By Michael Otey, 05/23/2012
XenDesktop is the premier solution for implementing virtual desktops using the Microsoft virtualization platform.
By Michael Otey, 05/22/2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 has major new features, such as the new Business Intelligence edition, as well as smaller changes to licensing and a new LocalDB edition.
By Michael Otey, 05/22/2012
Increase your daily productivity by learning to pin a website to your taskbar, quickly open a new tab, and other shortcuts in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 browser.
By Michael Otey, 05/15/2012
The best free SQL Server downloads to help you do your job.
By Michael Otey, 05/09/2012
At the recent Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) 2012 in Las Vegas, it became clear that the newest evolution of cloud technology is the hybrid cloud. The hybrid cloud combines the ...
By Michael Otey, 04/23/2012
The first all-digital issue of SQL Server Pro provides a readable magazine-like experience while incorporating upgraded interactive features.
By Michael Otey, 04/18/2012
Microsoft’s Hyper-V 3.0 virtualization platform has extensive upgraded capabilities. Take a look at our review of the top 10 new features.
By Michael Otey, 04/17/2012
Windows Server Core is perfect for SQL Server--it provides all the Windows Server core services, requires less overhead, and is more secure. Get started here.
By Michael Otey, 03/19/2012
Learn about SQL Server 2012 in Microsoft virtual labs, from installing and managing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server Core to working with Power View, and more.
By Michael Otey, 03/16/2012
Find out how SQL Server can leverage the benefits of a private cloud environment in several ways.
By Michael Otey, 03/13/2012
Microsoft's Jeffrey Snover talks with Michael Otey and Sean Deuby about upcoming enhancements to Windows Server 8, including storage improvements, the importance of PowerShell, ...
By Michael Otey, 03/08/2012
Yesterday at its virtual launch event Microsoft announced the general availability of of SQL Server 2012. The product will be generally available on April 1st but you can download ...
By Jeff James, 02/22/2012
Microsoft hosted a hands-on workshop on System Center 2012 and the Private Cloud in mid-January. Windows IT Pro staffers Jeff James, Michael Otey, and Sean Deuby attended. They ...
By Michael Otey, 02/22/2012
Learn about the features in each edition of SQL Server 2008 R2, as well as the hardware and software requirements for each edition.
By Michael Otey, 02/21/2012
Use these netsh commands to control your Windows Firewall, such as opening or closing ports, authorizing specific applications, and enabling remote management.
By Michael Otey, 02/17/2012
Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2012 will include support for Hadoop. In this editorial article, Michael Otey explains the possibilities that Hadoop can bring to SQL ...
By Michael Otey, 02/13/2012
Here's a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions.
By Michael Otey, 02/01/2012
For virtualization trends in 2012, expect continued server consolidation, more VDI and application virtualization, and support for the dynamic datacenter and private cloud.
By Michael Otey, 01/23/2012
By Michael Otey, 01/20/2012
Enhanced high availability heads the list of SQL Server 2012 improvements, but you'll also find features for better performance, easier BI, simplified licensing, and a streamlined ...