Disk Operations in Server Core

Sometimes a Windows disk encounters an error. Luckily it doesn't happen a lot. A Windows-equipped hard disk is bound to become fragmented. Bits and bytes are placed, deleted and moved across the drive and is in the end effectively bringing your beloved Server Core box to a standstill. In fact: after installation the drive is … Continue reading "Disk Operations in Server Core"

Active Directory Design Considerations Series

In the recent days I've been enjoying seeing Mark Wilson slinging good information on Active Directory design online on his (we)blog, based on the MCS Talks: Active Directory design considerations, part 1: Introduction Active Directory design considerations, part 2: Forest and domain design Active Directory design considerations, part 3: Organizational Units Active Directory design considerations, … Continue reading "Active Directory Design Considerations Series"

About Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008

Microsoft announced the much anticipated Hyper-V Server Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) last week and they intend to launch the product in the coming thirty days. This Microsoft virtualization product is targeted at customers who want to benefit from Hyper-V, but want to keep their server environment a strict Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server or … Continue reading "About Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008"

Centralized Start Menu Management

Today I'll show you a neat little solution I deployed in an environment recently as a solution for a centralized Start Menu based on Active Directory group membership. It enables users to see and use networked applications they have rights to from their Start Menu and it enables administrators to easily allow and disallow users … Continue reading "Centralized Start Menu Management"

Speaking …

Next few months looks like a speaking engagements trial for me. In October I will speak at MTS 2008, which is Polish TechEd-like conference organized by our MS sub. I will deliver two sessions: AD replication under the hood: I will try to explain how AD replication works, what is important to know to effective … Continue reading "Speaking …"