Tag: Server 2008 R2 38 posts
Curious about the updated features of Server 2008 R2? Our Active Directory tutorials from instructor Ed Liberman will provide some valuable insight. Articles on Remote Access Services and BrandCache will make sure that your server administration duties don't skip a beat.
TechMentor 2011 Interview: Ed Liberman
By Chris Magiet ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ 2:07 ⋅ Post a comment
In this interview from TechMentor 2011, Ed Liberman talks about remote desktop services, virtualization, and R2 updates to our Server 2008 training.
TrainSignal’s 2011 Fall Book Giveaway
By Chris Magiet ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ 251 comments
We’re giving away prizes of autographed IT books! Enter to win everyday through October 21 to win great Windows 7, PowerShell, and Server 2008 titles signed by the authors. Post a comment here about your favorite tech innovation of 2011 and you could be a winner.
Windows Server 2008 R2: Active Directory Offline Domain Join
By Ed Liberman ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
In this video we take a closer look at a new tool included in Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, called Djoin.exe, which allows clients to be joined to a domain without any network connectivity. Let me show you how Active Directory Offline Domain Join works.
Windows Server 2008 R2: Active Directory Best Practices Analyzer
By Ed Liberman ⋅ January 27, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments
The new Active Directory Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) in Server 2008 R2 is a tool that is now capable of examining Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and can help administrators reduce best practice violations by scanning AD DS and reporting best practice violations.
Windows Server 2008 R2: Active Directory Administrative Center
By Ed Liberman ⋅ January 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment
The Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Administrative Center is a new tool which can enhance the way administrators manage Active Directory objects allowing you to easily create and manage user accounts, groups, computer accounts, and Organizational Units (OUs).
Top 10 Changes in Server 2008 R2
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ November 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
There are a number of different changes which were introduced with Windows Server 2008 R2 and this article is intended to review 10 of the most useful changes. Of course, this type of task is subjective and completely dependent on the implementations which are used within the reader’s systems. Because of this fact, in reviewing [...]
Top 5 Security Changes in Server 2008 R2
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ November 10, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
As with any list which talks about the “top” anything, the resulting article is subject to the opinions of its author. In this case, the top 5 security features which have been added or enhanced in Server 2008 R2 are, in my opinion, the most important. There are a number of different additions to this [...]
Server 2008 R2: Remote Access Services
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ November 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Introduction to RDS With the introduction of the Windows Server 2008 R2 the product formally known as Terminal Services has been renamed Remote Desktop Services and includes a number of key changes. The first of these key changes is an obvious change in the service and feature names as well as management tool names. Below [...]
Server 2008 R2 BranchCache Configuration
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ October 20, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
As discussed in the BranchCache overview article, BranchCache is used to optimize access to specific HTTP and SMB based remote files. This is done by configuring the content server with a new role which enables HTTP remote file optimization and a new feature which enables SMB remote file optimization. BranchCache can also be used in [...]
Windows Server 2008 R2 BranchCache Overview
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ October 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
One of the features which has been included in versions of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 is BranchCache. BranchCache offers the ability to cache specific remote content so that those individuals accessing it remotely can access them easier and with better performance. It does this by offering the ability to cache specific traffic [...]
Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess Configuration
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ October 6, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments
If you read my DirectAccess overview article you know the basics of what DirectAccess is used for and generally how it is used to make life easier. This article looks a little more in depth at the configuration steps required to implement DirectAccess. DirectAccess Connection Process As covered in the overview, the connection process for [...]
Intro to Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ September 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
In the modern work environment there are a number of different new challenges which exist when trying to deal with a workforce which has expanded outside the traditional workplace. Traditionally, these types of workers were able to utilize corporate intranet resources via either a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or via web gateways. The problem with [...]
File Classification Infrastructure in Server 2008 R2 SP2
By Brian Nelson ⋅ July 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Windows Administrators have been responsible for keeping data safe and accessible on File Servers for years. Recently, however, that role has been expanded. Legislation requiring companies to inform customers whenever their personal data has been potentially compromised led to a flood of embarrassing situations for business. Ironically, these data breaches were seldom the fault of [...]
PowerShell 2.0: Server 2008 R2 Top New Management Feature
By Brian Nelson ⋅ May 12, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
PowerShell Scripting on Windows Server 2008 R2 PowerShell 1.0 gave systems administrators around the world a new administration tool when it was introduced with Windows Server 2003. For years, Microsoft has worked to develop a graphical user interface, or GUI, that would make system administration and user administration easier and more user friendly. In many [...]
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 New Features: Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX
By Brian Nelson ⋅ May 4, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX are two new features in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, both of which are functions for Microsoft virtualization. Dynamic Memory is a new feature in Hyper-V, while RemoteFX works with Microsoft Remote Desktop Services on thin clients.
Windows Server 2008 R2 Green Features
By Brian Nelson ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
To the uninitiated, the so-called green features installed with Windows Server 2008 R2 might seem like nothing more than corporate charity aimed at environmentalists. While companies are all too eager to bask in the good guy status generated by incorporating energy saving measures and processes into their products, there is actually a significant business reason [...]
How to Setup Direct Access on Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7
By Emma Nelson ⋅ March 4, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments
What’s your main goal this year? Let me guess… is it increasing productivity, while at the same time saving your company some time and money? Well, you’re not alone. These days, the main goal for many businesses is increasing productivity and having a mobile workforce that can access information instantly, saving valuable resources. Internal employees and [...]
7 Server Management Improvements in Server 2008 R2
By Emma Nelson ⋅ February 17, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
Server 2008 R2 is the latest and greatest server operating system from Microsoft. It is chocked full of new enhancements to make creating and managing your network easier. Server 2008 is easier to deploy and has added reliability. Security has increased enabling you to create a policy driven network that will keep your servers, data, [...]
Server 2008 R2 Update Review
By Brian Nelson ⋅ December 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
The release of Server 2008 R2 was largely overshadowed by the more consumer friendly release of Microsoft’s next desktop operating system, Windows 7. However, Windows Server 2008 R2 provides many new features and upgrades, including several that go hand in hand with new features found in Windows 7. That means there are more new reasons [...]
Windows 7 Features That Require Server 2008 R2
By Brian Nelson ⋅ November 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Windows 7 has been released to considerable acclaim. Most reviewers claim to see not only improvements in speed and functionality, but better usability as well. Some reviewers are going so far as to proclaim that Windows 7 is as user friendly as the latest Mac OS Snow Leopard. Even more important for business users and [...]