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In this special issue, we examine alternatives and add-ons to Microsoft business servers to help you increase functionality, tweak capability, expand management options, simplify administration, and work more effectively.


Extending MIIS 2003 Functionality

By Debra Littlejohn Shinder, 05/11/2004

Maximize the functionality of Microsoft Identity Integration Server with tools for management-console integration, password managment, cross-platform integration, and ...

Add Value to Windows Server System

By Michael Otey, 05/11/2004

Third-party add-ons to the Windows Server System family make your job easier and help you do it more effectively.

Building on to SharePoint Products and Technologies

By Kevin Laahs, 05/11/2004

Discover add-on products that can enhance the collaboration and knowledge-sharing capabilities of WSS and SPS.

Get More from Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2003

By Kieran McCorry, 05/11/2004

Take a look at several third-party products for Live Communications Server that can enhance your security, IM archiving, manageability, reporting, and accessibility needs.

Third Parties Enhance Microsoft's Systems Management Efforts

By Ed Roth, 05/11/2004

Get the scoop on Microsoft’s management strategy and third-party products that complement or extend SMS and MOM.

Improving on ISA Server

By Thomas W. Shinder, 05/11/2004

Add support for multiple Internet connections, virus scanning, enhanced log analysis and reporting, and more to Microsoft's firewall.

The Windows Storage Ecosystem

By Mark Smith, 05/11/2004

Find out how Windows Storage Server 2003 takes Windows a step closer to becoming the predominant platform for enterprise networked storage.

Alternatives to MIIS

By Debra Littlejohn Shinder, 05/11/2004

Learn about additional vendors and products that can help you with identity management.

Pump Up SQL Server 2000

By Michael Otey, 05/11/2004

Add muscle to the database's capabilities with auditing and security, BI, reporting, and other types of third-party tools.

Beef Up Exchange with Add-On Software

By Paul Robichaux, 05/11/2004

Survey four types of Exchange add-on software—antivirus, antispam, backup and recovery, and document management—and learn what questions to ask to help you choose the right add-on ...


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White Papers

Get your Windows 7 deployment off to the right start by implementing PC lockdown. A locked-down environment is easier and cheaper to support since users are less likely to make unnecessary changes to the core system configuration - read more here!

Essential Guides

Is your iSCSI "lossy"? The reality is that most off-the-shelf Ethernet hardware deployed for iSCSI can lose packets, resulting in slow performance or application downtime. Learn how to assess your current iSCSI infrastructure and engineer an advanced iSCSI SAN infrastructure.

Web Seminars

What's the best way to keep your network safe from malware? In this web seminar, security expert Greg Shields suggests an alternative method to the traditional blacklisting approach that is common with anti-virus and anti-malware solutions.

eLearning Series

We bring the experts direct to you to share their real-world perspective and expertise. During each event, three sessions stream in real time, so you can learn, ask questions, and get solutions.
Upcoming event: Getting the Most with Exchange 2010 with Paul Robichaux

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