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Focusing on security in Active Directory
To prevent an intruder attack in Active Directory, Windows Server's security features along with freeware monitoring can save the day.
Analyzing tricky database problems
Database administrators at the Swiss foundation Switch were increasingly encountering corrupt data, which prompted a painstaking bug hunt. The solution they found increased performance by a factor of six.
Private cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack
Azure Stack is an Azure extension that implements an on-premises data center for consistent hybrid cloud deployments.
Preparing to move to the cloud
Because the cloud is ubiquitous, some companies think that outsourcing their business applications to Amazon, Google, and the like is a breeze. In fact, on the way, treacherous winds blow just off the beaten track.
Integrating scripts into Group Policy
Incorporating scripts into Group Policy can make a sys admin's job much easier.
Optimizing Windows Server 2016 performance
With Windows Server 2016, tweaking the settings and taking advantage of performance monitoring tools can help boost your system's performance.
Dialing up security for Docker containers
Docker containers are a convenient way to run almost any service, but admins need to be aware of the need to address some important security issues.
Optimization and standardization of PowerShell scripts
When PowerShell one-liners become full-blown scripts that have an effect throughout the enterprise, IT managers need to review their software development strategies. We look at PowerShell best practices for script design, notation, error handling, and documentation.
Assess USB performance while exploring storage caching
Use dd fluently to compare disk performance.
Workflow-based data analysis with KNIME
They say data is "the new oil," but all that data you collect is only valuable if it leads to new insights. An open source analysis tool called KNIME lets you analyze data through graphical workflows – without the need for programming or complex spreadsheet manipulation.
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