Microsoft plans to release an R2 edition of Windows Server 2008 in 2009. Here are the key features of the R2 release that you need to know.
Your comments on AX4 & iSCSI high availability were very informative and provided a number of idea for improving on the described availability scenario. In this post, Scott Lowe continues the availability discussion.
DNS is the manageable way to resolve computer names to IP addresses, yet Windows admins usually use host files because they always work. But when you need to make a change to a bunch of host entries, where do you start?
High availability is an important consideration in any service and becomes more important all the time. Scott Lowe shared with you a look at the highly available storage infrastructure implemented at Westminster college.
The need to run a stored procedure or SQL Agent Job when SQL Server or SQL Agent starts is a common requirement in the world of SQL Server administration. Today, consultant Tim Chapman gives an overview of the ways to execute SQL stored procedures or SQL Agent jobs on startup.
Print serving is one of the Windows Server roles that generally require less ongoing maintenance. Take a fresh look at the printer server management options in Windows Server 2008.
SQL Server consultant Tim Chapman looks at the importance of database permissions and how you can use internal SQL Server system views to easily which users have access on your system.
EMC’s AX4 failover features work as advertised, much to the delight of Scott Lowe. Sometimes, it’s nice to celebrate the small successes!
Although NetBIOS is reportedly on the way out, it is still a critical part of most Windows Server environments. Rick Vanover explains why, in some configurations, the browser service should be running to facilitate NetBIOS.
Windows administrators sometimes have to track down network traffic or errant processes and then match that to network traffic. Here are scripts that will aid in the connectivity forensics at the port and process level.