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Spend less time contacting and more time actually communicating. Learn how Microsoft's unified communications (UC) merges VoIP, conferencing, IM, and email into one interface that you can access from your computer or mobile device.


Windows Vista Zero Touch Installations with BDD

By Rhonda Layfield, 11/28/2007

Follow this step-by-step explanation of a Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) using Business Desktop Deployment 2007 (BDD) and Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) to distribute the ...

The Mobile Device Landscape

By Tony Redmond, 11/28/2007

See how the three major mobile device families shake out in terms of device shipments over the next several years.

Upgrading to Exchange Server 2007, Part 2

By Brien Posey, 11/28/2007

Upgrade to Outlook 2007 and then migrate legacy mailboxes from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 using the new Move Mailbox wizard.

Centrally Control IE 7.0 Settings With Vista's Administrative Template

By Readers, 11/28/2007

Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0 lets you centrally control RSS and other settings. If you're running Windows Vista, you can use Vista's Administrative Template files and Group Policy ...

10 Important Kerberos Facts

By Rick Sneddon, 11/28/2007

Kerberos authentication protocol facts give you background on this three-headed watchdog, which offers complex yet highly effective security.

PC-to-Laptop Synchronization Tools

By Caroline Marwitz, 11/28/2007

If you're thinking about introducing a synchronization product into your environment, you've come to the right place. This buyers' guide gathers the big players and the free tools ...

Ask the Experts

By Darren Mar-Elia, 11/28/2007

Discover the reasons why client machines might not be processing Group Policy and learn about patching multiple images in a WIM file.

New & Improved

By Editors, 11/28/2007

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOLIGHT: Strangeloop Networks' Strangeloop AppScaler.

Building a Business Case for UC

By Keith Lynch, 11/28/2007

By following our expert’s advice, you can create a compelling business case, even if you’ve never done so before and find the very idea frightening.

Windows IT Pro: A Good Career Choice for Your Kids?

By Jeff James, 11/28/2007

The information technology job market is healthy, yet some IT workers would advise their children to avoid tech careers because of job stress and long work hours. Windows IT Pro ...

The Inevitability of IPv6, Part 2

By John Howie, 11/28/2007

You know how IPv6 addressing works, and now you want to know how to install and configure IPv6 in your Windows network. You want to know how to use IPv6 to communicate, even if ...

VMware Workstation and Server Differences

By Michael Otey, 11/28/2007

Find out which virtualization product best fits your needs

Windows Vista’s Wireless Security

By Damir Dizdarevic, 11/28/2007

Use Vista’s wireless networking features to enhance wireless security from the client side.

LG Flatron Monitor with DisplayLink USB Multi-MonitorTechnology

By Jason Bovberg, 11/28/2007

Plug into a USB port on your computer to add multi-monitor display.

Use Kerberos to Secure MOSS 2007

By Ethan Wilansky, 11/28/2007

Kerberos is the best authentication method for many MOSS implementations—but it's also highly complex. Learn which Kerberos authentication features you need, how to configure ...

Patching Multiple Images in a WIM File

By John Savill, 11/28/2007

Learn what to do if you need to add patches or drivers to multiple images in a Windows Imaging Format (WIM) file.

letters@windowsitpro.com

By Editors, 11/28/2007

Readers bring up good points about the ultimate Windows power tool, a "free utility" that actually isn't, and more

Paul’s Picks

By Paul Thurrott, 11/28/2007

SQL Server 2008 and Windows XP SP3 releases will quicken your pulse—XP SP3 aggregates all of the previously released XP fixes and releases; and SQL Server 2008 moves SQL Server ...

Mount and Dismount VHD Images on Command

By Apostolos Fotakelis, 11/28/2007

If you're running Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1, you can use a command-line utility named VHD Mount to mount a .vhd file so that you can see its contents.

Readers Review Hot Products

By Jeff James, 11/28/2007

Straight talk from readers about the products they use: EqualLogic's PS300E/PS400E and the KBOX 1100 from KACE Networks.

HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC

By Michael Otey, 11/28/2007

Looking for PCs for your users? The HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC offers power at a low price.

Unified Communications Duo: OCS 2007 and Exchange 2007

By Paul Robichaux, 11/28/2007

Call a contact, view a message-waiting alert, or redirect a call. These are just a few examples of how UC products are merging VoIP, conferencing, IM, and email into one ...

2 More PDF Utilities to Lighten Your Computer's Load

By Readers, 11/28/2007

Here are two PDF utilities that are easy on your computer's resources and on your budget. And they even work on Windows Vista.

What You Need to Know About How Windows Server 2008 Developed

By Paul Thurrott, 11/28/2007

Learn about the build process behind Windows Server 2008—the most customer-driven version of Windows Server yet—and why its development has progressed more smoothly than that of ...

Troubleshooting a Group Policy Processing Error

By Darren Mar-Elia, 11/28/2007

Find out why client machines might be failing to process Group Policy.

So Tell Me, Where Does It Hurt?

By Keith Lynch, 11/28/2007

Here are examples of the kinds of business pain points a UC solution can solve.

Astaro Security Gateway 220

By John Green, 11/28/2007

The Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance is an excellent choice for email encryption, Web filtering, firewall, VPN and other security features, in an easily configurable package.

Microsoft Asks: Who Are You?

By Karen Forster, 11/28/2007

In an attempt to achieve a better connection with IT pros, Microsoft has launched a Web site in which you can showcase your Karaoke videos and other talents, which begs the ...

Scregedit Streamlines Server Core

By Mark Minasi, 11/28/2007

Are you a little rusty with the command line? A little wary of Server Core? Scregedit, a registry tool built specifically to aid the Server Core experience, comes to your rescue.

New Belgium Brews a Potent Unified Communications Combo

By Anne Grubb, 11/28/2007

Brewery IT pros Jay Richardson and Travis Morrison tell how a UC setup based on Microsoft’s integrated email, presence, and conferencing and Cisco VoIP phones will support the ...

2 Tricks to Try When Existing Devices Don't Seem to Work on Vista

By Readers, 11/28/2007

When you roll out Windows Vista, you'll probably find that many of your existing devices don't work. If the manufacturers of those devices haven’t provided new software or ...

Free to Sync

By Caroline Marwitz, 10/16/2007

There are many free tools available that can help you synchronize your desktops and laptops. Start your research here.


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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.
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