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Step-By-Step: Active Directory Migration from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012 R2
With the end of support for Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange 2003 now upon us, April 8th 2014 to...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 04/01/2014
Windows 8.1 Deployment: From the ground up – Machine Inventory
Hello Folks, In this Windows 8.1 deployment series we have started looking at how we can streamline...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 03/31/2014
Top 5 Key Security Improvements Found in Windows 8.1
Amidst the recent Windows 8.1: Ask Us Anything tour we at CANITPRO have recently embarked on, one...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 03/25/2014
Using A Single DSC Configuration for Multiple Servers
Ok so we’ve showed you some cool things. Building a DSC file, applying that configuration to a...
Author: MVP Sean Kearney Date: 03/24/2014
Creating a Simple DSC Configuration File Via PowerShell
So the last time we chatted we showed you a new feature in Windows PowerShell called “Desired...
Author: MVP Sean Kearney Date: 03/19/2014
Windows 8.1 Tips: How To Download the Windows 8.1 Pro ISO
While touring Canada and delivering many CANITPRO Camps, we have been fortunate enough to be invited...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 03/18/2014
Windows 8.1 Deployment: From the ground up
There has been a lot of talk about the end of Windows XP, the end of support for XP that is…...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 03/17/2014
Step-By-Step: Creating A Simple Login Dashboard in Hyper-V 2012 R2
After installing Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 or your Windows Server 2012 R2 is on Core version...
Author: MVP Marcos Nogueira Date: 03/11/2014
Step-By-Step: Enabling Hyper-V for use on Windows 8.1
CANITPRO Camps are always a great way for IT professionals to learn about the new Microsoft...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 03/10/2014
Windows Server Tips: Analyzing Possible Storage Savings Via The Deduplication Evaluation Tool
Introduced in Windows Server 2008 and enhanced in Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, the Disk...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 03/05/2014
Windows 8.1 tips: Managing Wireless Network Profiles
Hello folks, A couple of weeks ago I was delivering a User Group event with The MITPRO and we were...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 03/04/2014
Introducing Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration
A new technology was released when Microsoft and the PowerShell team launched Windows Management...
Author: MVP Sean Kearney Date: 03/03/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 7: Virtual Machine Configuration
Hello Folks, In our “From The Ground Up” series, we have setup a SCVMM managed Hyper-V Failover...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/25/2014
Step-By-Step: Building Your Own Lab on Windows Server 2012 R2
CANITPRO Camps have started with events already taking place across this great nation. Many who...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 02/24/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 6: Clustered Shared Volume & Optimize.
Hello Folks, Finally… Step 6 of our “From The Ground Up” series. Today we...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/19/2014
Windows 8.1 Tips: Disabling Automatic Windows Store App Updates
During a recent vacation in the Caribbean, I was happy to see the use of Windows 8.1 notebooks and...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 02/18/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 5: Shared Storage and Clustering
Hello Folks, Here we are with Step 5 of our “From The Ground Up” series. In this episode we’ll...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/18/2014
Windows 8.1 Tips: Creating a Live ID Using An Existing Email Address
As of late, we the team at CANITPRO.NET have started to travel across Canada to deliver a new...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 02/12/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 4: Logical Switches
Hello Folks, Here we are with Step 4 of our “From The Ground Up” series. today we start pulling...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/11/2014
Step-By-Step: Enabling Mobile Application Distribution Via Windows Intune
Every year Microsoft Canada graciously sponsors Canadian start-up hubs by providing tools and work...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 02/10/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 3: Networking Part 3
hello folks, This is the 5th post in our Hyper-V 2012 R2 from the ground up series. in the previous...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/05/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 3: Networking Part 2
Hello Folks, This is the 4nd post in our Hyper-V 2012 R2 from the ground up series. Last week we...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/29/2014
Step-By-Step: Creating A Windows To Go Workspace
