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Stumped as to how to convert a Hyper-V VHD file into VHDX format? Learn how using both Hyper-V Manager and PowerShell.

Active Directory really does keep getting better with age! Learn to install the AD domain services role on Windows Server 2012 in this handy how-to.

Promoting a server to domain controller is a common task for Active Directory admins. Learn how using both the GUI and PowerShell in this tutorial.

Want to know more about installing Active Directory on Windows Server 2012 with Server Manager? Learn to install AD DS components and configure a new forest.

One of the keys to successful federation is properly adding and verifying the domain. Learn to verify domain ownership in Office 365 with this handy article.

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.

Installing SharePoint 2013 can be easy, but there are still a few “gotchas.” Avoid those and learn to create a Sharepoint Farm Configuration using PowerShell.

Learn about storage and physical disks for Hyper-V virtual machines with Microsoft MVP and Hyper-V expert Aidan Finn.

Learn about the state of Windows Server security in this article by Windows expert Russell Smith.

We’re back with our look at the new vSphere Data Protection (VDP)! Learn the process of backing up and recovering a vSphere virtual machine with VDP.

It’s time to back it up! Learn how to install and configure VMware’s new product, vSphere Data Protection (VDP).

Whip up an Exchange 2010 mailbox storage report using PowerShell with this handy how-to article!