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VMware Unveils vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service, Enters IaaS Market

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

VMware takes the wraps off their vCloud Hybrid Service, a cloud IaaS offering designed to compete with similar services from Amazon and Microsoft.

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The Friday Funny: Daft Punk via Floppy Drives

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Like Daft Punk? Check out this fan’s video, which sets “Aerodynamic” to music — via eight floppy drives.

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Disabling User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 8

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Wish you could drop UAC in Win8? We got you covered: Learn four easy ways to disable User Account Control in Windows 8 in this helpful tutorial.

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VM Limitations in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V

What are the limitations of Virtual Machines (VMs) created in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V? Read on to find out!

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Create a Minecraft Server Using Windows Azure IaaS

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Wondering what to do with the new Windows Azure IaaS service? Discover how to spool up a Minecraft server with Azure IaaS in this tutorial with John Savill.

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How Reader Feedback Improves the Petri IT Knowledgebase

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We asked readers for feedback, and boy, did you deliver. Read on to see some survey results and to welcome a few new authors to the Petri family.

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MMS 2013: Microsoft Promotes Cloud OS, Touts Customer Success Stories

Microsoft’s Brad Anderson took the stage at MMS 2013 this morning to urge attendees to embrace the cloud and work to improve the agility of IT services.

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The Friday Funny: The Infamous Windows BSOD at Comdex 1998

Travel back to PC yesteryear, when a pre-release version of Windows 98 crashed in front of Bill Gates and millions of onlookers.

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RSA: Top 7 IT Security Trends for 2013

Last Update: Jul 03, 2025

Need to know what to keep an eye out for on the IT security front? Here are seven key infosec trends you should keep an eye out for.

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RSA 2013: 10 Security Companies to Watch

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

Fresh from the RSA security conference, check out our list of 10 security companies that are doing interesting work in the security space.

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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Fixes Vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and Server Tools

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

While not as massive as the monster patch tuesday release for February 2013, Microsoft’s patch tuesday updates for March 2013 were still noteworthy.

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The Friday Funny: Cat Printer Repair

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Need a printer in the office fixed? This feline help desk technician can give you some pointers.

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