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Ensuring High Availability in Exchange Server 2010
Exchange Server 2010 incorporates a number of high-availability features that system admins will find useful, including a new database availability groups (DAG) feature.
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Windows on a Stick
Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security.
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5 Tips for Cybersecurity-Training Your Workplace
Companies may hope training programs will keep users on the straight-and-narrow security path. But how can you tell whether -- and to what extent -- the message is sticking?
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Please Squeeze the Files
For a lighter, roomier system, a little file compression goes a long way.
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PowerShell 2.0: Why It Matters
Learn how the latest version of Windows PowerShell can help you perform daily tasks and improve your efficiency.
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Simple Is Best
Streamline your batch-management processes with ActiveBatch 7.
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IT Training on the Cheap
Keep your IT knowledge up-to-date without breaking the bank with these simple tips.
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PowerShell: The Next Generation
PowerShell 2.0 introduces many shiny new features that are built on a solid 1.0 core first delivered in 2006.
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Windows 7 Gets Its First Bug
Plus: hackers try to bypass Windows 7's WAT; Internet Explorer attack can hurt the kernel.
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FCI Can Set You Free
The Microsoft File Classification Infrastructure can help you simplify data identification.
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Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Improving the Branch Office Experience
Get the skinny on the benefits and drawbacks of BrancheCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases.
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Securing 2010
Hackers will find ways to keep security experts busy. Keep your eye out for these eight.
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Using MDT and Single-Instance Storage
Learn how to manage and consolidate multiple custom deployment images.
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Blowing off Steam
From Twitter twits to phone-phobes, Doug lets fly with his technological pet peeves.
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Office 2003 Bug Gets Band-Aid
Plus, Microsoft explains its Indeo snub; Symantec fixes a Windows issue.
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Flocking to Windows 7
After only a few months of availability, many are already moving to Windows 7. Here, readers offer tips and best practices for others making the flight away from Windows XP or Windows Vista.
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VDI VIP
VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is better than older versions, but not necessarily appropriate for virtualization beginners.
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5 Steps to a More Secure Datacenter
In the age of virtualization and cloud computing, administrators need a holistic approach.
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Company Draws Out the Suspense over IE
Security firm says it has found more holes in the browser, but they're holding off on the specifics. Plus: the IE patch took some time; China denies responsibility over Google attacks.
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Anatomy of a Web Attack
Many malware episodes begin innocently enough.
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Why You Need Windows Server 2008 R2
A host of new features should attract IT pros to this vastly improved product.
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Windows 7: Deja Vista
Windows 7 adds a few cool features, but look, feel and performance are not much different from its predecessor.
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Don't Be Hatin'
Microsoft's detractors may have softened their views a bit over the last few years, but there's still no shortage of haters. Especially on the Internet.
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The Problem with Disk Encryption
Here's a dirty little secret: When an encrypted hard drive goes bad, data could still be permanently lost.
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Network Navigator
Automation Anywhere Server could use a major boost in documentation, but is otherwise a solid network-automation product.