Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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FAQ: Clustering in Windows Server 2012
Clustering in Windows went through major change with the Windows Server 2012 release. Here's what's new and how to take advantage of the improvements.31 Oct 2012
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Selling an upgrade to Windows Server 2012 VDI
For customers who have invested in Windows 2008 virtual desktop infrastructure, making the move to Windows Server 2012 VDI features will pay off.31 Oct 2012
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Windows Storage Server 2012 adds enterprise-grade features
Microsoft added enterprise features to Windows Storage Server 2012, but experts say it's unlikely to result in enterprise demand for the OEM product.30 Oct 2012
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Windows Storage Server 2012 adds enterprise-grade features
Microsoft added enterprise features to Windows Storage Server 2012, but experts say it's unlikely to result in enterprise demand for the OEM product.30 Oct 2012
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Q&A: Windows user group founder talks Windows Server 2012 features
An independent IT expert goes over his favorite features in Windows Server 2012 and explains how they will make life easier for IT pros.29 Oct 2012
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Changes to Windows Server 2012 RDS: Are you in the know?
Take this quiz to see how much you know about changes to Windows Server 2012 RDS. There are also updates to RemoteFX to stimulate your inner nerd.26 Oct 2012
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Chkdsk improvements in Windows Server 2012 increase data availability
Data availability has been an issue for admins running chkdsk, but that's no longer the case in Windows Server 2012. Here's a look at what's changed.23 Oct 2012
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Windows Server 2012 release highlights this year's top news stories
Look back on the top news stories in a pivotal year for Microsoft and its Cloud OS initiative for Windows Server 2012.23 Oct 2012
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Windows Storage Spaces: Thin provisioning for Windows Server
In Windows Server 2012, Windows Storage Spaces allows for thin provisioning and brings RAID-like features to improve virtual hard disk resiliency.17 Oct 2012
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New Windows Server 2012 storage features reviewed by experts
Windows Server 2012 has new features for storage pros, including Storage Spaces. In this article, storage industry experts weigh in on the release.17 Oct 2012
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Offloaded Data Transfer speeds up reads and writes in Hyper-V
Storage expert Brien Posey explains how Offloaded Data Transfer, a new feature of Hyper-V 3.0, works to perform tasks quicker.15 Oct 2012
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Hyper-V 3.0 features include SMB 2.2, better migration, dedupe
Storage expert Brien Posey discusses storage-related improvements in Hyper-V 3.0, including Shared Nothing Live Migration and data deduplication.12 Oct 2012
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Shared-nothing live migration eliminates Hyper-V shared storage rule
Introduced in Hyper-V 3.0, shared-nothing live migration eliminates the need for shared storage in live migration, simplifying the building of clusters.08 Oct 2012
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Hyper-V storage in version 3: Live migration, SMB 2.2 support, dedupe
Storage expert Howard Marks discusses Hyper-V storage enhancements, including storage live migration, support for SMB 2.2 and deduplication.08 Oct 2012
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Ensuring hardware compatibility with a Windows Server 2012 upgrade
With Windows Server 2012 available, admins have a lot to consider when it comes to hardware. Here's what you need to know before you make the move.05 Oct 2012
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How to set up scale-out file servers in Windows Server 2012
In Windows Server 2012, failover clustering is configured to work with scale-out file servers for continuous availability. Here's how it works.04 Oct 2012
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Microsoft brings clustering improvements to Windows Server 2012
In Windows Server 2012, changes to clustering means simpler patching and expanded support for read-only domain controllers.01 Oct 2012
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Multiserver administration and more with RSAT in Windows Server 2012
Microsoft's Remote Server Administration Tools received an update in time for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. What's new?28 Sep 2012
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Windows Server 2008 support extension gives IT time to catch up
In recognition that server upgrades can be glacially slow, Microsoft extended Windows Server 2008 support as it rolls out the OS' heir apparent.28 Sep 2012
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Evaluating the new Windows resource sharing protocol, SMB 3.0
SMB 3.0 promises faster, more reliable resource sharing. Learn how to evaluate the protocol in your infrastructure to avoid bottlenecks.12 Sep 2012