One of the great additions Microsoft included in Windows 8 was the ability to create a supported...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 01/28/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 2: Networking
Hello Folks, This is the 3nd post in our Hyper-V 2012 R2 from the ground up series. Last week we...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/27/2014
Hyper-V: Clustering & Resiliency. Step 1: Storage
Hello Folks, This is the 2nd post in our Hyper-V 2012 R2 from the ground up series. Earlier this...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/23/2014
PowerShell Tips: Adding the Active Directory Role to Member Servers
IT professionals are usually pressed for time. Many that I have spoken to run by the mantra of...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 01/21/2014
Hyper-V: Host Configuration
Hello Folks, Last week I wrote about the fact that we have been getting more and more questions...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/21/2014
Step-By-Step: Managing Windows Server 2012 R2 Via Windows 8.1
As you are aware, managing Windows Server 2012 R2 has been made easier through the introduction of...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 01/14/2014
Hyper-V: 2013 Recap and Up-coming Content
Hello Folks, This is my first day back to work in 2014 and I want to start by wishing each and every...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/14/2014
Step-By-Step: Utilizing Windows Intune and SCCM to Manage Android Devices
People centric IT requires enablement of a plethora of devices. While OS offerings differ, so do...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 01/07/2014
Next 4 Windows 8.1 Useful Hotkeys and Hidden Features
Seeing that the last CANITPRO.NET post entitled Top 4 Windows 8.1 Useful Hotkeys and Hidden Features...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 01/01/2014
Top 4 Windows 8.1 Useful Hotkeys and Hidden Features
We at CANITPRO.NET strive do our best to provide helpful resources to better serve the IT...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/29/2013
Step-By-Step: Harnessing PowerShell to Build A New Active Directory Forest
Following a recent post on CANITPRO.NET entitled Benefits of Deploying Windows Server 2012 R2 Core...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/22/2013
Step-By-Step: Windows 8.1 Start Screen Customization via PowerShell
The Windows 8.1 Start Screen can be utilized as an important tool to all employees of respected...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/18/2013
Step-By-Step: Deploy Hyper-V on SMB 3.0
Hello Folks, just wrapped up another Windows Server 2012 R2 camp in Montreal. it’s very cold...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 12/17/2013
Step-By-Step: Enabling Kiosk Mode in Windows 8.1 via Assigned Access
One of the interesting features made available in Windows 8.1 is Kiosk mode. While most may see this...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/16/2013
BYOD Basics: Microsoft's Mobile Device Management Toolset
A great deal of questions are currently being asked around best practices surrounding Bring Your Own...
Author: MVP Colin Smith Date: 12/11/2013
Step-By-Step: Scale-out file shares and continuously available file services
Hello folks, I’m the heels of another camp where we dove into Windows Server 2012 R2. This...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 12/10/2013
Benefits of Deploying Windows Server 2012 R2 Core Installation
CANITPRO Camps are currently under development for the upcoming 2014 season with a new batch of...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/09/2013
Step-By-Step: Creating a Tiered Storage Space
Today, Anthony and I were meeting with customers to discuss some of the new Windows Server 2012 R2...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 12/04/2013
Step-By-Step: Enabling Disk Performance Counters in Windows Server 2012 R2 Task Manager
In Windows Server 2012 R2, disk performance counters were disabled by default because of a noted...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 12/02/2013
Step-By-Step: Installing Windows 8.1 From A USB Key
Many manufactures are now creating ultra light and thin laptops and tablets to appease the masses in...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 11/27/2013
Free Up Disk Space on Windows Server 2012
Hello Folks, We’ve been busy delivering IT Camps across Canada. These camps are a great way to...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 11/27/2013
BYOD Basics: Enabling People Centric IT
The term "Bring your Own Device" or BYOD, has been coming up more frequently in conversation as of...
Author: Anthony Bartolo Date: 11/25/2013
Tips on Utilizing BitLocker-to-Go
BitLocker To Go is Microsoft’s removable media encryption solution offered for Windows 8.1. It...
Author: MVP Colin Smith Date: 11/20/2013
Step-By-Step: Migrating from Exchange 2007 to Office 365
A cutover migration is the simplest way to get all your existing email into Office 365. As the name...
Author: MVP Kelsey Epps Date: 11/19/2013