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Streamlined Migration of FRS to DFSR SYSVOL
Hi folks, Ned here again. When telling people about the coming removal of FRS from Windows Server, the main response is usually:“Sure, I have occasional problems with FRS and know that I should upgrade...
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Using ADFS authentication for Work Folders
Michael has posted a blog post on how to build a topology with Work Folders and ADFS, it provides really good step by step guide, as well as the scripts. I want to build on that, to show you some...
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Moving users to different Sync Shares
User folders are associated with a sync share, and there are times you will need to move a user to different sync shares. For example, maybe the user changed jobs from HR to Finance, which has its own...
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Storage Replica Guide Released for Windows Server Technical Preview
With the release of the Windows Server Technical Preview, we’ve unveiled a new feature, Storage Replica. Today we released a step-by-step guide to match. Storage Replica enables storage-agnostic,...
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Come see Windows Server Technical Preview sessions at TechEd Europe next week!
Hi folks, Ned here again. I will be presenting at TechEd Europe in Barcelona Oct 28-31, with my focus on Storage Replica. There are plenty of great presentations on our latest Windows Server 2012 R2...
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Automatic RMS Protection of non-MS Office files using FCI and the Rights...
File Classification Infrastructure (FCI) is a built-in feature on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 that helps IT admins to manage their organization's data on...
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Cluster aggregated view in Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Provider for a...
Blog written by Sripresanna in the Storage, Network & Print Team Cluster aggregated view for Windows Storage Provider In this blog, I’d like to explain about the new cluster aggregated view feature...
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Cluster aggregated view in Windows Server 2012 R2 Storage Provider for an...
Blog written by Sripresanna in the Storage, Network & Print Team. Cluster aggregated view for Windows Storage Provider (Asymmetric storage configuration) This is a continuation of previous blog,...
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Sizing Volumes for Data Deduplication in Windows Server
IntroductionOne of the most common questions the Data Deduplication team gets seems deceptively simple: "How big can I make my deduplicated volumes?"The short answer is: It depends on your hardware and...
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Microsoft IFS PlugFest 27 - Calling Filter Driver Developers
We are pleased to inform you that IFS Plugfest 27has been scheduled. Here are some preliminary event details: WhenMonday, March 30th to Friday, April 3rd, 2015. The event begins at 9am and ends at 6pm...
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Work Folders for iOS – iPad App Release
We are happy to announce that an iPad app for Work Folders has been released into the Apple AppStore® and is available as a free download.OverviewWork Folders is a Windows Server feature that allows...
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Tell us what you REALLY think of Storage
Hi folks, Ned here again to lead with my chin:Are you interested in shaping or influencing the future of storage solutions? The Windows Server team is looking for feedback to help define the next...
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Microsoft Ignite Storage and HA sessions: Come for the swag, stay for the...
Hi folks, Ned here again. If you have not heard, Microsoft Ignite is coming. If you’re thinking about joining us or already planning your must-see breakouts, here’s a list of the Windows Server vNext...
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Work Folders for iOS - iPhone Release
We are happy to announce that an iPhone app for Work Folders has been released into the Apple AppStore® and is available as a free download.- There also is a Work Folders app for iPad. OverviewWork...
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Finally, a Progress Bar for DFSR Cloning
Heya folks, Ned here again. I came across a great post at Briantist.com today: a script to create a progress bar for DFSR Database Cloning. We never added a proper GUI for this operation and just...
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Data Deduplication in Windows Server Technical Preview 2
What’s New in Data Deduplication?If I had to pick two words to sum up the major changes for Data Deduplication coming in the next version of Windows Server, they would be “scale” and “performance”. In...
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Have a Windows Server itch? Come scratch it!
Heya folks, Ned here again. Do you have an idea for Windows Server? Do you want to vote on future product features and scenarios floated by your peers and Microsoft? Do you like free awesomeness? Good....
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Get your free Storage Replica Kalamity Jake desktop and phone wallpapers
Heya folks, Ned here again. It's been a week since Microsoft Ignite 2015 and those Storage Replica stickers went fast. Hundreds of them, but that wasn't enough when you're surrounded by 23,000 IT...
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Patching and servicing of Windows and Linux - survey and email contact
HI folks, Ned here again. We are studying customer patching pain points and behaviors within Linux and Windows Server environments across operating systems and applications. If you are a stakeholder in...
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The Storage Replica Video Series: Stretch Cluster Automatic Site Failover in...
Hi folks, Ned here again. Storage Replica has many improvements in Windows Server 2016 TP2, including new scenarios like cluster-to-cluster replication, an improved cluster wizard, and vastly superior...
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