September 2012The relative speed of SQL Server queries and the size of data files and transaction logs seem to be primary performance factors.
Cloud Computing: Build the Next-Generation Cloud Solutions
September 2012The efforts to build sophisticated cloud solutions to serve specialized needs are often complicated by inflexible workflows.
Geek of All Trades: Office 365 SSO: A Simplified Installation Guide
September 2012Installing, configuring and activating single sign-on within Office 365 is a lengthy but worthwhile process.
SharePoint 2013: In with the New
September 2012Start planning now and you’ll be ready to take the greatest advantage of what’s new in SharePoint 2013 when it arrives.
Windows Confidential: In Triplicate, Please?
September 2012It’s simply not possible to write a formal document detailing every possible action, whether it’s a good idea or not.
Windows 7: Troubleshooting Connections
September 2012This simple networking connectivity troubleshooting exercise can help you think more broadly the next time you encounter a similar issue.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
September 2012Streamline your enterprise-wise backup and recovery operations and your command prompt dashboards with this month’s tools.
Virtualization: Virtual Desktops Done Your Way
September 2012You have many options for deploying a virtual infrastructure running Windows 7, depending on your needs and environment.
Windows PowerShell: Sometimes, Text Is Best
September 2012You don’t have to overthink the problem when you can use Windows PowerShell to get things done quickly and easily.
Microsoft Office: Manage Microsoft Office with Group Policy
September 2012You can use a variety of Group Policy settings to help you centrally manage and configure the entire Microsoft Office product family.
SQL Server: Minimize Disk I/O
September 2012Query tuning and indexing is an effective way to reduce physical and logical disk I/O.
IT Management: The DIY Culture of IT
September 2012Other business functions can learn a thing or two from the do-it-yourself culture of the IT profession.
Editors Note: Strive for Efficiency
September 2012Efficiency is the hallmark of a seasoned effective, well-run IT shop. It’s all about the tools, the techniques, and of course, the IT talent.
Microsoft Certified Professional Success Story: Ricky Maddox
MCP Success Story; Ricky Maddox
Active Directory Certificate Server Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2
This guide provides an overview of new features and improvements in Active Directory Certificate Services.
Device Metadata Package Pipeline
This paper describes how to install and use a device metadata package for the Windows 7 and Windows 8 device experience features.
Bluetooth PC Stacks
Short Description Template
Windows XP Media Center Edition Screen Saver
Screensaver with Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Visual Guidelines
Guidelines from Microsoft that will help developers and designers adopt the new look and feel of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system when designing their applications.
Office XP Utility: Managed COM Add-In Security Shim
Deploying and installing a managed COM add-in securely in Microsoft Office XP currently requires the assembly be hosted in an unmanaged COM add-in proxy component called a “shim”.