Editors' Picks
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How Dynamic Quorum keeps Exchange 2013 clusters running during failure
Introduced in Windows Server 2012, Dynamic Quorum helps keep Exchange clusters up and running during a data center failure. Here's how it works.29 Jul 2013
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Using the new DirSync version to sync passwords in Office 365
The latest version of DirSync lets Exchange admins bypass AD FS to easily set up password synchronization in Office 365.29 Jul 2013
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AWS alternatives: What else is there but Amazon Web Services?
Moving into the cloud could mean buying into Amazon Web Services, but there are several viable alternatives to AWS for enterprise IaaS offerings.24 Jul 2013
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SOC 2 reports: The de facto cloud provider security standard
They're not perfect, but SOC 2 reports are becoming the baseline for cloud provider security assessments. Expert Dave Shackleford discusses.22 Jul 2013
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SOC 2 reports: The de facto cloud provider security standard
They're not perfect, but SOC 2 reports are becoming the baseline for cloud provider security assessments. Expert Dave Shackleford discusses.22 Jul 2013
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Has Microsoft lost sight of its original Windows Azure PaaS vision?
At its core, Windows Azure isn't too different from AWS. But Microsoft's fuzzy focus has made non-Microsoft technologies second-class citizens.19 Jul 2013
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The importance of backup policies
It is important to establish a regimen of data protection defined by clear backup policies that can be followed by IT and business stakeholders.18 Jul 2013
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The new technologies that are reshaping IT data center strategies
TechTarget's data center survey gauges the influence that cloud, big data, mobile computing, virtualization and more have on data center strategies.17 Jul 2013
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The new technologies that are reshaping IT data center strategies
TechTarget's data center survey gauges the influence that cloud, big data, mobile computing, virtualization and more have on data center strategies.17 Jul 2013
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Cloud databases less of a leap for users now, but some hurdles remain
Cloud database software and services have proliferated, making deployments more feasible. There are plenty of pluses -- but issues to consider too.16 Jul 2013
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Microsoft re-engineers the wireless stack for Windows 8 wireless users
Microsoft has given much thought to Windows mobile device and broadband support. See how Windows 8 wireless integration and connectivity work.15 Jul 2013
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HP boosts partner efforts around Windows migration from XP; plus more news
HP is hoping to drive customers off XP and to Windows 7 or Windows 8 with new partner tools, resources and PartnerOne benefits.12 Jul 2013
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Tips for first-time SCSI pass-through disk users
Learn how to directly attach a virtual machine to a physical storage device by using pass-through disks in a Hyper-V environment.12 Jul 2013
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Samsung's botched Jay-Z deal, a mobile app launch fail for the ages
In this week's Searchlight, Samsung shows how not to do a mobile app launch, plus fun and games with data privacy, the perils of sideloading and more.12 Jul 2013
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Limitations of SCSI pass-through disks in Hyper-V
Brien Posey explains some of the ways Hyper-V can restrict SCSI pass-through disks, and details to remember when using them in a virtual environment.12 Jul 2013
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Microsoft's reorganization may have long-term impact on IT, systems
Microsoft's reorganization may not impact IT in the short term, but questions surround how it will affect the quality of its products and services over time.11 Jul 2013
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Microsoft: Cloud computing is the new normal
Microsoft continued beating the cloud computing drum on WPC Day 3, saying cloud-oriented partners outperform peers by a number of financial measures.11 Jul 2013
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How does the shared VHDX file feature in Windows Server 2012 R2 work?
The new shared VHDX feature brings shared storage to guest clusters by eliminating the need for an iSCSI or Fibre Channel connection.10 Jul 2013
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Microsoft cloud partner program changes looming
On WPC Day 2, Microsoft announced a number of cloud-related changes to the Microsoft Partner Network and the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription.09 Jul 2013
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Microsoft addresses TrueType, Windows vulnerabilities
On Patch Tuesday, Microsoft addressed a number of critical flaws in font parsing and vulnerabilities in Windows Server 2008 R2.09 Jul 2013
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