Using Hyper-V Virtual Machine Processor Resource Control
with 4 Comments by Aidan Finn
In this post, learn to use the virtual processor resource control settings to configure Hyper-V virtual machine reservations, limits, and weights.
Author: Aidan Finn
Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machine NUMA Topology
with 3 Comments by Aidan Finn
Find out the whys and hows behind customizing the virtual non-uniform memory access (NUMA) configuration of a VM in this handy how-to.
What Is Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA)?
with 1 Comment by Aidan Finn
Know about NUMA? Discover how Hyper-V interoperates with the Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architectures of host computers in this helpful intro.
Configuring Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) Cache
with 1 Comment by Aidan Finn
Use just a little bit o' RAM or a lot! Learn to enable Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) Cache to improve the read performance of CSV in WS2012!
Unified Threat Management and the WatchGuard XTM Firewall
with 1 Comment by Aidan Finn
Looking into unified threat management? Check our review of WatchGuard XTM, which provides security and connects on-premise and (hybrid) cloud services.
How Would Microsoft Design a Scale-Out File Server: Disks, Networking, and More
by Aidan Finn
Discover how disks, networks, servers, and Storage Bricks play a part in designing a SOFS in part 2 of this series.
How Would Microsoft Design a Scale-Out File Server?
with 4 Comments by Aidan Finn
WWMSD? Ever wonder how Microsoft would design a SOFS for storage over SMB 3.0 networking with transparent failover? Find out more in part 1 of this series.
Using Shared VHDX to Create a Guest Cluster in Windows Server 2012 R2
with 2 Comments by Aidan Finn
Learn how to use a shared VHDX to create a guest cluster on WS2012 R2 Hyper-V hosts.
Top 10 IT Trends – from the Microsoft Perspective
with 1 Comment by Aidan Finn
Get out your crystal ball and find out how Microsoft is preparing for the next 5 years of change in the IT world.
The Rise of Satya Nadella to CEO of Microsoft
by Aidan Finn
Meet Satya Nadella, Microsoft's new CEO! In this op-ed, learn about Nadella's strengths and what led to ex-CEO Steve Ballmer's stepping down.
Creating a Windows Server 2012 R2 Cluster Shared Volume
with 1 Comment by Aidan Finn
Are you down with CSV? Find out more about Cluster Shared Volume (CSV) and learn to create one in this introduction.
Windows Server Failover Clustering: Why Cluster Quorum Matters
by Aidan Finn
Got a handle on cluster quorums? Find out about the function of quorums in Window Server Failover Clustering in this helpful post.
Windows Server 2012 Scheduled Cluster Tasks
with 5 Comments by Aidan Finn
Want to schedule against the cluster, instead of a per-server job? Learn about scheduled cluster tasks in WS2012 and how to implement them.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Automatic Virtual Machine Activation
with 4 Comments by Aidan Finn
Check out this post and learn to use Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) to auto-activate the guest OS installations of Hyper-V VMs!
Windows Server Failover Cluster Validation
with 2 Comments by Aidan Finn
Need to validate a Windows Server failover cluster? Find out what makes a supported cluster and learn to validate a Windows Server cluster configuration.