http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5777819/rss/5777819en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:45:34 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:45:34 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/lessons-learned-from-the-case-of-the-missing-tool-136093
By Curt Spanburgh
When a tool vanishes from a .NET developer’s computer, an IT support specialist solves the problem, learning two important lessons in the process.]]>Curt SpanburghMon, 13 Jun 2011 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/lessons-learned-from-the-case-of-the-missing-tool-136093http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/when-microsoft-outlook-means-business-
By Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online offers a range of options for working with Dynamics CRM data from within Microsoft Office Outlook, making it easier for professionals to use the cloud to perform business tasks wherever they are.]]>Curt SpanburghThu, 02 Dec 2010 14:51:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/when-microsoft-outlook-means-business-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/review-axceler-controlpoint
By Curt Spanburgh
If managing your SharePoint footprint is giving you indigestion, Axceler ControlPoint could be the tonic you’ve been looking for.]]>Curt SpanburghFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/review-axceler-controlpointhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/email/outlook-2010-a-one-hour-first-contact-
By Curt Spanburgh
Curt Spanburgh previews Outlook 2010 and finds larger, vision-friendly icons, buttons, and options; simplified rights management; improved conversation tracking; and SharePoint integration.]]>Curt SpanburghMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/email/outlook-2010-a-one-hour-first-contact-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/do-you-need-a-shrink-
By Curt Spanburgh
A Windows IT pro gets his database transaction logs under control and starts to overcome his irrational fear of SQL Server.]]>Curt SpanburghMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/do-you-need-a-shrink-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/-well-this-is-another-nice-mesh-you-ve-got-me-into-
By Curt Spanburgh
Part cloud application, part sync tool, part remote desktop, Microsoft Live Mesh brings your far-flung personal computing resources into an easily accessible "ring" of devices.]]>Curt SpanburghMon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/-well-this-is-another-nice-mesh-you-ve-got-me-into-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/printing2/unbounded-printing-services-for-sharepoint
By Curt Spanburgh
Tired of SharePoint’s printing limitations? This product offers enhance print services that make it easier to print SharePoint documents.]]>Curt SpanburghFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/printing2/unbounded-printing-services-for-sharepointhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/-i-windows-it-pro-i-detective-agency-who-killed-the-microsoft-dynamics-server-
By Curt Spanburgh
A hard-boiled IT consultant unravels the mystery of a messy Microsoft Dynamics server crash with SQL Server overtones.]]>Curt SpanburghThu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/-i-windows-it-pro-i-detective-agency-who-killed-the-microsoft-dynamics-server-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/sharepoint-backup-tools
By Curt Spanburgh
SharePoint Backup Tools]]>Curt SpanburghWed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/sharepoint-backup-toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/sharepoint-backup-tools100126
By Curt Spanburgh
Whether you administer a single SharePoint server or a large farm, there’s a backup and recovery solution tailored to your needs. ]]>Curt SpanburghWed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/administration-tools2/sharepoint-backup-tools100126http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/do-you-drive-a-hybrid-
By Curt Spanburgh
A "hybrid" IT solution, which uses both SaaS and onsite applications where they best fit, could be a commonsense choice for your business.]]>Curt SpanburghThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/do-you-drive-a-hybrid-http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/don-t-shoot-the-application
By Curt Spanburgh
When troubleshooting a client’s application error, I had to look outside the application to find the problem.]]>Curt SpanburghThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/don-t-shoot-the-applicationhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/a-day-in-an-it-consultant-s-life
By Curt Spanburgh
An IT consultant’s life has its ups and downs--here’s the story of one day, composed to the tune of the Beatles song, "A Day in the Life." Hit it, boys!]]>Curt SpanburghFri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/a-day-in-an-it-consultant-s-lifehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/saas-it-s-closer-than-you-think
By Curt Spanburgh
Online applications such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online are on the front lines of anytime, anywhere computing—and make business sense.]]>Curt SpanburghMon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/saas-it-s-closer-than-you-thinkhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting-services/twelve-angry-techs
By Curt Spanburgh
Follow an IT team through a late-night troubleshooting session involving Microsoft CRM, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft IIS, and Kerberos.]]>Curt SpanburghFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting-services/twelve-angry-techshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting-services/twelve-angry-techs99207
By Curt Spanburgh
Follow an IT team through a late-night troubleshooting session involving Microsoft CRM, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft IIS, and Kerberos.]]>Curt SpanburghFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/reporting-services/twelve-angry-techs99207http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/services/castaway-on-command-prompt-island
By Curt Spanburgh
Curt Spanburgh relates the tale of a Windows administrator who, after patching his company’s servers, couldn’t access a server using the Windows GUI tools. The admin’s solution: Use the SC command-line tool to troubleshoot the problem and restore service.]]>Curt SpanburghWed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/services/castaway-on-command-prompt-islandhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/crouching-server-hidden-memory-leak
By Curt Spanburgh
An IT pro relates a suspenseful tale of how he discovered—and fixed—the cause of a small-business customer’s repeated server crashes.]]>Curt SpanburghTue, 25 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/crouching-server-hidden-memory-leak