windows server 2012

TechEd Australia 2012: The Wrap-Up Video

After a hectic week at TechEd Australia 2012, Lifehacker editor Angus Kidman sat down with our Windows Server 2012 bloggers Craig Naumann, David Klemke and Terry Lynch to ask them their thoughts about Windows Server 2012 and what they had learned.


Dynamic Access Control And Server Migration

Guest blogger Craig Naumann dives deeper into Server Manager, checking out dynamic access control, server migration tactics and much more.


Why Windows Server 2012 Will Succeed

With TechEd 2012 now over, guest blogger David Klemke reflects on the future for Windows Server 2012 (and Windows 8).


Domain Services And Direct Access

Guest blogger Terry Lynch gets hands-on advice on making the most of some of Windows Server 2012′s more advanced features. Your domain rollouts may never be the same again.


The Myth Of The Windows Server 2012 Interface

Windows Server: The Windows 8 interface redesign is controversial, so it’s not surprising that some people are complaining about its appearance on Windows Server 2012 as well. There are arguments for and against that interface, but in a server context, those criticisms almost entirely miss the mark for a more fundamental reason.


Disaster Recovery And Virtualised Desktops

Guest blogger Terry Lynch is impressed with the potential of Hyper-V replicas for data recovery. Also: how the Department of Defence virtualised its desktop infrastructure.


Why I’m In Love With PowerShell

Our guest blogger David Klemke has just one thing to tell you: PowerShell is going to transform your Windows Server 2012 experience. Here’s why.


Making DNS Administration Less Painful

Guest blogger Craig Naumann is sensing a lot of potential in Windows Server 2012′s new IP address management options. Find and replace DNS for the win!


Infographic: How Windows Server 2012 Will Be Deployed

Windows Server: There are plenty of new features in Windows Server 2012, but which ones are the most likely to be deployed and how quickly? A newly-released infographic suggests that increasing hypervisor usage is a major factor, and that many customers are planning to upgrade within 24 months.


Are Developers The New Rock Stars?

“Developers are the new rock stars. Everybody used to want to join a band. Now they want to create an app.”