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Options for Upgrading Standalone Hosts to Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Discover your upgrade options and installation process for a non-clustered or standalone Hyper-V host to Windows Server 2012 R2 or WS2012 R2 Hyper-V.

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How to Check for Missing Updates in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

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!

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LSA Protected Mode Troubleshooting Tips for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

Got LSA problems? Learn to enable auditing for drivers or plug-ins that fail to load when LSA protected mode is on in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1.

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Server-Side Caching: Virtualization’s Hot New Technology

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

One of the hottest new technologies in the pursuit of better performance is server-side caching. Learn more about it in this overview!

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Cisco USB Console Connection Setup

Last Update: Jun 05, 2025

Cisco devices often require console connections to configure or troubleshoot. Install the Cisco USB console driver on your PC to be ready for action!

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Managing VMware Tools with PowerCLI

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Update all your client tools by using PowerCLI to manage your VMware tools. Read on for more!

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Migrating to System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2

Migrating to SCVMM 2012 r2? Take this detailed walkthrough with you! Read on to learn about disabling network labeling and more.

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Introducing Hyper-V Server 2012 R2

Last Update: Jul 29, 2025

Learn more about Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 and what it can do for you in this overview! Includes licensing, GUI, cost effectiveness, and download links.

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Enabling Secure Boot in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In this Ask an Admin, quickly confirm that Secure Boot is enabled on a Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 computer with UEFI.

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Automated Storage Tiering

Discover what to consider when storage shopping for virtual desktops! Learn more Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and more in this guide.

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