Enable DNS server role on Windows Server 2008 core
The core installation allows administrators to run a limited selection of roles compared to the full installation counterparts within the same editions. One of the roles that is permitted on core edition is the DNS server.
What to do when the batteries run out
UPS provides power to the servers, switches and internet connections in case of a power failure. The UPS also helps to regulate power and keep it clean from surges, spike, sags and brownouts.
Remaking my server environment: blade servers, virtualisation, terminal computing
My staff and I will be making some relatively significant changes to the computing environment at Westminster College. I thought I'd use this post to describe what we're doing and why and maybe give you some ideas about your own workings.
Using the Windows Server 2003 Computer Management Console's Device Manager snap-in
Windows Server 2003 supports devices large and small, both as internal cards and external USB devices, which can be cumbersome for admins. Fortunately, Device Manager is included as a snap-in to the Computer Management Console.
Using the Computer Management Console's Local Users and Groups snap-in in Windows Server 2003
Now that we've investigated the Windows Server 2003 Computer Management Console's Event Viewer and Shared Folders snap-ins, I will walk you through how to use Local Users and Groups. This snap-in is available in all versions of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista.
Using the Computer Management Console's Shared Folders snap-in
Managing open files, active shares, and user sessions can take up quite a bit of time. The Computer Management Console's Shared Folders snap-in can make your job easier by showing remote activity and resource access on a given system.
Using the Windows Server 2003 Computer Management Console Event Viewer snap-in
Windows Server 2003 admins can benefit from using the various snap-ins included with the Computer Management Console. This tip offers a more detailed introduction to one of these snap-ins: Event Viewer.
10 things you should know about virtualisation
Virtualisation has been a major buzzword in the IT world for a few years. Microsoft has promised that the Hyper-V virtualisation component (formerly called Viridian) will follow within 180 days of the Windows Server 2008 release.
What's new in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 will be released in 2nd quarter of 2008. SQL Server 2008 will also be part of a joint launch with Windows Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 on February 27, 2008.
The server crash that wasn't
The first sign of trouble was the paging and the frantic calls to my extension. "Tim, the server is down. Help!" Those are dreaded words that a network administrator never wants to hear.
Managing a Windows Server 2003 system with the Computer Management Console
Windows Server 2003 includes consoles that allow you to manage the server and other components of a Windows Server 2003 environment.
Four major Windows Server 2008 storage improvements
With the release of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft is making a number of improvements to the server's underlying storage mechanisms. I'll talk about four of these improvements and explain what they mean for the typical IT organisation.
Disable user accounts with Windows Server 2003
When an employee leaves your organisation, it may be important to remove the user account. The company may make the case to delete a user account after so many days or weeks, but there may be times when you may want to disable rather than delete a user's account.
The reality of virtual server management
Some organisations believe that "less equipment" equates to "easier administration" and maybe "fewer administrators". Nothing could be further from the truth. We explain some of the reality behind server virtualisation.
Troubleshoot Apache with these tips
The Apache Web server is well-proven, but can still offer an administrator headaches from time to time when things go wrong.
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