The new manager found in System Center 2012 R2 allows for simple resource movement between environments.
Besides bringing more programmers into the fold, the key to Windows success will be support for additional languages in Visual Studio.
Microsoft's tweaks make it easier to fail over to a second datacenter when issues occur.
The new mobile-centric vision for Windows 8 will have IT pros running to keep up.
Here's a breakdown of what's new with RD Gateway and how you can use it paired with Windows Server.
- By Kristin Griffin , Freek Berson
- 12/24/2013
Migrating to new platforms such as mobile devices and the cloud, boosting security and new usage models such as social networking and analyzing big data in real time, will drive this year's IT initiatives.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/23/2013
With new processors and Windows 8.1 now available, PC makers are offering the widest assortment of systems to date.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/16/2013
Microsoft's latest Surface model running the full desktop version of Windows 8.1 is a definite upgrade over last year's model. But, at its steep price, will you be ditching your laptop for it?
- By Derek Schauland
- 12/12/2013
Microsoft says SharePoint customers are moving online but security, privacy and app compatibility are key barriers. A Redmond magazine reader survey suggests the transition will take time. Find out why.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/03/2013
Securely share documents in the cloud using the latest version of Microsoft's flagship collaboration and content management system.
- By Benjamin Niaulin
- 12/01/2013
With its Windows Azure Backup Service, Microsoft is giving enterprises yet another choice when it comes to data backup in the cloud.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) have become more viable for boosting enterprise application performance and now the new Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 adds improved SSD support.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 11/04/2013
Here's how to connect four backup and recovery software tools to the Microsoft public cloud to protect and archive your data.
- By Derek Schauland
- 11/01/2013
Experts discuss Microsoft's cloud and enterprise product strategies.
Virtual networks are the future of your datacenter. Here's what you need to know about implementing SDN.
Revelations of the NSA PRISM program and other surveillance operations have already put planned or existing use of public cloud services on ice. A survey of Redmond readers shows skepticism of the government and key providers -- including Microsoft.
Diving into Microsoft's Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview reveals key additions to facilitate more seamless server-to-cloud migrations to public, private and hybrid clouds.
Compensation for Windows information technology pros continues to rise, and the 18th annual Redmond Magazine Salary Survey reveals more IT pros might change jobs, a move fueled by an IT labor shortage and sustained economic growth.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 09/13/2013
Brien walks through the steps necessary for authenticating users on-premises and in the cloud with Microsoft's Windows Azure Active Directory.
The Windows 8.1 Preview reveals a much improved OS that fixes many of the flaws in the original Windows 8 release. Here's what to look for in the new OS.
- By Michael Desmond
- 08/12/2013