configure Applications to Always Run as an Administrator
Tired of right-clicking on applications to run as administrator? Windows 7 allows you to mark an...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/25/2010
Windows 7: Use the Shift Key to Temporarily Disable Startup Applications for Troubleshooting
Here’s a quick trick you can use to troubleshoot problems that occur when logging on to Windows 7....
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/24/2010
Keys to Keeping your Exchange Server 2010 Data Highly Available
Explore some features and best practices that can help ensure your Exchange 2010 servers remain...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/24/2010
Windows 7: Learn How to Take or Assign Ownership of Files and Folders
Explore the responsibilities that come with ownership and discover how you can take or assign...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/23/2010
Exchange 2010: Use Exchange Management Shell to Recover Deleted Mailboxes
Learn the cmdlet and options you can use to recover a mailbox after it has been deleted. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/23/2010
Configure Remote Desktop Access on Windows 7 Systems
Get an overview of how to enable and configure Remote Desktop on your Windows 7 systems. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/23/2010
Exchange 2010: Know When and How to Enable Anti-Spam Features on Hub Transport Servers
By default, Hub Transport servers have anti-spam features disabled. But in some scenarios, anti-spam...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/23/2010
Windows 7: Discover Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts Designed for Windows Media Center
The Windows Media Center interface was designed for use with a remote control, but it also fully...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/19/2010
Run Forefront Commands while Working with Exchange Management Shell
Here’s an easy solution for running Forefront commands with Exchange Management Shell and working...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/19/2010
Enable BitLocker on USB Flash Drives to Protect Data
Any USB flash drive formatted with FAT, FAT32, or NTFS can be encrypted with BitLocker. Here's what...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/18/2010
Use cmdlets to Create Room and Equipment Mailboxes in Exchange 2010
Here’s what you need to know to use Exchange Management Shell to create a user account with a...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/18/2010
Use cmdlets to Perform One-to-Many Remote Management of Exchange 2010 Servers
Learn an easy way to manage multiple Exchange 2010 servers at once from a command-line. Follow our...
Author: Matt Graven Date: 02/17/2010