When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

Read "Windows Nano Server Deployment 101, Part 2: The Execution," here. Earlier this week, I heard someone say that once Windows Server 2016 is released, Nano Server will become the new preferred ...

Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services can help you standardize deployment of new and refreshed equipment. Here’s what you need to know about the installation and configuration processes. Ask any ...

Windows Deployment Service (WDS) is a powerful tool that allows network-based installation of Windows OS to computers without needing physical media. This guide will walk us through installing and ...

The traditional pipeline model treats provisioning and configuration as adjacent stages. A more mature model treats them as ...

Server deployments or migrations (replacing an existing server with a new one) require a meticulous and detailed approach. One wrong setting, missing data, a configuration error, or an overlooked step ...

Updated provisioning software introduces flexible image selection, stronger cryptographic security and programmable ...

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a powerful management application. When deployed with careful planning, it can help you minimize your administrative overhead expenses and total ...