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How to be an effective leader in IT problem-solving
There will always be problems that arise in your IT job, but there are four steps you can take to become a valuable asset for IT problem-solving.
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In IT planning, try zero-based thinking
Zero-based thinking is a concept that's used extensively in the business world to turn around failing companies. It can work wonders in IT planning.
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Finding Microsoft certification training -- for free
There's new Microsoft certification training material available to help developers earn the MCSD Windows Store Apps credential.
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Microsoft makes improvements to SharePoint workflows
The first thing to know about SharePoint workflows is that SharePoint 2013 actually contains two separate workflow platforms.
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In IT, working for yourself is an attainable dream
Working for yourself can have tremendous payoffs. But what does it take to go out on your own -- and make it stick?
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SharePoint licensing is becoming simpler -- and cheaper
Microsoft has made some changes to its SharePoint licensing requirements, potentially saving customers a lot of money.
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Microsoft certification path takes another turn
It's a good move to reinvent and reinvigorate the most important lower and mid-tier credentials on the Microsoft certification path.
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Be smart about SSD maintenance
Here are the most crucial and useful SSD maintenance tips to bear in mind.
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The year's top SharePoint administration tips
The end of the year gives us a chance to review and compile the best SharePoint administration advice.
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Best IT career guidance from 2012
Here's the best of our 2012 IT career guidance, from certification tips to strategies for working with management to get things accomplished.
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Admins need to get Windows certification right
As long as the Windows certification exams you're working on also apply to the new MCSA credentials, keep at them. If they don't, then reconsider.
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Strategies for SharePoint document management
SharePoint document management is a process -- not a feature.
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How to form a functional IT security committee
Leaving an enterprise IT security committee in IT's hands is a mistake.
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Getting granular with SharePoint backup
SharePoint backup and restore can be tricky business. Here's how to get the granularity right.
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Hitting the books for Microsoft certification training?
New products mean it is time for new Microsoft certification training materials.
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What to do when the CIO gets in the way of IT security
Here's what to do if your CIO ends up creating hurdles for you and what needs to be done with enterprise IT security.
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Making effective use of SharePoint tags
There are different philosophies regarding the best way to make sure SharePoint tags do an effective job of helping users.
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Updating Microsoft IT certifications with new MCSA exam
The 70-417 exam draws on topics from all base-level tests for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.
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No easy task to hire IT consulting services
Here are some questions that need to be asked -- but aren't asked often enough -- when hiring an IT consultant.
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To be a valuable IT pro, put risk on your list
IT pros who want to be respected and effect change, need to think about risk management in IT on a daily basis.
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Simple steps to prioritize the IT tasks at hand
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait.
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Five things about creating Exchange 2013 site mailboxes
Exchange 2013 site mailboxes tie SharePoint and Exchange 2013 together. Setup can be tricky, but understanding these five aspects can help.
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How to get users on your side when working in IT
IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side.
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Where to start studying for MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Because of the seven week gap between GA dates, there are more materials available for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 than Windows 8. But that will change.