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Restoring a File or Folder in Windows Server 2012 R2

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In this easy-peasy Ask an Admin, find out how to use Windows Server Backup in WS2012 R2 to restore a file or folder.

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Choosing Between VLANs or Hyper-V Network Virtualization

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

HNV or VLAN? In this post, discover the pros and cons of using Hyper-V Network Virtualization or VLANs in Hyper-V virtualization or clouds.

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Deploying System Center Using the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit

Last Update: Nov 19, 2024

Need an environment installed for System Center 2012 SP1/R2? Check out the power in the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit in part one of a new series.

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Getting to Know the New vSphere Web Client

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Hey, stop dragging your heels and check out our helpful intro to the new VMWare vSphere Web Client already!

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Best Free Image and Video Editing Software for System Administrators

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Want a free or open-source utility to manage images and play video? Check out our list of awesome image and video utilities!

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Back Up a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In this Ask an Admin, find out how to use Windows Backup to back up a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC.

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Configuring VM VLAN Isolation in Hyper-V

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Don’t overthink it! In this post, learn to isolate virtual machines using VLANs in Hyper-V, including network and VM configuration.

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Windows Azure Pack (WAP) Framework Components

Last Update: Jun 27, 2025

Now that you’ve had your intro to WAP, learn more about the five primary APIs that make up its framework!

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Setup Windows Azure PowerShell Management

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In this Ask an Admin, find out how to install Windows Azure PowerShell cmdlets to manage Azure remotely from the command line.

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How to Export or Backup a VMware vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) Configuration

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

Learn how to backup the configuration of distributed switches with vSphere and the web client in this helpful how-to guide!

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Setup a Windows Server 2012 R2 Domain Controller in Windows Azure: Provision a VM with a Persistent IP Address, Install AD DS

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

In part 2 of this series, learn to provision a VM in Windows Azure with a persistent IP address, configure AD DS, and promote a server to a DC.

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Alternatives to Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway

We bid adios to Microsoft Forefront UAG. Need to find a replacement? Check out our four alternative solutions!

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