• Maximizing Performance and Cost Savings: A Guide to Optimizing Azure VMs

    Maximizing Performance and Cost Savings: A Guide to Optimizing Azure VMs

    Getty Images/iStockphoto In today’s world, Microsoft administrators need to balance cost management with performance optimization for their workloads. Achieving this equilibrium can often be difficult. At times, utilizing a VM in Azure is essential to fulfill a business requirement. A cloud-based virtualized workload can be quickly deployed and scaled, making it a favored choice among…

  • Top Shared Hosting Services to Consider in 2024

    Top Shared Hosting Services to Consider in 2024

    The editors at PCMag independently select and evaluate products without bias. If you make a purchase through our affiliate links, we may receive commissions that assist in supporting our review process. To establish a presence online—be it for business or personal purposes—you’ll need web hosting. Shared hosting serves as a great starting point in the…

  • Mastering Server Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Ansible with Windows

    Mastering Server Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Ansible with Windows

    Fotolia In today’s tech landscape, it’s common to find a blend of Windows and Linux servers within an organization. The challenge lies in finding the most effective method to manage both systems. While Microsoft might advocate for its proprietary tools, such as System Center Operations Manager, to oversee Windows Server, it may be advantageous to…

  • Microsoft Unveils New Preview Build of Windows Server 2025: What’s New?

    Microsoft Unveils New Preview Build of Windows Server 2025: What’s New?

    Microsoft has recently unveiled a new build, version 26311, as part of the Windows Server Insider Program for Windows Server 2025. Unfortunately, this preview does not introduce any new features. The company has not clarified in its announcement the specific purpose of build 26311 for Windows Server 2025, especially since it does not offer any…

  • Windows 11 24H2 Update: Issues with App Functionality on Devices Using Falcon Sensor

    Windows 11 24H2 Update: Issues with App Functionality on Devices Using Falcon Sensor

    Recently, Microsoft issued a warning regarding the Windows 11 2024 Update (version 24H2), indicating that this update might lead to issues with Office applications like Excel and Word, causing them to become unresponsive or freeze following the installation. According to the tech giant from Redmond, this problem surfaces on devices running Windows 11, version 24H2,…

  • Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating WDS and MDT to a New Windows Server

    Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating WDS and MDT to a New Windows Server

    At times, you may need to transfer your services from one server to another for various reasons, such as meeting security standards, dealing with end-of-life systems, handling increased loads, and more. In this article, we will explore how to migrate WDS and MDT to a new Windows Server. Organizations often find it necessary to move…

  • Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying an Exchange Server Cumulative Update

    Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying an Exchange Server Cumulative Update

    When you’re trying to catch up with your email system, obtaining the latest cumulative update for Exchange Server is a good way to stay compliant and implement new features within your organization. Microsoft issues cumulative updates for the supported versions of Exchange Server to tackle security vulnerabilities, resolve issues, and enhance the functionalities of the…

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Data Deduplication on Windows Server

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Data Deduplication on Windows Server

    In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to install and configure Data Deduplication on Windows Server to maximize free space on a volume, a crucial task for any server administrator. If you’re curious about this process, you’re in the right place. Data Deduplication, commonly known as Dedup, helps minimize the effects of redundant data on storage…

  • How to Remove a Specific Device from the Windows Safely Remove Hardware List

    How to Remove a Specific Device from the Windows Safely Remove Hardware List

    The “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” menu in the system tray may list devices that users do not intend to disconnect. This list can include USB network adapters, monitors connected via Type-C, SATA or SSD drives shown as removable media, USB sound cards, and mouse devices. An administrator has the ability to remove any…

  • Exploring Windows Server 2025 Preview Build 26304: Enhanced Installation Experiences Unveiled

    Exploring Windows Server 2025 Preview Build 26304: Enhanced Installation Experiences Unveiled

    Spread the word about this article Current Updates A new Feedback Hub is also part of this update. originally published on October 14, 2024 Share this article To learn more about supporting Windows Report’s editorial team, check our disclosure page Read more. Microsoft has introduced the newest Windows Server 2025 Preview Build 26304. This release…