Tag: Networking

31 Days of our Favorite Things: Network Virtualization in Windows Server 2012 (Part 8 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmWhat is virtualization? “It’s when you have a computer that is, um.. virtualized.. and it’s all like ‘Hey.. I’m running on my own hardware’, but really it’s not.” Okay.. what you’ve described there is a kind of virtualization.  I’d call it Machine Virtualization.  And there are other kinds such as Desktop Virtualization and Application Virtualization.  … Continue reading 31 Days of our Favorite Things: Network Virtualization in Windows Server 2012 (Part 8 of 31)

31 Days of our Favorite Things: Yes, there is an “I” in Team. The NIC Team in Windows Server 2012 (Part 7 of 31)

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http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/inetpub/kevinremde/KROmniture.htmHappy Sunday!  It’s my turn again to provide today’s article in our series of “31 Days of our Favorite Things”.  And today I am pleased to introduce to you the topic of NIC Teaming. “’Introduce’?  But, Kevin… I’ve been doing NIC Teaming for years now.” Sure.  But not as a built-in feature of Windows Server.  … Continue reading 31 Days of our Favorite Things: Yes, there is an “I” in Team. The NIC Team in Windows Server 2012 (Part 7 of 31)

Hyper-V Test Network with Wireless? (So many questions. So little time. Part 29)

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At our Columbus, Ohio TechNet Event, Karl asked: Great question, Karl.  And I have seen two ways to do this well. Way #1 – Treat your test network as a subnet that requires routing. Although this method is more complex, I personally prefer it.  It treats the “Internal” network as a separate subnet, which is … Continue reading Hyper-V Test Network with Wireless? (So many questions. So little time. Part 29)

Hyper-V Networking in Windows Server “8”: The Extensible Switch (So Many Questions. So Little Time. Part 10.)

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Brett B. asked the following question at our TechNet event in Saint Louis a few weeks ago: “Does Microsoft plan to implement a distributed virtual switch like VMware?” And the answer is yes.  And no.  Not LIKE VMware.  Better. For this answer I am going to defer to this excellent post on the Microsoft Server … Continue reading Hyper-V Networking in Windows Server “8”: The Extensible Switch (So Many Questions. So Little Time. Part 10.)

Web Server Recommendations (So Many Questions. So Little Time. Part 3.)

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I was asked this question last week at our TechNet Event in Kansas City.  “What is Microsoft’s best practice recommendation for web server deployment to support a web site that has variable demands from day-to-day?  Network Load-Balancing?  Private Cloud?  Clustering?.. or something else?”  -Don G. That’s a very big question, Don.   To answer it … Continue reading Web Server Recommendations (So Many Questions. So Little Time. Part 3.)

WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional

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WAG = Windows Administrator GroupsLast week I decided to try something new, and it’s catching on in a big way.  I wanted to create a new set of user groups for IT Administrators who primarily work with MIcrosoft Windows-based infrastructures.  So I came up with the acronym WAG.  I’m also a recent big fan of … Continue reading WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional

If you can read this, it wasn’t you!

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Have you heard of “Botnets”?“You mean those legions of computers that are being controlled by criminals because they’re running malware that their owners don’t even know about; perhaps to use them to send spam e-mail?”Exactly.  And if you’re reading this post right now, you can breathe a little easier knowing that you aren’t currently operating … Continue reading If you can read this, it wasn’t you!

Toolbox for IT – Tools and Community

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This is pretty cool.  There’s a huge online community of IT people growing.  It’s the “Toolbox for IT”.  There are forums, topics, whitepapers, blogging, Wikis… basically an entire Web 2.0 smorgasbord all centered around resources and networking for IT Professionals.Here’s a screen snippet (click to enlarge) of some of the topics – plus you get … Continue reading Toolbox for IT – Tools and Community

Kevin’s “New Efficiency”: Launch Event Resources

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E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.comFeedback e-mail to my boss: Brian Moore – BriMoore@microsoft.comFuture Live, In-Person Event Information:TechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.comNEW - IT Manager Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagementNEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanagerTHRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organization - http://www.microsoft.com/click/thrive/25%-OFF Special TechNet Plus Subscription Promotion … Continue reading Kevin’s “New Efficiency”: Launch Event Resources

Kevin’s “the NEW efficiency” Windows 7 Launch Event Resources

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E-mail Technical Questions: Kevin Remde – Kevin.Remde@microsoft.com Feedback e-mail to my boss: Brian Moore – BriMoore@microsoft.com   Future Live, In-Person Event Information:TechNet (for IT Pros): http://www.technetevents.com/kevinremdeMSDN (for Software Developers): http://www.MSDNEvents.com NEW - IT Managers Community Hub - http://technet.microsoft.com/itmanagement NEW - IT Manager Community Forum - http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/itmanager   THRIVE: Me >> My Skills >> My Organization … Continue reading Kevin’s “the NEW efficiency” Windows 7 Launch Event Resources