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2011: Year in review
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UK directory for server, platform users: Windows, Unix, Linux user groups
This server and platform user group directory includes contact details and future meetings for a selection of groups located in the UK. Linux, UNIX, Windows user groups and more. UK User Groups
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UK user group directory: Servers and platforms
This directory for UK user groups includes server and platform groups and links to other groups in TechTarget’s UK IT user group directory. UK User Groups
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Microsoft virtualisation training courses
Find the latest on upcoming Microsoft virtualisation courses in the UK with listings from the virtualisation training course overview. Learning Guide
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Virtualisation exam and certification training courses
Find the latest on upcoming exam and certification training courses in the UK with listings from our virtualisation training course overview. Learning Guide
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Microsoft Windows 8 VDI licensing adds BYOD licensing complexity, cost
Microsoft’s VDI licensing option in Windows 8 requires customers pay fees to allow user devices such as iPads to access Windows-based corporate virtual desktops. News | 26 Apr 2012
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Gatwick Airport uses data centre decontamination service: news roundup
Gatwick airport’s initiative to improve performance and life of its IT; public sector’s progress in virtualisation and IT pros’ server management woes are this week’s highlights. News | 30 Mar 2012
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News | 19 Dec 2011
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Microsoft shuts down IT pro requests to allow IE virtualisation
Microsoft won't support virtualising IE even with its own App-V tool and recently irked developers by stopping one application virtualisation company from offering IE on the Web. Article | 01 Dec 2010
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Microsoft Dynamics VARs hope for best, brace for less
Microsoft Partner Network changes mean fatter margins for Dynamics ERP VARs. Maybe. Article | 11 Nov 2010
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Fast Ltd holds Annual Conference for IT managers at Mercedes-Benz World
Fast Ltd held its annual conference, 'The Complexity of Change,' at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge Surrey yesterday; plus more daily news. Article | 04 Nov 2010
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Managed hosting and server virtualisation set for 2011 growth
Analyst firm Ovum reports that managed hosting and server virtualisation are set for huge growth in 2011; plus more daily news. Article | 29 Oct 2010
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Citrix announces XenServer 5.1
Citrix has announced a new version of its XenServer product with enhanced storage functionality; plus more daily news. Article | 08 Oct 2010
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HP and Oracle settle legal spat over Hurd hiring
HP and Oracle have agreed to settle their legal spat over the hiring of Mark Hurd; plus more daily news. Article | 21 Sep 2010
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Rackspace launches Cloud Servers for Windows offering
Hosting provider Rackspace has announced its Cloud Servers for Windows offering, featuring various administrator upgrades; plus more daily news. Article | 12 Aug 2010
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How IT can convince stakeholders of the value of technology projects
IT professionals must take data centre measures to convince stakeholders of the business value of technology projects. This will help IT emerge as a valuable business resource. Tip
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Troubleshooting VM performance, capacity management woes
Problems stemming from performance and capacity management are big worries for virtualisation administrators. But there are tool sets and metrics they can use for troubleshooting. Tip
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How to manage transient data and replication
Transient data can be tricky to manage, and best practice tips outlined by vendors may have limitations. But there is an easier way out. Tip
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Microsoft Security Essentials can protect non-enterprise users in your business
Many businesses rely on independent contractors and other self-employed workers. Microsoft Security Essentials can provide antimalware protection to these users. Tip
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AD Rights Management Services and the protection within
For IT pros, the days of simply securing the perimeter are long gone. AD Rights Management Services is just one of many solutions designed to help protect data from the inside. Tip
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Optimising Windows startup
Slow startup times have bedeviled Windows users. While Microsoft has provided utilities to hasten the process, there are additional things you can do to speed up desktop boot. Tip
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Deploying a Remote Desktop Session Host
The Remote Desktop Session Host in Windows Vista and Windows 7 performs the role of a terminal server. Deploying a session host isn't difficult -- if you plan ahead. Tip
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Planning a migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
Many enterprises are jumping on the Windows 7 bandwagon. Before you make the leap, consider issues like architecture and application compatibility. Tip
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Top 10 command-line commands for managing Windows 7 desktops
Admins don't always need fancy software to manage Windows 7 desktops. Here are 10 command-line utilities that can help you handle scripting tasks. Tip
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Simplifying Windows 7 rollouts with a virtual desktop deployment
The maturation of desktop virtualisation is helping enterprises manage their IT environments, migrate to Windows 7 and ease into cloud computing. Tip
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Microsoft Windows 8 VDI licensing adds BYOD licensing complexity, cost
Microsoft’s VDI licensing option in Windows 8 requires customers pay fees to allow user devices such as iPads to access Windows-based corporate virtual desktops. News
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Gatwick Airport uses data centre decontamination service: news roundup
Gatwick airport’s initiative to improve performance and life of its IT; public sector’s progress in virtualisation and IT pros’ server management woes are this week’s highlights. News
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How IT can convince stakeholders of the value of technology projects
IT professionals must take data centre measures to convince stakeholders of the business value of technology projects. This will help IT emerge as a valuable business resource. Tip
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News
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2011: Year in review
guide
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Troubleshooting VM performance, capacity management woes
Problems stemming from performance and capacity management are big worries for virtualisation administrators. But there are tool sets and metrics they can use for troubleshooting. Tip
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How to manage transient data and replication
Transient data can be tricky to manage, and best practice tips outlined by vendors may have limitations. But there is an easier way out. Tip
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UK directory for server, platform users: Windows, Unix, Linux user groups
This server and platform user group directory includes contact details and future meetings for a selection of groups located in the UK. Linux, UNIX, Windows user groups and more. UK User Groups
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UK user group directory: Servers and platforms
This directory for UK user groups includes server and platform groups and links to other groups in TechTarget’s UK IT user group directory. UK User Groups
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Microsoft shuts down IT pro requests to allow IE virtualisation
Microsoft won't support virtualising IE even with its own App-V tool and recently irked developers by stopping one application virtualisation company from offering IE on the Web. Article
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About Windows servers and management tools
This section on Windows Server and Microsoft OSes discusses implementing and managing Windows Server operating systems, provisioning and configuration of Windows Server, security and management for Windows servers, setting Windows Server roles, using Hyper-V virtualisation in Windows Server, upgrading to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003, using Windows Server Backup for business continuity, as well as migrating to Windows Server from other operating systems and the various considerations. We also weigh the pros and cons of Windows operating systems compared with Linux and Unix-based OSes in light of such criteria as application workload performance, cost and licensing considerations, management, power consumption, system uptime, interoperability and more.
Our news and technical tips cover installing and managing Windows Server, Windows Server Core, Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy, Using Windows PowerShell scripting language, deploying and using Microsoft Terminal Services, the read-only domain controller (RDOC), and using Hyper-V virtualisation (Live Migration, Cluster Shared Volumes).