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Deploying Office 2007: The Positives and the Pitfalls

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Learn how to customize and deploy an Office 2007 installation. Office 2007 deployment is very different from that of previous versions; find out how the new product might throw a wrench into your typical installation procedure.


Exchange 2007 Server Roles and Backup Techniques

By Brien Posey, 04/25/2007

This summary outlines the most important points about backing up each of the different server roles.

Managing the Underperformer

By Ben Smith, 04/25/2007

Turning an underperforming employee into a high-level achiever is far from easy, but it can be one of the most satisfying accomplishments of your career.

Bit9 Parity

By Eric B. Rux, 04/25/2007

If you need total control over the software your users run, check out this simple, flexible, and effective tool.

The Multicore Match-Up

By Michael Otey, 04/25/2007

The battle between Intel and AMD to create faster, more powerful processors has led to successful dual-core models, and quad-core processors and beyond are on the way. Find out ...

Windows Server 2003 R2 Gotcha

By Readers, 04/25/2007

If you're upgrading from Win2K to Windows 2003, here's one gotcha you need to know about.

Where Do I Find It in Office 2007?

By Michael Otey, 04/25/2007

Office 2007's Ribbon UI looks cool, but does it let you easily find what you need? Here's how to find 10 commonly used features.

Policy-Based Management of Desktop Antivirus Products

By John Green, 04/25/2007

We've taken alook at how five products offer central policy-based management of desktop ansd server antivirus software.

Microsoft Virtual Server Backup Guidelines

By Cris Banson, 04/25/2007

Things are a little different in the realm of Virtual Server.

Let’s Get Organized: File Server Basics

By Eric B. Rux, 04/25/2007

A disorganized file server can be costly in terms of hardware, storage, and user productivity. This article introduces you to some basic ways you can clean up and optimize your ...

Discovering the Midmarket Opportunity

By Karen Forster, 04/25/2007

Microsof is turning its attention to midsized businesses, and that's good news for companies that realize the importance of investing in IT.

Letters@windowsitpro.com

By Editors, 04/25/2007

Ask the Experts

By John Savill, 04/25/2007

John Savill discusses Vista's reduced functionality mode, generating a database-creation script, and setting Vista battery options.

What You Need to Know About More Vista Security Technologies

By Paul Thurrott, 04/25/2007

In April's issue, Paul covered BitLocker and User Account Control (UAC), but Vista's security features go much deeper.

Configuring Critical Battery Levels on a Vista Machine

By John Savill, 04/25/2007

Learn how to set the low and critical battery levels on a Vista machine and specify what actions the machine performs when the battery reaches those levels.

HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form Factor PC

By Michael Otey, 04/25/2007

HP does a lot right with the dc5750, making it a good choice for bringing Vista compatibility to your business.

Getting to Know Office 2007

By Dan Holme, 04/25/2007

Microsoft Office 2007 tips will help your users work with the system: using the Ribbon UI, finding macro options, converting the trial version of Office 2007 to the full release ...

Customizing and Deploying Office 2007

By Dan Holme, 04/25/2007

Because Office 2007 is so different from previous Office versions, you'll have to learn how to customize and deploy an Office 2007 installation that has been configured to your ...

Readers Review Hot Products

By Blake Eno, 04/25/2007

Readers highlight their favorite products: SysOp Tools' Password Reminder Pro for Windows Active Directory, Proofpoint's Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway P-Series, ...

Automate the Windows 2003 Defragmenter Without Paying Extra

By Readers, 04/25/2007

Windows 2003 comes with a defragmenter, but you need a third-party program to automate its use. If your budget is tight, there's an alternative. You can use defrg.bat, a free ...

SharePoint Extends a Nonprofit’s Reach

By Anne Grubb, 04/25/2007

MIS director Richard Drolet discusses the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven's success in using SharePoint to coordinate the efforts of its disparate affiliates and its ...

Using Scripts for SQL Server Database Creation

By John Savill, 04/25/2007

Learn about SQL Server's feature that lets you use scripts for database creation.

Backing Up Exchange Server 2007

By Brien Posey, 04/25/2007

The new roles-based architecture in Exchange 2007 means you'll likely have to change many of your backup processes.

Forefront Client Security

By Jeff Fellinge, 04/25/2007

Microsoft Forefront Client Security is an ambitious security product that provides valuable protection against all kinds of malware. SMBs might find installation cumbersome, ...

Selling Role-Based Security

By Eric B. Rux, 04/25/2007

When you decide to implement role-based security in your organization, it helps to predict the questions that decision makers will have about the shift. Here are some ways you can ...

New & Improved

By Blake Eno, 04/25/2007

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. Product Spotlight: CiRBA's CiRBA data center intelligence solution.

Icacls: The New and Improved Cacls?

By Mark Minasi, 04/25/2007

Icacls is a new permissions-focused command-line tool in Vista. Although it appears to be a complete Cacls replacement, it’s not. Here's how it differs.

How ADFS "Does" Identity Federation

By Jan De Clercq, 04/25/2007

Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) lets you allow designated users access to your network—but to use ADFS, you need to know about ADFS components and the claim ...

SharePointers

By Bob Mixon, 04/25/2007

Bob Mixon answers your questions about linking a SharePoint list to Outlook, SharePoint navigation, and changing SharePoint's site structure.

Virtualizing Disaster Recovery

By Cris Banson, 04/25/2007

Here are the various options for applying virtualization technology to disaster recovery in an environment that uses local SCSI storage.


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