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Russell Smith
Editorial DirectorRussell Smith, the Editorial Director at Petri IT Knowledgebase, has over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, in both small business settings and government IT infrastructure projects.
Russell started writing for Windows IT Pro Magazine in the early 2000s. Since then, he has contributed insights to various IT publications, including Petri and CDW. His authoritative voice has resonated across industry blogs, where he dissects complex topics into an ‘easy read’.
Russell has authored over a thousand articles, each a testament to his depth of knowledge. His expertise doesn’t stop there: he wrote a book on Privilege Management and co-authored another for Microsoft’s MOAC series. Moreover, Russell’s commitment to education shines through in the courses he crafted for Pluralsight.
He is also presenter on his own YouTube channel, This Week in IT, and the current presenter of Petri Dish.
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Setup a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller in Windows Azure: IP Addressing and Creating a Virtual Network
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 26, 2013
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Russell Smith
Learn to about IP addressing and create virtual networks in part one of this new series on installing a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC in Windows Azure.
Installing the Remote Desktop Services role in Windows Server 2012
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 19, 2013
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Russell Smith
Find out how easy it is to install the new Remote Desktop Services in WS2012 in this Ask an Admin post!
Use PowerShell to Create a New Virtual Machine in Windows Azure Running Server 2012 R2
Last Update: Dec 03, 2024
- Dec 17, 2013
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Russell Smith
Learn how to wield the PowerShell New-AzureQuickVM command.to create a virtual machine in Windows Azure running WS2012 R2.
How to Create a New Server Group in Server Manager on Windows Server 2012
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 16, 2013
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Russell Smith
In this easy Ask an Admin, discover how to group servers in Server Manager for easier management in WS2012.
Do You Need Antivirus on Your Servers?
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 12, 2013
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Russell Smith
Learn more about putting antivirus on servers – which just might help prevent or limit the damage caused by virus outbreaks on your network.
Can You Rely on Microsoft Security Essentials to Protect Your Computer?
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 10, 2013
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Russell Smith
Microsoft’s free Security Essentials product isn’t as comprehensive as paid products. Find out whether it’s worth switching to a paid security solution!
How to Shadow a Remote Desktop session in Windows Server 2012 R2
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 05, 2013
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Russell Smith
Remote Desktop shadowing is back in Windows Server 2012 R2! Learn how to shadow RDS in WS2012 R2 in this easy Ask an Admin!
How to Quickly Configure a Kiosk PC Using Windows 8.1 Assigned Access
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Dec 03, 2013
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Russell Smith
Discover more about kiosk mode and how to use Assigned Access to create a kiosk PC in Windows 8.1 in this helpful article!
Enable RemoteApp Capability in Windows XP SP3
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Dec 02, 2013
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Russell Smith
Replicating Windows XP Mode functionality much? Learn to enable RemoteApp in Windows XP SP3 in this article!
How to Install Windows Server 2012 R2
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Nov 26, 2013
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Russell Smith
With every version of Windows, installing the OS gets easier and faster. Learn how to install Windows Server 2012 R2 in this easy Ask an Admin article!
How to Check for Missing Updates in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
Last Update: Nov 19, 2024
- Nov 22, 2013
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Russell Smith
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!
LSA Protected Mode Troubleshooting Tips for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
Last Update: Sep 24, 2024
- Nov 21, 2013
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Russell Smith
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.