Get Past the Gaps in SharePoint
Strategies for overcoming 3 shortcomings in your Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services implementation. Ethan Wilansky, et al.
Designing an Enterprise WSUS Deployment
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 business. Dan Holme
Exchange 12: The 64-Bit Question
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. Tony Redmond
Behind the Scenes with RMS
The risk of unauthorized data distribution is forcing today’s enterprise to look for persistent data protection. Microsoft’s solution is Windows RMS. John Howie
Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 in the Real World
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 migration. Readers
COLUMNS
SFU in R2
Where Windows-UNIX interoperability is concerned, Microsoft is walking its talk. Karen Forster
Not News: Security Is Your #1 IIS Concern
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 of features. Karen Forster
VM Performance Tips
Virtual machine flexibility comes at the cost of performance. Use these tips to accelerate both Microsoft and VMware VM products. Michael Otey
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Astaro's Astaro Security Gateway 6.1 Trisha Pendley
Get Smart: Enterprise Antispyware
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 Sweeper Enterprise, and see which one impressed our editor the most. Jeff Fellinge
KVM over IP Switches
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 of more than 70 products. Jason Bovberg
Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Solidcore Systems, Sana Security, GFI Security, and Faronics. Editors
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: AVTECH Software's Room Alert, PaperCut Software’s PaperCut NG, Super Flexible Software’s Super Flexible File Synchronizer, and Network Automation’s AutoMate. Blake Eno
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Latest Advancements in SSL Technology There are a variety of different kinds of SSL to explore to ensure customer data is kept confidential and secure. In this paper, we will discuss some of these SSL advances to help you decide which would be best for your organization.
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