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These aren’t the servers you’re looking for. Enjoy this hilarious look as the Star Wars Force seems to be strong with Google’s data centers.

Which version of SharePoint should you use? Michael Simmons takes you on a shopping trip, comparing multiple editions of Sharepoint 2010.

In today’s The Friday Funny, we explore the relationship between Apple, Microsoft, and the stoner as IT product pitchman.

Microsoft will announce later this morning that Windows Server 2012 is now generally available for purchase and download.

Are you looking to learn SharePoint but don’t know where to start? In this post, IT veteran Michael Simmons lists some great resources — both free and paid — to help get you started, from instructor-led and online courses, to books and blogs.

Are you debating whether or not to learn PowerShell? In this video, speaker and author Mark Minasi gives you his top three reasons for learning PowerShell — before it’s too late.

Microsoft has recently made some significant changes in the way they’re running the certification program, including the return of the #1 certification in the Windows world: the MCSE. In this post, Michael Simmons talks about the changes in Microsoft’s new certification program and what the new MCSE means for IT pros.

Configuring and managing servers can be a bit time consuming, especially if you need to manage a feature on 10 servers. Discover a much quicker and easier way to manage servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 – using Windows PowerShell.

Microsoft recently released System Center Service Manager 2012 beta. In this first of a series of posts by Peter De Tender about installing System Center Service Manager 2012, we learn what SCSM 2012 offers and what is needed to get it up and running.

Cisco’s Communications Manager Express (CME) offers a wide range of features for voice networks. Although installation of CME is rather simple, there are certain steps that need to be considered. The following article provides a brief overview of the installation process.

Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 includes previous improvements delivered via Windows Update and addresses feedback from customers. Currently, there are 625 hotfixes and updates. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. It is standard practice to include all of these updates in a Service Pack, and as such they are included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.

Microsoft recently announced Office 365, the next step forward in their cloud computing platform and a significantly enhanced update to the current Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, or BPOS. Aaron Leskiw walks us through the major features of Office 365, including resources for admins transitioning from BPOS to Office 365.