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Differences between function of Windows Server Backup and that of NTBACKUP

Windows Server 2008 includes a backup utility named Windows Server Backup which significantly differs from its predecessor application NTBACKUP. Some of the key differences are as follows:

  • Windows Server Backup does not support writing backup files to tape drives, NTBACKUP does.

  • The smallest object that can be backed up through Windows Server Backup is a volume instead of a file as in NTBACKUP.
  • With Windows Server Backup, backup files cannot be written to network locations or optical media during scheduled backup.
  • Windows Server Backup supports only NTFS-formatted volumes, whereas NTBACKUP supports FAT volumes, too.
  • Windows Server Backup writes output files as Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) files, whereas NTBACKUP writes output as .bkf files.
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The Google adwaord online exams

The Google adWords online exams are designed to test whether you have an advanced understanding of AdWords.  The Fundamentals exam covers the basic concepts of AdWords advertising, while the other three cover more advanced concepts in specialized areas (Search Advertising, Reporting and Analysis, and Display Advertising).

To register for the exams, Go to the third-party site that is used to administer the exam. Each exam costs US$50.

These exams are career oriented exams and going to be in high demand in recent years…

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MySQL Deployment

MySQL can be built and installed manually from source code, but this can be tedious so it is more commonly installed from a binary package unless special customizations are required. On most Linux distributions the package management system can download and install MySQL with minimal effort, though further configuration is often required to adjust security and optimization settings.

Though MySQL began as a low-end alternative to more powerful proprietary databases, it has gradually evolved to support higher-scale needs as well.

It is still most commonly used in small to medium scale single-server deployments, either as a component in a LAMP based web application or as a standalone database server. Much of MySQL’s appeal originates in its relative simplicity and ease of use, which is enabled by an ecosystem of open source tools such as phpMyAdmin.

In the medium range, MySQL can be scaled by deploying it on more powerful hardware, such as a multi-processor server with gigabytes of memory.

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Microsoft released one more Windows 7 exam: 70-682

Good News for IT professionals!! Microsoft has released one more Windows 7 exam 70-682 on March 23, 2010.  Passing the 70-682: (Pro: Upgrading to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support Technician) exam will upgrade your MCDST XP or EDST Vista certifications to the EDST Windows 7 certification. 

After passing this exam you do not need to worry about your career. The 70-682 exam is will credit you a MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 certification. This Windows 7 certification is highly popular all over the world. Passing the 70-682 exam will give you a comptetive edge over others.

Best of Luck….

 

 

 

Microsoft has released following exam based on Windows 7 operating Sysytem:

1. 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

2. 70-682: TS: Pro: Upgrading to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

3. 70-683: TS: Windows 7, Preinstalling for OEMs.

4. 70-685: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

5. 70-686: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

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10 Things to practice for Microsoft test 70-686: Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

  1. Plan and manage client licensing and activation.
  2. Plan and manage software updates.
  3. Design an image creation strategy.
  4. Design a custom image.
  5. Define an image update strategy.
  6. Design standard system settings.
  7. Define client security standards.
  8. Define Windows Internet Explorer settings.
  9. Analyze the environment and choose appropriate deployment methods.
  10. Design a lite-touch deployment strategy.
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Active Directory: bridgehead server?

In Active Directory replication, the bridgehead server is a contact point in a site, which is used to exchange or replicate directory information between Active Directory sites. It acts as a gateway. When a bridgehead server is used, all Exchange traffic is channeled through that server, which transfers the data to the appropriate site.

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