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Aidan Finn, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), has been working in IT since 1996. He has worked as a consultant and administrator for the likes of Innofactor Norway, Amdahl DMR, Fujitsu, Barclays and Hypo Real Estate Bank International where he dealt with large and complex IT infrastructures and MicroWarehouse Ltd. where he worked with Microsoft partners in the small/medium business space.

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What Is Consistent Device Naming?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Choose consistency over chaos! In this overview, discover how Consistent Device Naming helps automate the deployment/configuration of the MS private cloud.

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Introducing Converged Networks

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

In this overview, learn how converged networks are an economical, easy to deploy, and flexible option – and what features make converged networks possible.

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Understanding Hyper-V Host Networking Requirements

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We move beyond NICs in today’s tutorial. Go deep as we discuss basic Hyper-V host networking requirements and designs.

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How to Store Hyper-V Virtual Machines on SMB 3.0 Storage

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Storing VMs on SMB file shares can help lower storage costs. Find out how to use Hyper-V virtual machines on SMB 3.0 storage in handy walk-through.

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Configuring Simple Storage Spaces in a Failover Cluster

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Need more space? Increase storage by configuring storage space in Windows Server to create a failover cluster.

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Why Some IT Pros Deserve Cloud Outsourcing

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Are you guilty of being a bad IT pro? Find out why our writer thinks some IT pros give business owners reason to outsource to cloud computing.

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Designing a Basic Scale-Out File Server (SOFS)

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We’ve shown you how to create a basic scale-out file server (SOFS) – now it’s time to learn what goes into designing an SOFS!

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Create a Basic Scale-Out File Server (SOFS)

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

We’re creating a scale-out file server (SOFS) to share failover storage using Windows Server 2012 R2. Learn how with this how-to guide!

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What Is Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Live Migration?

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Just what is Server 2012 Hyper-V Live Migration, anyway? Discover Live Migration’s capabilities, flexibility, and more in this introduction.

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Introduction to Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV)

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

You down with HNV? Learn about Hyper-V Network Virtualization, multitenant computing, Software Defined Networking (SDN), and more in this thorough primer.

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Patching Hyper-V Clusters

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Patches are your friend. Learn to patch Hyper-V in a failover cluster with Windows Server 2012 Cluster Aware Updating and System Center 2012 SP1 VMM.

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Hyper-V Patch: Not Just a Windows Update

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Beat the issue before it starts! Find out why why you should patch Hyper-V and where to download these updates.

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