Transform the data centre

Windows Server is a new way of running IT. For the first time, businesses will have the chance to use server software that will revolutionise the way that a company’s infrastructure is handled. Built from the cloud up, Windows Server 2012 offers greater optimisation of existing systems, cost savings, more computing power, better storage and above all greater flexibility to allow CIOs to break out of the four walls of their data centre and transform their organisations

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Extensibility in WIndows Server 2012 - a new way with APIs

Ian Murphy

The move away from vendor lock-in has meant a new approach from Microsoft as it looks to make Server 2012 an extensible platform

Bitlocker set to bring encryption power to the enterprise

Ian Murphy

The beefed-up security functionality in Windows 8 and Server 2012 should delight sysadmins

How modern is your data centre?

Is your data centre keeping pace with modern developments? Take our personalised test and find out

Windows Server 2012: helping you recover after system failure

A big admin headache is restoring systems after failure. Windows Server 2012 offers a lot of ways to help

File Services: a new approach in Windows Server 2012

Ian Murphy

Within Windows Server 2012, a new range of files services offers improved functionality and a range of features for sysadmins

Network administration in Windows Server 2012

Ian Murphy

Network administrators are being offered a number of new features to make it easier to provision Windows Server 2012

PowerShell: productivity gains for Windows Server sysadmins

Thomas Lee

PowerShell provides scripting processes for administrators to automate routines and improve performance

Application and programme symmetry in Windows Server 2012

Ian Murphy

By implementing a new development platform, Microsoft offers a smarter way to support multiple devices

Top 10 business reasons to move to the cloud

Maxwell Cooter

The move to cloud computing is not just about improving the underlying technology, there are compelling business reasons too

DHCP Guard

Ian Murphy

With DHCP Guard, Microsoft has introduced a new way to look at security within virtual environments

Windows Server 2012 - an impressive range of new features

Windows Server 2012 offers an impressive range of new features

Windows Server 2012 - redefining the server

With Windows Server 2012 users have a new and powerful tool to improve service delivery

Windows Server 2012 - the cloud operating system

Windows Server 2012 offers a new type of operating system, one enabled for the cloud, with a seamless approach to infrastructure elements

Desktop virtualisation on Microsoft’s platform

Tim Anderson

A close look at remote desktop services on Windows Server

Removing and adding the Windows Server 2012 GUI

Ian Murphy

One of the challenges facing a sysadmin is to make best use of resources, by cutting back on GUI, Windows Server 2012 is much slicker

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