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MVP Daniel Petri explains the prerequisites, settings and steps required to join a domain in Windows 7 via two different methods.

Will your computer support Windows 7? Daniel explains how to use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to check if hardware, software & peripheral devices will support the upgrade.

Daniel explains the “Identification Services” feature of ObserveIT, and how it enables complete identification and tracking of users, even when multiple people are accessing the system via the same ‘Administrator’ account credentials.

Daniel explains the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE): how it automates the diagnosis and repair of an unbootable Vista, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008/R2 installation and the security considerations to be aware of when using it.

In this article, Daniel Petri introduces Visual Core Configurator 2008, a free tool used to configure and manage Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Core using a GUI.

Paul Cunningham of ExchangeServerPro.com takes an in-depth look at the considerations that Google doesn’t mention when thinking of migrating from Microsoft Exchange to Google Apps.

Solarwinds network management has just released a free network device monitor for keeping an eye on just about any SNMP device, from switches to network printers. The free download is definitely worth a look.

Like in Windows Vista, in Windows 7 the built-in Administrator’s account is disabled by default. Furthermore, this account is not associated with any password. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to enable the built in account (cloning machines, etc.) and not just a user with administration rights, then this article is for you…

Daniel shows readers how to avoid and/or fix the OMA application Server Error.

Unlike previous operating systems, the installation of Hebrew support in Windows 7 is much simpler, but it still comes down to performing the steps in the right order for a successful installation. In this article, MVP Daniel Petri details the proper sequence…

vExpert David Davis takes a look at Virtual Profiler from Tek-Tools (vProfiler) and explains what it manages, monitors, and alerts on and how it can help manage your virtual infrastructure.

This quick tip by MVP Daniel Petri explains how to create a handy desktop shortcut to your Network Connections in Windows 7, Vista and Windows Server 2008.