Windows Server Software Reports

DATA SHEET: Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series storage area network (SAN) arrays offer a solid shared storage foundation for a virtualized data center that can enable organizations to take full advantage of the high-availability features included with Windows® Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V™.

Posted: 02 Mar 2010 | Published: 02 Mar 2010

EZINE: Analysts say that the 16% of workloads currently running on virtual machines will grow to 50% by the end of 2012. Take a look at TechTarget's survey data to find out how organizations are planning for this explosive growth.

Posted: 06 Jan 2010 | Published: 06 Jan 2010

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, IT author Jonathan Hassell walks you through some of the key changes made to R2 in three key areas: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services.

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 17 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: In Windows Server® 2008, Microsoft is introducing new features and technologies that will help to reduce the power consumption of server and client operating systems, minimize environmental byproducts, and increase server efficiency. This document describes some of these features and technologies.

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to help customers streamline the management of their unique IT infrastructures.

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 | Published: 14 Aug 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This presentation transcript explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back.

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to help customers streamline the management of their unique IT infrastructures. Read this white paper to learn how to manage Windows Server 2008 R2.

Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 01 Aug 2009

EZINE: One barrier to the mass adoption of desktop virtualization is that users are often reluctant to surrender their highly personalized profiles. This issue of New Enterprise Desktop eZine takes a look at how user virtualization is breaking through this barrier-without taking away users' individuality.

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: In this Quest white paper, learn how automating AD improves your efficiency and reduces mistakes, helping you to break free from the headaches and the daily AD grind. Read this white paper today.

Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this Q+A transcript, Microsoft Virtualization Expert, Edwin Yuen, answers your questions regarding Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server virtualization, and much more.

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Getting data moved over to a new server is more than merely copying the most recent files and folders to that machine. File security, permissions, shared folders and local groups facilitating access need to be maintained.

Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Published: 27 Aug 2009

EZINE: Set the terms for server availability in your SharePoint governance document as part of a service-level agreement. Learn in this month's issue how to create realistic metrics that go hand in hand with governance policies. Looking for a hosting provider for your SharePoint installation? Find out which questions to ask to get the best deal.

Posted: 17 Aug 2009 | Published: 17 Aug 2009

EGUIDE: Despite the obvious advantages associated with Microsoft Hyper-V, this virtualization platform does not come without its availability and resiliency challenges. In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, Dell and Microsoft, you will gain insight into the improvements made to Hyper-V by Windows Server 2008 R2.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down VMware ESX Server, Citrix XenServer and Hyper-V, providing details on what each product has to offer.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 20 Mar 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down the seven different layers of the server virtualization architecture, and explains the role the hypervisor plays in the success of that infrastructure.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 20 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper helps us to understand the importance of desktop search tools fit in the universe of Microsoft search tools.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: An old Chinese proverb advises us to "preserve the old, but know the new." Microsoft's old template concept has been preserved in the Windows Server 2008 operating system, in the form of what Microsoft calls the starter GPO (Group Policy Object).

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Windows EBS 2008) server solution.

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Published: 05 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Group policy objects (GPOs) are used to secure and lockdown your Windows environment. Learn how you can ensure that GPOs are available, manageable and automated.

Posted: 03 Mar 2008 | Published: 27 Feb 2008

WEBCAST: Gain new control over your mixed environment and get a preview of the new solutions making history. Microsoft and Novell are coming together to help you operate better and achieve your key technical and business goals.

Posted: 14 Dec 2006 | Premiered: Dec 19, 2006, 10:30 EST (15:30 GMT)

WEBCAST: Attend this Webcast to learn about the advantages of combining SAP and your Windows platform and the steps you can take to ensure a successful upgrade in your organization.

Posted: 06 Dec 2006 | Premiered: Dec 13, 2006, 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT)

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Free real-time log file monitoring tool for Windows.

Posted: 05 Dec 2006 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2007