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Enabling HTTPS on Windows Server 2008/2012 Certificate Authority for Web Enrollment

In this post, find out how to enable HTTPS on Certificate Authority for Web Enrollment on Windows Server 2008/2012, how to create a digital certificate template, and more!

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Installing the DNS Server Role on Windows Server 2008 R2

With the introduction of Active Directory, the use of DNS is even more important. Install the DNS server role in Windows Server 2008 R2 in part 1.

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Overlooked Features in Window Server 2008 R2

Direct Access? BranchCache-whatsis? Discover what oft-forgotten Windows Server 2008 R2 features we think deserve another chance.

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Updating Windows Management Framework (WMF) on Windows Server 2008/R2

In this Ask an Admin, find out how to install Windows Management Framework 3.0 (WMF) in Windows Server 2008 and R2.

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Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 from Windows 8

Wield Win8 like a weapon! Learn to manage Windows Server 2008 R2 from a Windows 8 workstation in this tutorial.

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Grant DNSAdmins the Right to View DNS Event Log Entries Remotely on Windows Server 2008 R2

Learn how to grant DNSAdmins the right to view DNS event log entries remotely on Windows Server 2008 R2. Using a lab environment, we show you the steps to take when granting these rights, and what to do when an error occurs.

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Top 10 Server 2008 Tasks With PowerShell – Part 2 (6 through 10)

In this video post, Jeff Hicks returns with 5 more PowerShell tasks to perform in Windows Server 2008, rounding out the top 10. In part 2, Jeff covers getting recent event log errors, resetting ACL’s, finding server uptime, getting service pack information and deleting old and unused files.

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Deploying Printers Using Group Policy – Networking Printers & Windows 2008 Server Part 2

In this second part of Tom Finnis’ article on deploying printers on your network he explains how to assign your printers to specific users and computers using Group Policy and the Active Directory. He also covers in depth how to avoid the most common problem encountered, the lack of built-in support for GPO printer deployment in Windows XP

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Default Keys for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Deployment

One of the more tedious tasks of a Windows install is entering the product key. This is compounded when you have to set up dozens of computers at a time. Fortunately, in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, you no longer have to enter the product key to install the OS. Instead, Windows uses a list of valid install keys. The following article displays this list and shows you where to find it.

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Installing Windows Server Backup on Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server Backup is built-in to Windows Server 2008 R2 and allows you to back up a full server, a selected list of volumes, the system state, or specific files or folders. Learn how to install the Windows Server Backup feature using three different installation methods: the server manager, the command prompt and PowerShell.

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