Since vSphere 5.1 U1 it’s possible to install vCenter Server on Windows Server 2012. Also a Microsoft SQL 2012 is supported as an external database. The software requirements of the latest vSphere has been outlined in my post which discuss the new features of VMware vSphere 5.1 Update 1. Since the vSphere 5.1, the architecture of […]
Windows Server 2012 Core or GUI – Some Tips
Windows Server 2012 Core or GUI? It depends of the usage scenarios and possibilities, because not all the roles works in the core version and not everyone like working with the Core only system. Windows Server 2012 when installed as a core (default option), has not only smaller footprint, but also needs less patching. For […]
Windows Server 2012 licensing in virtual environments – simulation for smaller shops
This article applies to all virtualization technologies used to run Windows Server 2012 VMs. In fact, I would like to clear out some misunderstanding and do small simulation of price for small shops (2 physical hosts), when it comes to a number of VMs which needs to run, and also the number of physical hosts that are […]
Windows Server 2012 installing and configuring (70-410) training
The new training called Windows Server 2012 Installing and configuring (70-410) Training will allows you to learn through 23 lessons, the installation and configuration. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 brought some good stuff for IT administrators, users and operators. Many of the new features, and roles (hyper-v) has progressed since previous release of Microsoft Server (2008 release). If you’re an […]
Under the Hood: Updates and Improvements in Active Directory Tools for Windows Server 2012
New free E-book called Under the Hood: Updates and Improvements in Active Directory Tools for Windows Server 2012 by Global Knowledge. Get your copy. The Microsoft Windows Server 2012 released recently brought completely new UI with new management console. You might want to see some quick guide and learn some tweaks to quickly manage Server […]
Cool Start Menu for Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012 (R2)
Microsoft will be releasing soon their new Windows 8.x and Windows Server 2012(R2). There has been many speculations in the press if yes or no the start button will be back. Apparently no, so you’ll have to find your way around that and juggle with Metro …. I still call it metro, because it’s shorter, even if […]
Windows 8 and Server 2012 Released the 15th of August
Windows 8 and Server 2012. As of August 15, Microsoft will make Windows 8 and Server 2012 RTM available to a privileged few, namely developers, OEM partners and some IT professionals. Its name “Release to Manufacturing”, this final draft version will introduce some new technical, especially in the ranks of Windows Store, which will integrate its […]
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Release Preview on ESXi 5 – does it work?
Troubleshoot Windows 8 and Server 2012 guest OS on ESXi 5 On ESXi 5 it’s Preview Tech support only, so if you want to test, you can. I thought that the Microsoft’s update on both systems with Release Previews which has been released few days ago might changed few things concerning the installation process or tweaks necessary […]