TechNet Magazine May 2010

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

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

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

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

Editor's Note:Keeping Tabs on Remote Offices

Lafe Low

Windows PowerShell:Writing Cmdlets in Script

Don Jones

Geek of All Trades:iSCSI Is the Perfect Fit for Small Environments

Greg Shields

SQL Q&A:Moving, Performance Tuning, Backing Up and Mirroring Databases

Paul S. Randal