Guest blogger David Klemke has put his monocle aside to focus on a vexing question at TechEd Australia 2012: what does private cloud mean these days?

Windows Server: Windows Server 2012 launched last week and made its official debut yesterday, but what are the key new features? We sat down with Phil Goldie, server and tools business group lead at Microsoft Australia, at TechEd Australia 2012 to discuss what's been added in the latest release.

After great contributions at TechEd Australia 2012 from our Windows Server 2012 bloggers David Klemke, Terry Lynch and Craig Naumann, we faced the unenviable task of picking the ultimate winner, who will become the official Windows Server 2012 blogger for Australia. It wasn't an easy task, but the accolade goes to . . .

After a hectic week at TechEd Australia 2012, Lifehacker editor Angus Kidman sat down with our Windows Server 2012 bloggers Craig Naumann, David Klemke and Terry Lynch to ask them their thoughts about Windows Server 2012 and what they had learned.

With TechEd 2012 now over, guest blogger David Klemke reflects on the future for Windows Server 2012 (and Windows 8).

Guest blogger Craig Naumann dives deeper into Server Manager, checking out dynamic access control, server migration tactics and much more.

Guest blogger Terry Lynch gets hands-on advice on making the most of some of Windows Server 2012's more advanced features. Your domain rollouts may never be the same again.

Windows Server: The Windows 8 interface redesign is controversial, so it's not surprising that some people are complaining about its appearance on Windows Server 2012 as well. There are arguments for and against that interface, but in a server context, those criticisms almost entirely miss the mark for a more fundamental reason.

Our guest blogger David Klemke has just one thing to tell you: PowerShell is going to transform your Windows Server 2012 experience. Here's why.

Guest blogger Craig Naumann is sensing a lot of potential in Windows Server 2012's new IP address management options. Find and replace DNS for the win!

Guest blogger Terry Lynch is impressed with the potential of Hyper-V replicas for data recovery. Also: how the Department of Defence virtualised its desktop infrastructure.

Windows Server: There are plenty of new features in Windows Server 2012, but which ones are the most likely to be deployed and how quickly? A newly-released infographic suggests that increasing hypervisor usage is a major factor, and that many customers are planning to upgrade within 24 months.

Windows Server: Windows Server comes in several versions, but not all of them cost money and not all of them feature the new Windows interface. Check out those lesser-known features in this video.

Bring your own device (BYOD) remains a contentious issue in many workplaces. If part of your job is working out what sort of BYOD policy is required, this chart can help sort out the options.

For guest blogger Craig Naumann, the first full day of TechEd Australia 2012 was all about topping up on server and networking knowledge. Read on to find out what he learned and why he can still get excited by Active Directory.

Guest blogger Terry Lynch kicked off his TechEd Australia 2012 experience with a deep dive into new technologies for private cloud, virtualisation and storage. It's safe to say he's pumped about the potential for Hyper-V.

Upgrading or changing your server is a task most businesses eventually face, but it's not a process you can undertake casually: careful consideration and planning are essential, especially as the push towards virtualisation and cloud creates more complex scenarios. Follow these real-world tips for a more straightforward upgrade path.

Why would you get a philosopher to open a conference for IT enthusiasts? When his topic is awe and the fear of change, as Jason Silva's was at the opening of TechEd Australia 2012 yesterday, it suddenly makes sense.

Windows Server: I'm soaking up Windows Server 2012 knowledge (amongst other things) at TechEd 2012, as our our three guest bloggers. If you couldn't make it along but still want to update your Windows Server knowledge, Microsoft is hosting free camps in September and October.