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Configuring StorSimple as a File Server/NAS
by Aidan Finn
Aidan Finn walks you through configuring a StorSimple appliance as a file server/NAS.
File Server
Enable Distributed BranchCache on a Microsoft Azure File Server
by Aidan Finn
Aidan Finn shows us how to enable distributed BranchCache on a Microsoft Azure file server.
Sharing Files in the Cloud using Azure Files
Learn how to quickly create and connect to Azure Files SMB shares all in one place using PowerShell.
Create a Distributed File System Namespace in Windows Server 2012 R2
Learn how to create a Distributed File System Namespace in Windows Server 2012 R2 in this tutorial by Russell Smith.
How to Enable Shadow Copy on a Shared Folder in Windows Server 2012 R2
with 3 Comments by Russell Smith
In this easy Ask an Admin, check out how to enable shadow copies in Windows Server 2012 to enable users to restore files using the Previous Versions tab.
How to Block Specific File Types in Windows Server 2012?
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, Learn about file screening and how to block certain file types using the File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) in Windows Server 2012.
Create a File Share in Windows Server 2012 R2 Using Server Manager
Learn how to use Server Manager in Windows Server 2012 R2 to set up a new file share with the help of this awesome Ask an Admin article!
Configure Advanced Security Scenarios in Windows Server 2012
with 2 Comments by Russell Smith
In this Ask an Admin, learn more about advanced security scenarios in Windows Server 2012, and including configuration!
Dynamic Access Control: Configure and Deploy Central Access Policy, Configure File Server
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
In pt. 3 of our series, learn to configure and deploy Central Access Policy rules and policies, and how to configure a WS2012 files server to use DAC.
Repair Disk Errors in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
with 3 Comments by Russell Smith
Corrupted files a problem? Learn to force a spotfix offline repair using chkdsk in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 in this Ask an Admin.
Configure SMB Security in Windows Server 2012
with 1 Comment by Russell Smith
With Windows Server 2012 and Win8 comes a new version of the SMB protocol. Learn to disable SMB 1.0 and configure SMB encryption in this easy Ask an Admin.