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In part three of this series, learn how to read data from an Excel file using PowerShell.

In this post, Networking Consultant Sean Wilkins looks at the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol, how its metric is calculated, and how this info can be used to ensure that traffic is taking the path that is expected.

John O’Neill Sr. demonstrates how to save time (and possibly your sanity) when connecting multiple devices to an email system, by showing how to create an Exchange ActiveSync Configuration Profile for your iPhone or iPad. In future articles, he will cover how to add additional functionality to your iOS device configuration profiles.

Should you put your applications in the cloud or on the device? In this post, Dr. Avril Salter discusses the Mobile Cloud, how and when you should use it, and what it means to the IT industry.

Why is server virtualization beneficial? Greg Ferro lists in detail the top 5 benefits of server virtualization for IT departments, which includes cost control, better operation with automation, ability to reduce risks with snapshots, storage management, and granular scaling.

In the second of this three-part series, Jeff Hicks goes into even more detail about how to create a rich Excel document with PowerShell. In the conclusion of this series, which will be posted next week, he will explain how to look at reading data from Excel files.

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to learn how to master IP subnetting? In this post, Networking Consultant Sean Wilkins shows one way to master the art of subnetting, by using Cisco’s Subnet game.

Learn about the new XML-based file system in Windows Server 2008 for Administrative Templates for Group Policy Objects. Michael gives a brief overview of these new file types and shows you where they need to go depending on the administrative needs.

In this video post, vExpert David Davis shares his experience with Citrix VDI-in-a-box, and shows how to install, configure, and test this affordable and easy to use product. Learn how to get started with VDI-in-a-box, as well as how virtual desktops are deployed and how end users can connect to and actually use them.

In this tutorial, vExpert David Davis partners with Elias Khnaser to show you how to use Auto Deploy, one of the coolest features that comes with vSphere 5. Auto Deploy enables admins to significantly cut down time they usually spend in provisioning vSphere servers, and Davis and Khnaser take you through the step-by-step process.

In the first of this three-part series, Jeff Hicks details how to integrate PowerShell with Microsoft Excel by exporting Excel files from PowerShell.

In this post, John O’Neill Sr. takes you through a new and easier way to configure your iPhone or iPad, using Apple’s (free!) innovative iPhone Configuration Utility tool. Learn what a configuration profile is, and how to use the iPhone Configuration Utility to create a basic iOS configuration profile.