Networking / Virtualisation
A Realtek network problem and an ICS workaround for Hyper V
Virtual switches expose the difference between a driver that works for a desktop and one that behaves under load.
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Virtualisation
Hyper V, virtual networking and the hardware assumptions that follow a workload into a virtual machine.
Virtualisation changes how hardware is shared but not the need to understand it. This topic covers virtual network quirks, capacity assumptions and practical workarounds.
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- Microsoft Learn: Hyper V on Windows (opens in a new tab)Documentation for virtual machines, virtual switches and host configuration.
- Microsoft Learn: Windows Server documentation (opens in a new tab)Current guidance for Windows Server roles, networking, storage and management.
- Microsoft Support (opens in a new tab)Support articles, troubleshooting steps and product help from Microsoft.
- Microsoft Learn: Azure Architecture Center (opens in a new tab)Reference architectures and design guidance for resilient cloud workloads.
- Microsoft Learn: SharePoint documentation (opens in a new tab)The starting point for current SharePoint administration, development and hybrid guidance.
- Microsoft Learn: SharePoint administration (opens in a new tab)Operational guidance for service settings, site management and the modern admin experience.
- Microsoft Learn: SharePoint search (opens in a new tab)Documentation for search architecture, crawling and result management.
- Microsoft Learn: PowerShell documentation (opens in a new tab)Language reference, cmdlet documentation and guidance for repeatable automation.