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Powershell Deployment Toolkit: Introducing Variables.XML

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

We’re back with more PDT! In part two of this series, edit the variables.XML file to deploy our environments in System Center 2012 SP1/R2.

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How to Perform a Nonauthoritative Restore of Active Directory

Last Update: May 21, 2025

In this quick Ask an Admin, check out how to restore Active Directory using Windows Server Backup.

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The Purpose of a Hyper-V Failover Cluster

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Failing at failover clustering? Discover what a failover cluster is and what role it plays in enabling high availability in Hyper-V.

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VMware vCenter Operation Manager for Horizon View: Walkthrough

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Need to wrangle some virtual desktops? Read our vCOPs for View walkthrough to find out how it can help you!

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Setup a Virtual Network in Windows Azure

Last Update: Sep 24, 2024

You got lab needs, we got a solution. In this Ask an Admin, create a virtual network in Windows Azure to set up a lab environment for Active Directory.

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How to Setup Lync Federation

Last Update: Sep 04, 2024

Lync is a great tool for internal communications, but have you tried it for external communications? Find out how to deploy Lync Federation in this post!

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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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