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Bridge the Gaps: Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server

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Microsoft is happy to tell you about the strengths of its products, but where can you learn about the weaknesses? We help you identify SharePoint gaps, but we also show you how to fill them.


Get Smart: Enterprise Antispyware

By Jeff Fellinge, 01/30/2006

These three standouts have a single-minded focus: detect and remove spyware. Check out our review of CounterSpy Enterprise, Trend Micro Anti-Spyware Enterprise Edition, and Spy ...

I/O, I/O

By Tony Redmond, 01/30/2006

I/O operations per second (IOPS) in Exchange Server 2003 and earlier can cause a lot of work for Exchange admins.

Data Domain DD460

By Adam Carheden, 01/30/2006

Disk-based backups at tape-based prices.

Vendor Briefings

By Editors, 01/30/2006

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Solidcore Systems, Sana Security, GFI Security, and Faronics.

Portal Power

By Anne Grubb, 01/30/2006

Since moving to Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 3 years ago, InterKnowlogy developers and IT staff have the information they need at their fingertips.

Get Past the Gaps in SharePoint

By Jeff Sandler, 01/30/2006

Strategies for overcoming 3 shortcomings in your Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services implementation.

What's Hot

By Blake Eno, 01/30/2006

Readers highlight favorite products: AVTECH Software's Room Alert, PaperCut Software’s PaperCut NG, Super Flexible Software’s Super Flexible File Synchronizer, and Network ...

Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 in the Real World

By Readers, 01/30/2006

Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory (AD) is a special challenge for small networks. Here’s a proven step-by-step process for this ...

Not News: Security Is Your #1 IIS Concern

By Karen Forster, 01/30/2006

Microsoft discusses IIS 7.0—its new task-oriented UI, rewritten from scratch; its ability to monitor activity in real time; elimination of the IIS metabase; and componentization ...

Do It Yourself with SelfSSL

By Mark Minasi, 01/30/2006

Quickly generate SSL server certificates with this handy IIS resource kit tool.

RMS Encryption

By John Howie, 01/30/2006

When an RMS Client requests an EUL (or CLC) to protect content, the RMS Licensing Server generates a random symmetric key and encrypts the content with it.

KVM over IP Switches

By Jason Bovberg, 01/30/2006

KVM over IP switches provide a cost-efficient way to control remote systems and devices from one console. Learn more about KVM over IP technology and compare prices and features ...

Tired of Web Ads? Fight Back with DNS

By Apostolos Fotakelis, 01/30/2006

One reader has come up with a creative way to fight annoying Web ads.

Ask the Experts

By Randy Franklin Smith, 01/30/2006

Letting a User Start and Stop Services Without Granting the User Administrator Privileges

By Randy Franklin Smith, 01/30/2006

You can use ACLs to grant services specific start and stop permissions.

What You Need to Know About Microsoft's x64 Server Product Plans

By Paul Thurrott, 01/30/2006

What do Longhorn Server, Windows Compute Cluster Server, and Windows Vista have in common? The x64 platform.

Set Up Site Search

By Jeff Sandler, 01/30/2006

Quick tips about using Windows SharePoint Services' site search.

Kerio MailServer 6.1

By Michael Otey, 01/30/2006

SMBs can get satisfaction with this substitute for Exchange Server.

VM Performance Tips

By Michael Otey, 01/30/2006

Virtual machine flexibility comes at the cost of performance. Use these tips to accelerate both Microsoft and VMware VM products.

Behind the Scenes with RMS

By John Howie, 01/30/2006

The risk of unauthorized data distribution is forcing today’s enterprise to look for persistent data protection. Microsoft’s solution is Windows RMS.

SFU in R2

By Karen Forster, 01/30/2006

Where Windows-UNIX interoperability is concerned, Microsoft is walking its talk.

Exchange 12: The 64-Bit Question

By Tony Redmond, 01/30/2006

Microsoft has announced that the next version of Exchange will be 64-bit only. Find out the reasons behind this decision—and what it means for Exchange admins.

Designing an Enterprise WSUS Deployment

By Dan Holme, 01/30/2006

Implementing a robust, reliable patch-management solution for a large business requires forethought. Make sure you address all key considerations when deploying WSUS in a large ...

Creating a New Certificate Template in Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition

By Randy Franklin Smith, 01/30/2006

Windows 2003 Standard Edition CAs can issue only a limited set of certificates, so for some certificates, you might require Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition.

Displaying a Prompt Before Outlook Closes

By Sue Mosher, 01/30/2006

Here's a tip for users who accidentally close Outlook.

New & Improved

By Trisha Pendley, 01/30/2006

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Astaro's Astaro Security Gateway 6.1

Congratulations, You're a Manager. Now What?

By Ben Smith, 01/30/2006

If you're a new IT manager, here's a 100-day plan for making a successful transition to your new role.

Solutions in Store

By Tony Redmond, 01/30/2006

A 64-bit Exchange Server product will solve many of the Information Store's greatest challenges.

A Drawback to Bundles

By Jeff Fellinge, 01/30/2006

Some vendors bundle spyware with other features. Bundles are useful, but often can't be used with standalone products that duplicate part of their functionality.


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