Microsoft Enterprise Networking Team

Gratuitous ARP and DAD in Windows XP, Windows 7/Vista, Windows 8 and Failover Cluster

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:20:26 GMT

Hi! My name is Sai Balaji and I work with Microsoft Networking Support in Bangalore. I primarily help Premier Customers resolve their real time Windows Networking issues. The ‘push’ that I got to write this first post of mine goes back to my own experiences...(read more)

Deployment: Windows Firewall and Group Policy

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:47:44 GMT

General Deployment information Because I support the Windows Firewall I often get asked for guidance on deploying it. David Bishop wrote a nice white paper on deploying the Windows Firewall so I won’t repeat it all here but this is my go to link when...(read more)

The Network Connection Status Icon

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:03:26 GMT

Have you ever wondered how Windows knows you’re connected to the Internet? You may have noticed the over the network icon by the clock, have you ever wondered what happens in the background? This blog aims to find answers to these and related questions...(read more)

Understanding IPv6, 3rd Edition has been published!

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:00:35 GMT

I recently heard from Joe Davies that the 3rd edition of his Understanding IPv6 book is available! This edition builds on the treasure trove of information found in Understanding IPv6, 2nd Edition, which included updates for Windows Vista...(read more)

Creating a secure 802.1x wireless infrastructure using Microsoft Windows

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:48:04 GMT

My name is Prachand and I am an SE on the Platforms Networking Team. My intent of this post is for it to be a quick reference guide for setting up secure wireless networking using Microsoft products. It describes how to create an infrastructure for authentication...(read more)

Windows Server “8 “Beta is available!

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:43:36 GMT

In addition to the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows Server “8” Beta is also available to test. We would like to encourage you IT Pros and software developers to try it out. Yesterday, Bill Laing, Corporate Vice President of Server and Cloud, announced...(read more)

Announcing the availability of Understand and Troubleshoot Guides and Test Lab Guides for Windows Server "8" Beta

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:29:41 GMT

What are Understand and Troubleshoot Guides (UTG)? The Windows Server “8” Beta Understand and Troubleshoot Guides (UTG) help IT administrators and architects develop awareness of key technical concepts, functionality, and troubleshooting techniques. This...(read more)

A word on disabling a wireless connection when also connected to a physical network

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:03:25 GMT

We get questions from customers asking how they can disable a wireless connection when they are connected to a physical network. There can be various reasons for wanting to do this but they are often misguided. First let me say – Windows does not currently...(read more)

Tracking DNS Record Deletion

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:44:57 GMT

I have worked with number of customers who have faced the scenario where few or many (important) DNS records disappear from a DNS zone and they are left only with a question as to who or what deleted those records. There could be a number of scenarios...(read more)

New Networking-related articles for the week of June 26 – July 2

MichaelPlatts [msft] — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:08:45 GMT

Like last week, I have only one new article to share this time: 2524478 The network location profile changes from "Domain" to "Public" in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2 - Mike Platts...(read more)