NOTE: Marc Westerink asked me to post his solution for an issue he experienced using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager SP1 Beta. Please note that Marc is discussing beta software, which you should not use in a production environment. Thank you...

I've gotten some feedback saying that some people would like to have their review posted on this blog but don't want to go through the process of registering to be an official MSDN blogger. Well ... I hear and I obey! I give you options: Option...

Who knows more about Microsoft's Server and Tools products than you? Please share your knowledge, your workarounds, your tips, your favorite features, whatever you think will help your fellow technology professionals. Please don't feel limited to writing...

When John Savill posted his top ten list for Windows Server 2012 ( http://blogs.msdn.com/b/customer_reviews_of_stb_products/archive/2012/09/17/my-top-ten-features-of-windows-server-2012.aspx) , I asked you to put together your own top ten. Well, Jeff...

Take a look at the latest CTP of SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 and tell us what you think! The blog post from the SQL Server team here ( http://blogs.technet.com/b/dataplatforminsider/archive/2012/09/20/sql-server-2012-sp1-ctp4-now-available.aspx...

NOTE from Karen: This blog is meant to provide a place where you, Microsoft's customers, can discuss your experiences with Server and Tools products. John Savill is a Microsoft employee, and I've asked him to conribute here for several reasons. First...

Microsoft has once again delivered a solid server offering with Windows Server 2012. Requested features such as a GUI for the Active Directory Recycle Bin are now included, alongside an IP Address Management (IPAM) tool that's built-in to the product...

Introduction I have been test-driving Windows Server 2012 (back then still called Windows Server 8) and the Windows 8 client since their first beta and customer preview were released around this time last year. My primary focus point being everything...

I recently got my first look at SQL Server 2012. I'm quite impressed with Microsoft's newest enterprise database solution. Three new features that really impressed me are Availability Groups, PowerView, and Column-store indexing. These three features...

The community is already sharing experiences with Windows Server 2012 and giving tips to help fellow IT pros get started. Let me give you a couple of examples of users who have reviewed Windows Server 2012. I hope these reviews will inspire you to write...

Nothing beats a personal recommendation. For example, last week I needed a reliable HVAC contractor to do some work on my house. Not knowing where to begin my search, I sent out a request to my colleagues asking if they could recommend anyone. To my relief...

How do I Sign In? Getting registered to be a writer for the Customer Reviews of STB Products Blog is very easy. You will use either an exisitng Windows Live ID or open a new one to create an account for use on the blogs. Here are the steps you will...