By Brien Posey, 04/25/2007
This summary outlines the most important points about backing up each of the different server roles.
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.
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.
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 ...
By Readers, 04/25/2007
If you're upgrading from Win2K to Windows 2003, here's one gotcha you need to know about.
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.
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.
By Cris Banson, 04/25/2007
Things are a little different in the realm of Virtual Server.
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 ...
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.
By John Savill, 04/25/2007
John Savill discusses Vista's reduced functionality mode, generating a database-creation script, and setting Vista battery options.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
By John Savill, 04/25/2007
Learn about SQL Server's feature that lets you use scripts for database creation.
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.
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, ...
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 ...
By Blake Eno, 04/25/2007
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. Product Spotlight: CiRBA's CiRBA data center intelligence solution.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.