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One of the most handy tricks in Windows Vista (and previous operating systems) is the My Computer shortcut. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri shows you how to quickly access any folder on your computer through a cool toolbar shortcut.

Windows 7’s Backup and Restore tool allows you to backup and restore individual files, groups of files, or all of the files that you have backed up. One possible use for it is when something goes terribly wrong with your operating system, causing you to have to either format and re-install, or use the System Image backup you created. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri will show you how to successfully restore your Windows 7 computer to working status.

By using the new Windows 7 Backup and Restore tool you can restore individual files, groups of files, or all of the files that you have backed up. Hopefully, one will never need it. But in case they do, in this article, MVP Daniel Petri explains the process.

When using the Backup and Restore tool in Windows 7, an important aspect of the backup job is the proper selection of backup target. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri continues the Windows 7 backup series with important information to help you choose where to save your backup.

In Windows Vista, the Backup Status and Configuration tool was the place where one could (at least try to) backup pictures, music, media and documents on their computer. However, as many users found, it just didn’t allow for some key configuration options. In Windows 7 this has changed, and it seems quite likely that we’ll finally get a good backup tool. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri takes you inside Windows 7 Backup & Restore .

One of the things that makes server virtualization so enticing is virtual machine portability. If a host server starts to become overloaded, or you need to upgrade to newer hardware, you can move virtual machines to another host server via the Import and Export function. In this article, Brien Posey explains the import/export process and how to avoid some common pitfalls of moving your virtual machines.

A comparative overview of BitLocker and Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows 7 and how they can be leveraged to improve the security of your data.

Although service level agreements are often a source of stress for network administrators, they can be made to work in your favor. In this article, Brien Posey uses his experiences to show you why service level agreements can sometimes be a good thing.

One of the tricky things about configuring Hyper-V is that you can have more guest operating systems than you have CPU cores. In this article, Brien Posey talks about finding the right balance between cores and guest operating systems.

One of the most annoying facts about the Microsoft System Center Operations Manager console (also known as OpsMgr) is that it is too silent… Sometimes you simply wish there was a simple beep or other sound alert coming out of it. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri passes along a great solution for how to make that happen.

In many enterprises, the organization policy is to add end users to the local Administrators group on their assigned PC; often to allow legacy applications which require administrative privileges to run correctly. However, there’s a great risk in setting the end users as local administrators… information security. In this article MVP Daniel Petri presents a few better and more secure options.

This article is a detailed guide on the steps to take to install Windows 7 Ultimate edition alongside your existing Windows Vista installation in a dual boot configuration.