WatchTip: Dynamic Memory in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
There has been a lot of talk about Dynamic Memory in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. In this video Jeff Alexander provides an excellent 14 minute overview. Watch the video here
Category: Windows Server 2008 R2
ReadTip: BranchCache Learning Roadmap
Microsoft has published a BranchCache Learning Roadmap document. Download the document from here This learning roadmap provides you with links to prerequisite information you need to understand and deploy BranchCache, and also provides links to BranchCache information from level 100 Read More …
ToolTip: SMB BranchCache deployment Diagnosis script
Just found this SMB BranchCache deployment diagnosis script on MSDN Code Gallery. The Test-SMBBranchCache script is used to find common SMB BranchCache misconfiguration issues. It allows a user to verify the SMB BranchCache server or client configuration. When run on Read More …
ReadTip: Enhanced Branch Office Productivity and WAN Bandwidth Savings with Microsoft BranchCache
For those who are in the decision making process of using BranchCache, I strongly recommend to read the Enhanced Branch Office Productivity and WAN Bandwidth Savings with Microsoft BranchCache Report from Edison. Microsoft commissioned the Edison Group to create and Read More …
Enable Wireless (Wi-Fi) in Windows Server 2008 (R2)
I was just about to drop a post on how to enable Wi-Fi in Server 2008 (R2) as I just bumped into this when installing a Server 2008 R2 on a HP 8730p notebook and found out that by default Read More …
ReadTip: Is BranchCache right for remote, serverless software distribution?
BranchCache is a new feature available in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 that reduces WAN bandwidth usage and improves application responsiveness when workstations in a remote location access content from the head office or data center by downloading Read More …
Saving on WAN Costs with BranchCache
In this video Oliver Rist, Technical Product Manager at the Windows Server group, talks about BranchCache, the Features, the usage modes and the benefits. Watch the video here or download the Transcript from here
Office 2010 KMS Server Requirements
Although I have been working with Office 2010 for a while, I wasn’t aware of the KMS Server specific requirements until today when we were asked to load the Office 2010 KMS key into one of our customers KMS servers. Read More …
Choosing the right Server Edition for your BranchCache deployment
Windows Server 2008 R2 is available in multiple editions. If you’re planning to deploy BranchCache it’s important to consider installing the right server edition as there is a difference in the provided functionality between the different server editions. Windows Server Read More …
ToolTip: Service Trigger Editor
if you found the previous post Windows 7 Service Triggers interesting, then you will like this utility too. The Service Trigger Editor provided by Core Technologies Consulting LLC is a FREE utility providing a UI to list and edit Service Read More …