TechNet Magazine: September 2012

  • Article
jj643260(v=msdn.10).md Editor’s Note: Strive for Efficiency

By Lafe Low

Microsoft provides a host of efficiency and automation tools that, individually and combined, help you automate and expedite processes and perform IT miracles across your environment from the comfort and safety of your office and your keyboard.

Read more…
jj649371(v=msdn.10).md
jj649350(v=msdn.10).md
jj649373(v=msdn.10).md
jj631600(v=msdn.10).md
jj643251(v=msdn.10).md
jj631619(v=msdn.10).md
jj631594(v=msdn.10).md
jj631605(v=msdn.10).md

Columns

Utility Spotlight:
Scan for Malware Outside of Windows
By Lance Whitney

The Microsoft Windows Defender Offline tool scans a PC before Windows loads via a bootable CD or USB drive.

Windows Confidential:
In Triplicate, Please?
By Raymond Chen

It’s simply not possible to write a formal document detailing every possible action, whether it’s a good idea or not.

Toolbox:
New Products for IT Professionals
By Greg Steen

Streamline your enterprise-wise backup and recovery operations and your command prompt dashboards with this month’s tools.

Windows PowerShell:
Sometimes, Text Is Best
By Don Jones

You don’t have to overthink the problem when you can use Windows PowerShell to get things done quickly and easily.

SQL Q&A:
Speed and Size Matter
By Paul S. Randal

The relative speed of SQL Server queries and the size of data files and transaction logs seem to be primary performance factors.

Geek of All Trades:
Office 365 SSO: A Simplified Installation Guide
By Greg Shields

Installing, configuring and activating single sign-on within Office 365 is a lengthy but worthwhile process.