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Look through the Microsoft hype and see the reality of the new desktop OS. Find out what you need to prepare for if you're considering deployment. We explain the OS's essentials and coolest features and reveal what isn't included in the release.
By Dianne Russell
Scott Parkin, product manager for LANDesk Software, shares insights he's gained from working with Windows Vista that can help IT pros prepare for the new OS.
By Michael Otey
See how Windows Vista stacks up against Windows XP in 10 crucial categories.
By Paul Thurrott
Longhorn Server Beta 2 isn't feature complete, but some of the new functionality—BitLocker Drive Encryption, Server Manager, NAP, and WTS—is truly exciting.
You’ve heard of system-level virtualization. Now, take a look at this effective’s product’s approach to application-level virtualization.
By Blake Eno
Readers highlight favorite products: QuickerSoft's TitleBarClock Pro, Good Technology's GoodLink for Exchange, Citrix Systems' Citrix GoToAssist.
By Dustin Puryear
Use these two Web sites to start your search for open-source solutions to meet your project and system needs.
If your IT environment includes Linux systems as well as Windows, you need some basic information about Linux software installation. You'll find it here.
By Ben Smith
How much money can you save your company by paying attention to the usage and efficiency of computers and peripherals? The answer might surprise you.
By Caroline Marwitz
Email antivirus solutions don't necessarily protect SharePoint data. SharePoint-specific antivirus solutions such as those in this buyer's guide help shield collaboration data from infection.
Windows Vista offers many improvements in the business arena, but it also offers terrific enhancements for the home user and mobile user.
By Karen Forster
A faithful reader submits an open letter to Bill Gates about what IT pros in the real world want to see from Microsoft.
By Jeff Fellinge
A new security approach, Network Access Control (NAC), offers significant benefits that can help you protect data in an increasingly mobile world but can be pricey and complicated. Some vendors in this emerging market are already offering alternatives.
Check out what you should look for in a Windows Vista-compatible PC, plus find out why Windows Live OneCare will be a boon to small businesses.
By Trisha Pendley
Sun’s new Windows-capable server is a solid performer.
Windows Vista offers a great number of new features, but it's also missing some key features that you might have heard whispered about.
Windows Vista is a landmark OS that IT pros need to be prepared for. We dive into the OS's essentials and coolest features.
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Our editors share insights from their conversations with Kingston Technology, Netikus, AppSense, and TECSys Development, Inc
This enterprise-class 4-way 64-bit server is setting new benchmarks in performance, thanks to its new dual-core AMD Opteron configuration.
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Pexagon Technology Store-It 1.8" and 2.5" portable USB 2.0 external hard drives
By Ed Roth
The simple yet powerful GPInventory tool runs both RSoP and WMI queries on one or more remote systems and collects the results of those queries.
The 802.1x standard has grown in popularity because its method of authenticating enterprise wireless clients prevents unauthorized access before clients even connect to your network.
By Apostolos Fotakelis
Using PsExec, you can remotely start the execution of a program but let the user who is logged on can complete the installation.
Windows doesn’t offer a built-in group that can manage client computers but not crucial servers, such as DCs. Here are two ways you can create a group to fill this void.
By Randy Franklin Smith
Use CMAK to build a custom setup file that will automatically configure client-side VPN network connections.
By Tony Redmond
Need to find servers quickly when things go wrong? That's the best and most practical reason to use a naming convention. Here's how to do it.
By Mark Minasi
Behold the beauty of the command line as we continue our discussion of Net commands by talking about Net Localgroup, a terrific tool for controlling local groups and group memberships.
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