Back Up a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller
with 4 Comments by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, find out how to use Windows Backup to back up a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC.
Author: Russell Smith
Russell Smith specializes in the management and security of Microsoft-based IT systems. In addition to blogging about Windows and Active Directory for the Petri IT Knowledgebase, Russell is a Contributing Editor at CDW’s Biztech Magazine. Russell has more than 15 years of experience in IT, has written a book on Windows security, co-authored one for Microsoft’s Official Academic Course (MOAC) series and has delivered several courses for Pluralsight.
Setup Windows Azure PowerShell Management
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, find out how to install Windows Azure PowerShell cmdlets to manage Azure remotely from the command line.
Setup a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller in Windows Azure: Provision a VM with a Persistent IP Address, Install AD DS
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
In part 2 of this series, learn to provision a VM in Windows Azure with a persistent IP address, configure AD DS, and promote a server to a DC.
Setup a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller in Windows Azure: IP Addressing and Creating a Virtual Network
with 5 Comments by Russell Smith
Learn to about IP addressing and create virtual networks in part one of this new series on installing a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC in Windows Azure.
Is the Pro Edition of Windows 8 Sufficient for Your Small Business?
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Does your SME need a push? Learn about the differences between Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise, including deploying in-house modern UI apps and more.
Installing the Remote Desktop Services role in Windows Server 2012
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
Find out how easy it is to install the new Remote Desktop Services in WS2012 in this Ask an Admin post!
Use PowerShell to Create a New Virtual Machine in Windows Azure Running Server 2012 R2
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Learn how to wield the PowerShell New-AzureQuickVM command.to create a virtual machine in Windows Azure running WS2012 R2.
How to Create a New Server Group in Server Manager on Windows Server 2012
In this easy Ask an Admin, discover how to group servers in Server Manager for easier management in WS2012.
Do You Need Antivirus on Your Servers?
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
Learn more about putting antivirus on servers – which just might help prevent or limit the damage caused by virus outbreaks on your network.
Can You Rely on Microsoft Security Essentials to Protect Your Computer?
with 5 Comments by Russell Smith
Microsoft's free Security Essentials product isn't as comprehensive as paid products. Find out whether it's worth switching to a paid security solution!
How to Shadow a Remote Desktop session in Windows Server 2012 R2
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
Remote Desktop shadowing is back in Windows Server 2012 R2! Learn how to shadow RDS in WS2012 R2 in this easy Ask an Admin!
How to Quickly Configure a Kiosk PC Using Windows 8.1 Assigned Access
Discover more about kiosk mode and how to use Assigned Access to create a kiosk PC in Windows 8.1 in this helpful article!
Enable RemoteApp Capability in Windows XP SP3
with 4 Comments by Russell Smith
Replicating Windows XP Mode functionality much? Learn to enable RemoteApp in Windows XP SP3 in this article!
How to Install Windows Server 2012 R2
with 8 Comments by Russell Smith
With every version of Windows, installing the OS gets easier and faster. Learn how to install Windows Server 2012 R2 in this easy Ask an Admin article!
How to Check for Missing Updates in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
Missing some security updates? Discover how to use Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.3 to scan Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 for updates!