Microsoft has invested a lot of energy into making sure Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 are able to work in IPv6-ready environments. However, if not configured properly, problems can arise. Here's what you need to know to avoid those problems....More
You can find a variety of tools for troubleshooting Network Access Protection (NAP) problems, from netsh command to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager....More
This paper outlines the areas in which network monitoring, mapping and alerting solutions deliver ROI. It discusses how to compare those returns to the costs for achieving them....More
Download this white paper for the top 8 considerations and criteria SMB IT professionals should evaluate when researching network monitoring software....More
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Although I'm obviously a proponent of new technology, I think that we need to spend more time worrying about how we allow technology to run our lives—often to the detriment of those around us....More
This is exactly the type of device that Microsoft needs in order to get Windows 8 into the hands of IT pros and consumers. The unit’s touch-screen capabilities show Windows 8 to its best advantage....More
Interested in a Windows 8 tablet but not sure which one is right for you? Step right up for a quick rundown of the similarities and differences....More
You'll have the opportunity to experience: • The Microsoft Technology Roadmap • Office 365 Implementation • Hyper-V Optimizing • Windows 8 Deployment and much more!
System Center 2012 SP1 Orchestrator is the foundation of System Center and quite literally allows any process to be completed automated across any number of systems in the datacenter and even beyond into the cloud. It can be quite daunting to figure out how to get started and what is the right way to create runbooks that can be reused in the future. In this class, participants will learn the key concepts of how runbooks actually work, best practices to creating runbooks, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
June 2013 - Systems administrators need to understand Window 8's new security features, including application containers, SmartScreen, and IE Enhanced Protected Mode.