Tag: How To
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Site-to-Azure VPN using Windows Server 2012 RRAS Step-By-Step
I have had on my blog todo list for a number of months to put a Step-By-Step blog post together on How To setup a VPN from my on-premise datacenter to my Windows Azure environment. If you do not already have an Azure account, you can get a free trial at http://aka.ms/IaaS. Before I could…
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Hyper-V Replica Step-By-Step #VirtExpert Virtualization Experts (Series Part 22)
Hyper-V 3 which is built into both the Free Hyper-V Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 (Standard and Datacenter) which you can evaluate for free (free ISO, free VHD), has some really awesome capabilities. You can read more about Hyper-V in the overview of the Server Virtualization Expert Series: Hyper-V Basics. In this article, we…
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Become a Virtualization Expert with 20 + Days of Server Virtualization #VirtExpert @ITProGuru (Part 0 of 20+)
Abstract: Scenario based – How to do “this”… In this blog post series, we will show you “HOW” to perform tasks using scenario-based simulations. If you are already familiar with virtualization using non-Microsoft technologies, we will provide you a ramp to quickly understanding how to operate and manage a Microsoft and heterogeneous virtualization environment. If…
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Solution To UEFI issue Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 installation may fail with error message The product key entered does not match any of the Windows images available for installation. Enter a different product key (Unable to install OS)
In the coming weeks, I will add step by step instructions and a video walk-though as well as more information as to what is going on and why. For now, I just want to get the information out in the wild. The quick fix to this problem is use Evaluation media which can be…
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Migration and Deployment How To Migrate or Transfer Files And Settings To Windows 8 From Windows 7, Vista or XP (Part 4 of 19)
Overview: You can use Windows Easy Transfer wizard to migrate files from your old computer to your new computer. Using the Easy Transfer Wizard is super simple. You can use this tool to transfer you files and settings even if you are moving from an 32 bit (x86) environment to an 64 bit (x64). Basically…
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How to Create FileName Variable with Date And Time From Command CMD Batch File For Use in Creating Unique Filename
I created this script for use in my AutoBootVHD8.cmd file which is part of a hands on lab http://ITProGuru.com/HOL Here is the resulting code.. @echo Backing up Boot Configuration Data Rem Create FileName with datatime :: this is Regional settings dependent so tweak this according your current settingsEcho %DATE% %Time%for /f “tokens=1-8 delims=::./ ” %%A…
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Inside Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Replica With How To Setup and Configure Step-By-Step
Understanding Hyper-V Replica Hyper-V Replica is new in Windows Server 2012. It is an asynchronous, virtual machine replication technology that is designed for business continuity and disaster recovery. Using Hyper-V Replica, you can replicate a virtual machine from one location to another using just Hyper-V and a network connection, as illustrated in the following diagram.…
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Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces (Part 27 of 31) by Kevin Remde
The 27th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Use Windows Azure to learn Windows Server 2012 Storage Spaces – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud (Part 27 of 31). In this edition, Kevin Remde explains how you can leverage Windows Azure to learn “Storage Spaces” and…
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Inside Dynamic Memory in Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V–Everything You NEED to Know
What is Dynamic Memory? Dynamic memory was introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1. It gave the Hyper-V hypervisor the capability to dynamically adjust the amount of memory assigned to a machine based on memory demand. The reason we would want to do this is simple. If we can put only the amount of…
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What Does Windows Azure Cloud Computing REALLY Cost + How to SAVE (Part 15 of 31 Days IaaS) Dan Stolts ITProGuru
So far in this 31 part series that is 31 Days of Servers (VMs) in the Cloud we have learned much about what is Windows Azure is and what it can do. But, how much does it cost? In this edition of the series we will answer that question and more. Free is great but…
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How to Create an Azure VM with PowerShell (Part 14 of 31) – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud Series – Brian Lewis
The 14th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at How to Create an Azure VM with PowerShell (Part 14 of 31) – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud Series. In this edition, Brian Lewis explains step-by-step how to use PowerShell to create a virtual machine. He looks at:…
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Step-By-Step Creating Azure Virtual Machines with System Center App Controller (Part 13 of 31) – Kevin Remde
The 13th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Creating Azure Virtual Machines with App Controller (Part 13 of 31) In this edition, Kevin Remde explains how to (Step-By-Step) use App Controller to create/deploy virtual machines on Windows Azure. App Controller is part of System Center. If you…
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How To Backup or Export your Blog powered by Telligent – TechNet, MSDN, or Other Blog Site Step-By-Step
If you haven’t exported your MSDN/TechNet theme (with all of the customization you’ve done) then you could spend a bunch of time recreating it if there is a problem. You might be thinking that Themes are just standard stuff, but they actually hold your widgets, settings you’ve selected, and content in some cases like “Generic”…
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Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31)–Kevin Remde
The Jan 12th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Connecting System Center 2012 App Controller to Windows Azure (Part 12 of 31). In this edition, Kevin explains how to use App Controller to help manage Windows Azure. He starts us off by showing you how to…
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Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure (Part 11 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Keith Mayer
The Jan 11th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Part 11 of 31. The Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering supports running Windows virtual…
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Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (Part 10 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Bob Hunt
The 10th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Windows Azure and Virtual Networking – Getting Started– (31 Days of Windows Servers (VMs) in the Cloud–Part 10 of 31). Yesterday’s blog post introduced Windows Azure Virtual Networks, so after reading that post, the next logical question is “How…
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Installing Windows Server 2012 VHD and Metal –Hands On Lab (HOL)–Clyde Johnson
Boston Area Windows Server User Group (BAWSUG) www.WindowsBoston.org Post Content Created by Clyde Johnson of Boston Area Windows Server User Group! Thanks Clyde Lab 1 – Installing Windows Server 2012 to Bare Metal Installing Windows Server 2012 a. Insert Windows Server 2012 DVD and boot your computer from the DVD. b. On the Windows Setup…
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Step-by-Step: Setting up Management with Windows Azure (Part 8 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Brian Lewis
The Jan 8th edition of 31 Days of Server (VMs) in the Cloud is now live at Setting up Management (8 of 31). Brian Lewis shows us Step-By-Step how to install and use the free tools available for managing your Windows Azure infrastructure. Managing your Cloud based servers in the Windows Azure IAAS web based management…
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How to Change The Size of Virtual Memory (pagefile.sys) on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012
On the Keyboard Press the WindowsKey + X then click System in the popup menu Tap or click Advanced system settings. You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, tap or click Settings. Tap or click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual…
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Step-by-Step: Build a FREE SharePoint 2013 Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure (Part 7 of 31 Days IaaS ) – Keith Mayer
The Jan 7th edition is now live at Step-by-Step: Build a FREE SharePoint 2013 Lab in the Cloud with Windows Azure – 31 Days of Servers in the Cloud – Part 7 of 31. Keith Mayer shows us Step-By-Step how to build a SharePoint 2013 lab in the Cloud using a free Windows Azure Account.…