Windows Server 2012 How-To & Tips


How To Classify Data in Windows Server 2012 R2

Create custom classification rules using this step-by-step guide.

How To Create File Screens in Windows Server 2012 R2

Get a glimpse into your file servers with this often overlooked tool.

How To Move a Hyper-V Virtual Machine to New Hardware

While the process won't take too much time, it's a bit more complicated than it should be.

How To Inject Files Into a Hyper-V Virtual Machine

Don't have a DVD drive connected to your server? No problem.

How To Run PowerShell Commands Against a Remote VM

Here's a look at the Invoke-Command cmdlet and how it will be extended in Windows Server 2016.

How To Deploy WSUS in Windows Server 2012 R2

Save update download bandwidth with this handy tool.

How To Optimize Windows for Use with SSD Storage

While windows 8.1 does prioritize SSD storage, it may need some tweaking to get it working properly.

How To Deploy Microsoft IP Address Management Server

While the process to get up and running may not be the most intuitive, its worth the effort to take advantage of Microsoft's IPAM.

How To Use Windows Server as a Network Router

Link up virtual machines without the need of physical hardware.

How To Use Smart Paging in Hyper-V

The feature is all about allocating relocating dynamic memory that might be going to waste

How To Use the Windows Reliability Monitor

The feature, found in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012, can help troubleshoot issues by providing a history of the OS.

How To Connect to Office 365 Through PowerShell

While the process is relatively simple, the steps need to take are a bit confusing.

How To Do Math Using PowerShell, Part 2

We build on part one to find more math operators in .NET that can be used in PowerShell.

How To Do Math Using PowerShell, Part 1

Be warned: some simple .NET work is involved.

How To Use PowerShell To Retrieve Basic System Information

Also create a script that will allow you to pick and choose which information you want to receive.

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