I was looking for a really good and thorough post on network configuration via PowerShell and could not find what I was looking for. There were many out there but none of them gave me the complete story. DNS is a bit more complicated so they left off...

This topic explains how to enable scripting in Windows PowerShell, which script extensions are used in Windows PowerShell, how to enable running PowerShell scripts, how to create a script and how run a script. Enabling Windows PowerShell Scripts to Run...

To run any application with elevated privileges (as Administrator) simply right-click on that program from the menu and select Run as Administrator . An example of this would be if you wanted to run a PowerShell window with elevated permissions just click...

To run the PowerShell window with elevated permissions just click Start then type PowerShell then Right-Click on PowerShell icon and select Run as Administrator . Shortcut: Start Type PowerShell Press Shift-Control-Enter

Have you built your first cloud yet?  If not, now is a great time to build out a lab.  Go ahead,  grab a server (or laptop) and setup you proof of concept.  If you have not done it already, it is likely because you are worried about...

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Where in the world did the “Organize” feature go in outlook? In earlier versions of Microsoft Outlook, the Organize feature enabled you to create conditional text formatting rules for email messages. In Microsoft Outlook 2010, conditional text formatting...

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Run a user group? With funding and sponsors a constant challenge, you’re probably always on the lookout for things to help you make your meetings a success. Here are a few ways you can get additional support for your group and for your events. Boston...

Virtualization Deep Dive Day 2012 for IT Professionals It is that time of year again! We wanted to reach out to you and invite Phd Virtual back to this year’s Virtualization Deep Dive Day event. The 4th annual Deep Dive Day conference is scheduled for...

Several Ways to Enable the Hyper-V Role… Command Line: DISM /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Hyper-V Startup ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V PowerShell: Add-WindowsFeature Hyper-V GUI: Server Manager – Add Role – Hyper-V May use remote management...

Bios Requirements for Enabling Hyper-V.  Short video to show exactly where you might find these settings.   *X64 Server with Hardware Assisted Virtualization (Likely found under Configuration then “Virtualization” or “Processor” Intel: Intel...

Have you ever wanted to share your corporate calendar or email with someone outside your organization and found it is not so easy to do. Well, you can do some really cool things by synchronizing your calendar or other parts of outlook with Office.com...

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I went looking for documentation to setup a blog engine on IIS and found a ton of stuff.  Starting walking through this very convoluted process and thought there must be a better way.  I then went to see if I could find someone that created...

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In Windows Server 2008 R2, in addition to the Dism.exe command, you can use the Server Configuration tool (Sconfig.cmd) to configure and manage several common aspects of Server Core installations. You must be a member of the Administrators group to use...

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If you are anywhere near Alpharetta, GA (outside Atlanta) or can be there on Jan 18th you need to check out the IT Camp... John Baker is hosting the event.  Check out the details at his blog IT Camp: Free Hands-on Training - System Center Virtual...

70-659 Certification Series - 1.1 Installing and Configuring Host and Parent Settings: Hyper-V Role In this part of the 70-659 Certification Series we will go through the initial Installation/Setup and Configuration of Hyper-V… 1.1.1-Identifying Hardware...

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