TechNet Magazine November 2010

TechNet Magazine November 2010

The Business of IT:The Cloud, The Cloud, The Cloud

For all the hype thus far, the future of IT services, applications and storage is destined for the cloud. You need to be ready. Romi Mahajan

SQL Server:Top Ten Secrets of a SQL Server Expert

Maintaining a SQL Server environment is a potentially complex endeavor. Here are the top ten ways you can minimize complexity and reduce stress. Paul S. Randal

SharePoint 2010:Build SharePoint 2010 for Redundancy and Availability

Your SharePoint 2010 deployment can yield many returns—provided you build considerations for high availability and redundancy into your plans. William Stanek

SQL Server 2008 R2:Planning Your Migration to SQL Server 2008 R2

Moving to SQL Server 2008 R2 is a big deal. Make sure you examine your environment and carefully plan your steps to ensure a smooth migration. Brien Posey

Business Intelligence:Empower Your Users with Business Intelligence

Business intelligence solutions provide scalable access to relevant information and analysis to help your people make the best possible business decisions. Joshua Hoffman

Windows 7:A Modern Guide to Desktop Deployment

There are a handful of specialized tools that make large-scale Windows 7 deployment much easier than with previous versions. Joshua Hoffman

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Windows Confidential:The Story of Restore

The history of the “Restore previous folder windows at logon” feature is certainly tumultuous—filled with back-and-forth decisions and user feedback.Raymond Chen

Windows PowerShell:Think Commands, Not Scripts

Don’t be intimidated by the term “scripting,” because you can do a lot with Windows PowerShell using simple commands.Don Jones

Geek of All Trades:Windows 7 Deployment in 7 Easy Steps

It’s easier to deploy Windows 7 than you may be led to believe by the online documentation that accompanies many of the free deployment tools.Greg Shields

SQL Q&A:Backup and Setup

SQL Server is a powerful platform, but does require finesse when considering your transaction log settings and other configuration questions.Paul S. Randal

Editor's Note:The Crown Jewels

A company’s data is invariably its most valuable asset. It’s essential to carefully protect that data from harm or malice, and ensure appropriate access.Lafe Low

Toolbox:New Products for IT Professionals

You can use the tools in this month’s toolbox to create a Storage Area Network, compare Microsoft Excel worksheets or speed up your scripting.Greg Steen