TechNet Magazine: May 2013

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dn170430(v=msdn.10).md Editor’s Note: Use what you’ve got

By Lafe Low

For years, we’ve all heard the mantra, “Do more with less.” No one has the budget for a massive rip-and-replace type of upgrade anymore. You’ve got to make the most of what you already have available. When making a move to virtualization—and, more specifically, to Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0—you can do so with commodity or existing hardware.

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Windows Confidential:
Once bitten, twice shy
By Raymond Chen

You have to be careful what you include in your default links history, because it may inadvertently cause problems.

Utility Spotlight:
Manage and update Internet Explorer 10
Lance Whitney

You can use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit or Group Policy to control and modify settings in Internet Explorer 10.

Windows PowerShell:
Workflow activities in depth
By Don Jones

Each month this year, Don Jones will present an installment in a 12-part tutorial on Windows PowerShell Workflow. We encourage you to read through the series in order, beginning with the January 2013 column.

Toolbox:
New products for IT professionals
By Greg Steen

These two systems-monitoring products give you a sweeping view of network operations, right down to system-level details.

Geek of All Trades:
Certificates made easy: part 2
By Greg Shields

You can create and provision custom certificates relatively easily following this process.

SQL Q&A:
Keep your data manageable
By Paul S. Randal

This month, our SQL Server columnist helps readers parse through differing data, develop strategy and manage data with filegroups.