A server running a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 R2 supports the following server roles: * Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) * Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) * DHCP Server * DNS Server * File Services * File Services (including File Server Resource Manager) * Print Services * […]
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Benefits of a Server Core installation The Server Core installation option of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 provides the following benefits: * Reduced maintenance. Because the Server Core installation option installs only what is required to have a manageable server for the supported roles, less maintenance is required than on a full […]
No, you can’t upgrade from Server Core 2008 to Windows Server 2008, nor can you downgrade from Windows Server 2008 to Server Core 2008. If you need to switch versions, you’ll need reinstall .
Easeus Todo is a Free Backup Utility for Windows Backing up your computer data is an extremely important task not only to protect data against unforeseen disasters, but also for users who will be upgrading to Windows 7 from older versions. Today we look at a new backup solution offered by Easeus that is completely […]
Repair the MBR to restore Windows 7 to your Multiboot Options Each time you install a version of Windows, it rewrites the MBR to call its own boot loader. If you install Windows 7 (or Windows Vista) as a second operating system on a PC where Windows XP is already installed, the Windows boot menu […]
Configure a User Account to Log On Automatically on Windows 7 Requiring the user to enter credentials when his computer starts is an important part of Windows security. If a user account automatically logs on, anyone who has physical access to the computer can restart it and access the user’s files. Nonetheless, there are scenarios […]
Domain administrators are automatically granted access to local resources on workstations. Other users aren’t granted access to local resources on workstations other than to the computers to which they are permitted to log on. As workstations are moved around an organization, you might find that previous owners of a workstation still have access to its […]
Microsoft IPsec Diagnostic Tool The Microsoft IPsec Diagnostic Tool helps network administrators troubleshoot network-related failures, focusing primarily on Internet Protocol security (IPsec).The tool checks for common network problems on the host machine and, if it finds any problems, it suggests re ¬pair commands. The tool also collects IPsec policy information on the system and parses […]
Windows Sysinternals Suite The Windows Sysinternals Suite is a set of advanced tools for troubleshooting issues with Windows-based computers. These tools were originally developed by Winternals Software LP, which Microsoft acquired in 2006. Some of the useful and popular tools included in this suite are: * Autoruns This tool lets you see what programs are […]