Key features in the upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2

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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.

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A look at some more AX4/iSCSI availability diagrams

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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.

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Batch scripting of Windows host file changes

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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?

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A look at an iSCSI-based highly available architecture

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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.

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How do I run code automatically when SQL Server starts?

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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.

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Use the Print Management console for Windows Server 2008 print server

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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.

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Reviewing SQL Server Permissions

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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.

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EMC AX4 - A failover update

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EMC’s AX4 failover features work as advertised, much to the delight of Scott Lowe. Sometimes, it’s nice to celebrate the small successes!

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Consider running the browser service on Windows Server 2008 DCs

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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.

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See what process is using a TCP port in Windows Server 2008

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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.

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