TechNet Magazine May 2010
Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core:Securing the Branch Office Connection
Paul Yu takes us on a detailed, step-by-step look at planning for and deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers with Windows Server 2008 R2. Paul Yu
Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controllers:Plan Carefully for RODCs
Paul Yu gives us an in-depth look at what it takes to be ready to deploy RODCs in support of secure branch office connections. Paul Yu
Desktop Virtualization:Care and Feeding of Virtual Environments
Virtual desktops are not without their unique management issues. This article explores some of the best practices for maintaining a secure and efficient virtual environment. Wes Miller
Working Together:SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services Integration in SharePoint 2010
With the release of SharePoint Server 2010 and SQL Server 2008 R2 come significant improvements to the integration between SharePoint and SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services (SSRS). This article looks at configuring and using the latest enhancements. Alan Le Marquand
Columns
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals:Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
This month, our Toolbox includes a deployment tool called SmartDeploy and a performance tuning utility called Tweak7.Greg Steen
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The Cable Guy:Changes to the DNS Client Service in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
The Cable Guy introduces you to the latest changes to the DNS service in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, including name devolution behavior, the Name Resolution Policy Table and DNS security.Joseph Davies
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Utility Spotlight:Microsoft Office Environment Assessment Tool
The Microsoft Office Environment Assessment Tool scans your systems to determine their readiness (or lack thereof) to upgrade to Office 2010.Lance Whitney
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Windows Confidential:The Third Rail of Keyboard Shortcuts
Whither the Windows/E keystroke combo? This has done many things in its life, and every time it's function was changed, the die-hards have spoken up and had their say. Its function remains the same.Raymond Chen
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Editor's Note:Keeping Tabs on Remote Offices
Lafe Low
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Windows PowerShell:Writing Cmdlets in Script
Don Jones
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Geek of All Trades:iSCSI Is the Perfect Fit for Small Environments
Greg Shields
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SQL Q&A:Moving, Performance Tuning, Backing Up and Mirroring Databases
Paul S. Randal
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