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Microsoft To Provide Windows Server 2008 Extended Support in 2015

Microsoft says it will start extended support for Windows Server 2008 into 2015 rather than next year.

Exchange 2010 Will Run on Windows 2012

Microsoft announced a new service pack to come for Exchange 2010 that will enable it to run on Windows Server 2012.

Pop Quiz: Synchronizing DSRM Passwords on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Maintaining the Active Directory Environment" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

I Can Type That Command In 10 Characters

Make PowerShell do all the typing. How? By taking advantage of aliases, of course.

Cloud, Compliance, Security: Highlights from MEC, Day 1

Microsoft's messaging confab takes its message of cloud, compliance and security to its customers directly.

Pop Quiz: Day-to-Day Admin with Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Microsoft Updates SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1

CTP4 includes improved AlwaysOn Availability Group migration and better query capabilities over XML data.

Microsoft To Release Out-of-Band Fix for IE Flaw

Microsoft plans to release a "Fix it" on Friday for IE zero-day flaw that surfaced this week.

Microsoft Announces Pricing for Office 365 Subscriptions

Microsoft unveiled a new Office 365 annual subscription model for small businesses and consumers buying the productivity suite.

Math Matters

Hate math? Hate it no longer when you invoke the .NET Math class for this week's data formatting tip.

Pop Quiz: Installing SharePoint 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Planning Application and Data Provisioning" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Certificate Certainty

A map of your computer's certificate store can be navigated by way of PowerShell.

System Center 2012 SP1 Beta Now Available

Microsoft today announced the release of a beta test version of System Center 2012 Service Pack 1.

PowerShell 3.0 Released for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008

Microsoft on Tuesday released PowerShell 3.0 for use with its current flagship Windows client and server operating systems.

Pop Quiz: Windows Server Update Services

Applies to the "Monitoring and Maintaining Servers" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

No 'Critical' Fixes Planned for Microsoft's Light September Security Update

Microsoft's security update for September looks to be a small one, with only two "important" bulletin items scheduled.

Regular Expressions, Part 3

A last look at expressions, this time by trying to match on opposites.

Microsoft Officially Launches Windows Server 2012

Redmond showcases the server OS at a launch event.

Survey Shows Global Server Market Down in Q2

IDC survey shows that non-x86 servers were hit hardest, to the detriment of Linux and bladed servers.

Free eBooks for Data Developers

What are some of your favorite development resources? Chime in and share what you use, help others out.

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