TechNet Magazine November 2008

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Query and Manage Event Logs with the Windows Events Command Line Utility

You can use the Windows Events Command Line Utility to retrieve information about event logs, run queries, archive logs, and more. Here's a look at how to use this tool. ...

This tip offers a list of tools that will help you become an expert in administering Server Core from the command prompt. ...

You can easily prevent costly queries from executing by configuring the query governor. Find out how to do this in just a few simple steps. ...

With Windows 7, it's easy to head off potential problems by preventing users from running unauthorized programs and scripts. Find out how. ...

Here is an overview of the new features you can use in the User State Migration Toolkit (USMT) to simplify migration to Windows 7. ...

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Virtualization: An Introduction to Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008

The introduction of Hyper-V makes virtualization an even more compelling solution for IT environments. Get an overview of today’s virtualization market and see how Hyper-V improves the manageability, reliability, and security of virtualization

Rajiv Arunkundram

TechNet Magazine October 2008

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Project Server 2007 delivers significant enhancements, not only to the features and functionality for users but also for administrators. Alan Maddison explores some of the most significant new features and walks you through the installation and configuration of Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.

Alan Maddison

TechNet Magazine January 2009

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Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 introduce important changes to BitLocker, including support for data volumes and improved protection against cryptographic attacks. Byron Hynes explores the new features, demonstrates how to use BitLocker on a server, and discusses some of the recent media coverage affecting BitLocker.

Byron Hynes

TechNet Magazine June 2008

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Without too much effort, you can deploy a terminal server to host the applications you need in your environment. But there are some important decisions you’ll need to make to ensure your implementation meets user expectations. Greg Shields discusses the various options you have and explains how they will affect you.

Greg Shields

TechNet Magazine January 2009

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Virtualization brings significant changes to disaster recovery. Here’s an introduction to how the Microsoft virtualization platform factors into your disaster recovery plan, as well as a deeper look into backup and restore options and considerations for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.

Adam Fazio

TechNet Magazine October 2008

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Our Blog

Geek of all Trades: Control Network Access Using DHCP Enforcement

NAP monitors the health of specified computers when they attempt to connect to a network and includes a number of mechanisms to enforce health requirements. In this article, Geek of All Trades Greg Shields gives readers an overview of these enforcement mechanisms and, as an example, takes a closer look at setting ...

Use Windows PowerShell to Manage Virtual Machines Here are a few examples of how you can use Windows PowerShell scripts to manage virtual machines running on a Server Core installation. Note that these scripts are presented as samples and may need to be customized to work in your environment.

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Disabling an Unused Part of Group Policy Objects One way to disable a policy is to disable an unused part of the GPO. By disabling part of a policy that isn’t used, the application of GPOs and security will be faster.

Administer Windows Server 2008 Server Core from the Command Prompt ...

In the August 2008 issue of TechNet Magazine, Paul Randal wrote an article Top Tips for Effective Database Maintenance. It was geared toward "involuntary DBAs" (IT pros who inadvertently wind up responsible for a SQL Server instance). The article had a great response from our readers so Paul has written another ...

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Forefront Security

Microsoft Forefront is designed to deliver an integrated security solution that makes it much easier to deploy and manage security across an organization’s IT infrastructure. In this, our annual security issue, we feature two articles that describe how Forefront Security protects instant messaging and e-mail.

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November 2008

System Center: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 with OpsMgr 2007

As you deploy Windows Server 2008 into your environment, you’ll need a way to manage and monitor its health, performance, and availability. Fortunately, you can use the existing System Center tools you are already familiar with. See how you can use OpsMgr 2007 to manage your Windows Server 2008 assets. Pete Zerger

System Center: Using Configuration Manager with Windows Server 2008

The release of System Center Configuration Manager SP1 added full support for managing Windows Server 2008 systems, including such new features as server core. Get a quick overview of deploying the ConfigMgr agent and using ConfigMgr to manage Windows Server 2008 systems throughout your organization. Cameron Fuller

System Center: Granular Targeting in Operations Manager 2007

For every monitoring object you build, you must also decide what target to use. Choosing the correct target is critical, but knowing how to go about choosing the correct target is not always clear. Steve Rachui explores various options for correct targeting in OpsMgr and provides guidance for choosing the appropriate method for each scenario. Steve Rachui

Windows Server 2008: Presentation Virtualization with Enhanced Terminal Services

Virtualization isn’t limited to virtual machines and the virtualization of operating systems. Terminal Services has been abstracting the presentation layer of remotely run applications and desktops for years. Take a close look at key improvements to Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and get some tips for using these new features. Joshua Schnoll

SQL Server 2008: Tracking Changes in Your Enterprise Database

SQL Server 2008 introduces two new features that allow you to track changes more easily and efficiently. Paul Randal examines the new Change Tracking and Change Data Capture features and discusses the implications these features will have for database administrators. Paul S. Randal

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From the Editor: Now What? Joshua Hoffman	Letters: Readers Speak Out	Toolbox: New Products for IT Pros Greg Steen
Exchange Queue & A: Outlook Anywhere and IPv6, the Remote Connectivity Analyzer, and More Have Exchange questions? We've got answers. This month, Henrik Walther looks at configuring Windows Server 2008 to work with Outlook Anywhere, testing remote connectivity, deploying standby continuous replication, and more. Henrik Walther	Utility Spotlight: Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar Whether you develop Web content or simply support a webmaster, here’s a free Microsoft utility that will make your job easier. See how the Internet Explorer Developer Toolbar can help you explore and troubleshoot Web pages. Lance Whitney	Inside SharePoint: Extending Office Applications with Web Services Web services are fundamental building blocks of distributed business applications. Here's an overview of how you can use Web services in a SharePoint environment to extend Microsoft Office applications. Pav Cherny
Windows PowerShell: Building Your Own Software Inventory Tool Don Jones demonstrates a Windows PowerShell-based inventory tool and guides you through the process that goes into building such a solution. Don Jones	Hey, Scripting Guy!: Probing the Depths of WMI This month, The Scripting Guys take a close look at the WMI infrastructure. Along the way, they provide some helpful scripts that can serve as a starting point for learning more and accomplishing useful administrative tasks. The Microsoft Scripting Guys	The Desktop Files: Data Loss Prevention with Enterprise Rights Management Enterprise rights management is effectively the only way to protect confidential information from being leaked. Discover how the Microsoft rights management solution can protect your organization's information from unauthorized access and use. Wes Miller
Security Watch: Revisiting the 10 Immutable Laws of Security, Part 2 It's been about 8 years since "The 10 Immutable Laws of Security" were first published, and a lot has changed since then. In this installment, Jesper Johansson continues his analysis of the the immutable laws to see if they still hold true after 8 years. Jesper M. Johansson	Field Notes: Old Wine in New Bottles Romi Mahajan reflects on how technology has dramatically impacted community, but explains why there will always be a need for in-person meetings and events. Romi Mahajan	Windows Confidential: Windows Can but Won’t Raymond Chen explains why Windows can but chooses not to replace a file that is currently in use. Raymond Chen