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    Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2
    by Peter Galli on August 10, 2009

    Jason Perlow, a columnist over at ZDNet, has written a comprehensive review on virtualizing free Linux distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2. In his Tech Broiler column, Perlow notes that the updated Hyper-V bare-metal hypervisor virtualization layer... more

    Is High Performance Computing naturally Open Source (ie. for tinkerers)?
    by anandeep on June 18, 2008

    I have always been fascinated by clusters. Some people envision working with desktops or workstations when they think of “working with computers”. For me working with computers was always with a large collection of computers in a back room somewhere.... more

    Technical Analysis: Security Considerations for rdesktop and Windows Terminal Services
    by jcannon on June 17, 2008

    Abstract : Microsoft Terminal Services provides an important set of functionality for remote administration and centralized application management. This service allows administrators to log in remotely and with full access to the system. Similarly, users... more

    Technical Analysis: Remote Administration of Windows Systems with SSH
    by jcannon on June 11, 2008

    Abstract: SSH has largely replaced Telnet for remote administration of UNIX and Linux systems, but has not yet been used much on Windows. SSH is generally considered to be more secure than Telnet and the Berkeley remote commands (rlogin, etc). This paper... more

    Technical Analysis: OpenSSH on Linux using Windows/Kerberos for Authentication
    by jcannon on June 06, 2008

    Abstract: Secure remote access to UNIX and Linux systems is generally accomplished through SSH. The most frequent implementation of that protocol is OpenSSH, originally written for the OpenBSD project but now ported to a wide variety of platforms. This... more

    Managing Towards Open
    by Sam Ramji on April 29, 2008

    I have the privilege of interacting almost every day with technical and business experts who are creating the future of software—including both core engineering teams at Microsoft and thought leaders across a broad spectrum of open source communities... more

    PHP on Windows
    by hjanssen on March 04, 2008

    I have this really odd feeling of Dejavu. The last blog I wrote ( here ), I started by saying that I have been very delinquent with writing blogs. So what do I do? I continue to be very delinquent with my blogs! If anything, I am consistent! :) So, why... more

    Dominic Sartorio on SpikeSource and Open Source Interoperability
    by Community Contributor on February 27, 2008

    First, many thanks to Microsoft’s Port 25 Team for the opportunity to post today! Today SpikeSource announced the availability of five additional PHP-based applications on the Windows Server 2008 platform. Gallery, Mantis, Moodle, PhpBB and WebCalendar... more

    • Wednesday, February 27, 2008
    • in: Server Center
    • Community Contributor
    How open source has influenced Windows Server 2008
    by Sam Ramji on February 27, 2008

    When I think about what works really well in open source development and technology, the following things stand out: Modular architectures You can find these wherever you see participation at scale – and often a rearchitecture to a more modular system... more

    Technical Analysis: Apache with mod_auth_kerb and Windows Server
    by jcannon on January 25, 2008

    The Apache authentication module mod_auth_kerb allows Apache to authenticate users against a Kerberos KDC including one from ActiveDirectory. Kerberos itself can be fairly complex to set up. This guide will attempt to show the specific steps required to make this possible as well as discuss security limitations specific to the interoperability matters. ... more

    Technical Analysis: Installing Apache with SSL on Windows
    by jcannon on January 04, 2008

    Often SSL or TLS is required to secure data from web applications. Sometimes this is just prudent to prevent confidential or sensitive data from being confiscated. Sometimes this is required by regulations like HIPAA, or industry bodies, such as the Payment Card Industry. This guide will show how to install Apache with SSL on Windows.... more

    Core
    by billhilf on June 07, 2007

    We recently announced the addition of IIS7 to the Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 (formerly known as Longhorn Server). Server Core is an important evolution of our server product and will include a variety of roles, such as print server, media services, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and now IIS7 for Web serving...... more

    • Thursday, June 07, 2007
    • in: Community
    • billhilf
    What Lies Beneath: Setting up underlying HPC tools
    by kishi on December 21, 2006

    After reading thru the previous blogs on HPC, someone might ask “What are some of the core components of HPC ?”. After all, once you’ve seen the outside of a Maserati or a Pantera DeTomaso, you’re not going to be satisfied just by ogling at it. Even after a test drive, the engineer in you will want to pop the hood and see what’s inside. Taking a similar approach let’s uncover some underlying HPC technologies... more

    Windows Unified Data Storage Server
    by MichaelF on December 05, 2006

    Today Microsoft announced the availability of the Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS). We sent Hank to talk with Tres Hill, Sr Product Manager, to find out why this announcement is significant for IT professionals running heterogeneous environments... ... more

    • Tuesday, December 05, 2006
    • in: Media
    • MichaelF
    Windows and Linux Integration: Printer Sharing between Windows and Linux
    by MichaelF on October 16, 2006

    Last Thursday we posted an interview with Jeremy Moskowitz in which we mentioned the book he authored: Windows and Linux Integration. As promised, today we have posted a complete chapter from the book... more

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