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Terminal Services and ClearType
01 July 08 06:00 AM

Over the last couple of weeks, we have had some customers asking about support for ClearType in a Terminal Services session.  Now, if you’re not sure what exactly ClearType is, the ClearType information page on the Microsoft site has information Read More...

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Filed under: shell, windows server 2008, vista, terminal server, windows xp

Two Minute Drill: Introduction to XPerf
27 June 08 06:00 AM

Hi there, this is Mark with the Windows Performance Team.  This post is a quick introduction to a new performance tracing tool called XPerf.  Moving forward with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, this powerful tool will hopefully be utilized Read More...

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Filed under: performance, troubleshooting, windows server 2008, vista, two minute drill

Task Scheduler Changes in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 – Part One
24 June 08 06:00 AM

Today we are looking at a couple of new changes/additions to the Task Scheduler service in Windows Vista and Server 2008.  As an overview, the Task Scheduler service provides controlled, unattended management of task execution, launched either on Read More...

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Filed under: windows server 2008, vista

Two Minute Drill: Overview of SMB 2.0
30 May 08 06:00 AM

The Server Message Protocol (SMB) is the file sharing protocol used by default on Windows-based computers. Although file sharing and network protocols are primarily supported by our Networking team, it is important to understand how SMB works given its Read More...

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Two Minute Drill: RELOG.EXE
20 May 08 06:00 AM

Following on from our last Two Minute Drill, today's topic is the RELOG.EXE utility.  RELOG.EXE creates new performance logs from data in existing performance logs by changing the sampling rate and / or converting the file format.  RELOG.EXE Read More...

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Filed under: performance, troubleshooting, windows server 2008, vista, two minute drill, windows xp

Two Minute Drill: LOGMAN.EXE
13 May 08 06:00 AM

Today we are continuing on with our Two Minute Drill series. Our topic in this post is one that we discuss quite frequently with customers - namely the automation of creating Performance Monitor and Trace Logs. Most administrators are comfortable creating Read More...

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Filed under: performance, server core, troubleshooting, windows server 2008, vista, two minute drill, windows xp

Two Minute Drill: System Diagnostics Report
02 May 08 06:00 AM

Something many of our readers have asked for is a quick overview of new and useful tools and features in Windows. Today we are launching a new series, called our “Two Minute Drill” – these will be brief posts that provide a high-level view of tools and Read More...

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Filed under: performance, troubleshooting, windows server 2008, vista, two minute drill

Understanding Component-Based Servicing
23 April 08 07:30 AM

Prior to Windows Vista, if you wanted to install optional components, Windows Updates or driver files on your system, the process was fairly simple. In Windows Vista, the new componentization architecture, known as Component-Based Servicing (CBS) changes Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, troubleshooting, windows server 2008, vista

Using Reliability Monitor for Troubleshooting
01 April 08 06:00 AM

Today we are going to talk about the new Reliability Monitor feature in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.  In a nutshell, the Reliability Monitor shows you your system stability history at a glance and lets you see details on a day-by-day basis Read More...

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Startup Programs on Windows Vista: Inside the Box
28 March 08 06:00 AM

In prior versions of Windows, especially if the installation had many applications installed over the years, it was not easy to run a program or navigate the system shortly after booting.  I remember fighting with my mouse or looking over at the Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, performance, vista, two minute drill

Disk Fragmentation and System Performance
14 March 08 06:00 AM

When addressing system performance issues, a key element that is often overlooked is Disk Fragmentation.  Even on a brand new system with plenty of RAM and high-end processors, the performance of the hard disk may be a bottleneck causing system performance Read More...

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Group Policy Logging on Windows Vista
11 March 08 02:00 PM

Although the bulk of Group Policy Processing and Troubleshooting is handled by our Directory Services team, we often collaborate on these issues - mainly when the issue relates to a user logging in and not being presented with their desktop environment Read More...

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Filed under: troubleshooting, vista, GPO, two minute drill

WMI Debug Logging
04 March 08 06:00 AM

Welcome back.  After our series of posts on Windows Server 2008, today we're going to switch gears a little bit and look at WMI Logging.  We often get calls from customers regarding WMI issues beyond the Permissions or Impersonation Rights problems Read More...

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Filed under: troubleshooting, windows server 2008, WMI, vista

IT Pros: Interactive Virtual Roundtable with Mark Russinovich
03 March 08 05:45 AM

Are you still undecided about Windows Vista?  Unsure about deployment?  Running into some roadblocks?  This is the event for you! Microsoft Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark Russinovich will be hosting an interactive virtual roundtable—broadcast Read More...

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Filed under: troubleshooting, vista, general

WS2008: Terminal Server Web Access Architecture
23 February 08 06:00 AM

It's Day Twenty-Three of our series.  The Launch Event is just a couple of days away.  Following on from yesterday's post on Terminal Services RemoteApps , today we're going to be providing a very brief overview of the Architecture of Terminal Read More...

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Filed under: architecture, windows server 2008, vista, terminal server