Windows Server 2012: DCPROMO

After years with DCPROMO command in previous Windows Server iterations it has been deprecated in Windows Server 2012.

I was pretty confused first time I tested Windows Server 2012 and wanted to promote it to domain controller.

Here is a short procedure on how to promote your Windows Server 2012 (R2) to domain controller. Read More

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How to configure Exchange Server 2007 SCR

I won`t try to explain what Exchange Server 2007 SCR is, if you are reading this you probably know what you want, but you`re not sure how to do it properly. I read lot of documentation on Exchange Server 2007 SCR but haven`t been able to find accurate and detailed “how to” for this “poor man`s failover” option. After more than few hours of reading and testing, here is my tutorial for Exchange 2007 SCR. Read More

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How to: Define file system quotas on Windows Server 2008

I`ll demonstrate how to make file system quotas for your file shares. In Windows Server 2008 file system quotas are part of role called File Server Resource Manager. FSRM enables you to generate storage reports, configure quotas, and define file screening policies. In this article I`ll be covering creating quotas for folders/subfolders. Read More

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