TechNet Magazine September 2012

TechNet Magazine September 2012

SQL Server:Better Business Intelligence

Pre-configured Reference Architectures give you a tested roadmap for configuring SQL Server to manage business intelligence workloads. Stephen Strong

IT Management:The DIY Culture of IT

Other business functions can learn a thing or two from the do-it-yourself culture of the IT profession. Romi Mahajan

Microsoft Office:Manage Microsoft Office with Group Policy

You can use a variety of Group Policy settings to help you centrally manage and configure the entire Microsoft Office product family. Brien Posey

Virtualization:Virtual Desktops Done Your Way

You have many options for deploying a virtual infrastructure running Windows 7, depending on your needs and environment. Jorge Orchilles

Windows 7:Troubleshooting Connections

This simple networking connectivity troubleshooting exercise can help you think more broadly the next time you encounter a similar issue. William Stanek

SharePoint 2013:In with the New

Start planning now and you’ll be ready to take the greatest advantage of what’s new in SharePoint 2013 when it arrives. Stephen Wilson

Cloud Computing:Build the Next-Generation Cloud Solutions

The efforts to build sophisticated cloud solutions to serve specialized needs are often complicated by inflexible workflows. Niten Malik

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Editors Note:Strive for Efficiency

Efficiency is the hallmark of a seasoned effective, well-run IT shop. It’s all about the tools, the techniques, and of course, the IT talent.Lafe Low

Windows Confidential:In Triplicate, Please?

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

Windows PowerShell:Sometimes, Text Is Best

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

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

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

SQL Server:Minimize Disk I/O

Query tuning and indexing is an effective way to reduce physical and logical disk I/O.Glen Berry, Louis Davidson, Tim Ford

SQL Q&A:Speed and Size Matter

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

Toolbox:New Products for IT Professionals

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

Utility Spotlight:Scan for Malware Outside of Windows

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