Columns

Beta Man: Small Business Server 2008: SysAdmin in a Box August 2008 • by Peter Varhol This Microsoft bundle can actually help small businesses forego a systems administrator. full story

Barney's Rubble: Memories of Bill August 2008 • by Doug Barney Doug shares some memorable face-offs with Microsoft's erstwhile chairman. full story

Never Again: Listen to the People You Hire August 2008 • by Anonymous Communication problems with upper management set one company back a couple grand. full story

Mr. Roboto: Self-Efficiency August 2008 • by Jeffery Hicks Here are a few common-sense tips for making life behind the IT desk a little better. full story

Windows Insider: The World's Best Configuration Manager Queries: Part II August 2008 • by Greg Shields Readers submit more of their prized queries for everything from checking maintenance windows to deploying software. full story

Security Advisor: Virtual Security August 2008 • by Joern Wettern Virtualization heralds a brave new world of security. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to securing a virtual infrastructure. full story

Foley on Microsoft: Microsoft Leaks Like a Sieve August 2008 • by Mary Jo Foley The company tries to plug the information drain after Gates' departure. full story

Beta Man: Working Together July 2008 • by Peter Varhol Forefront Stirling's integrated components give it an edge over single-purpose products. full story

Barney's Rubble: Cloudy Cloud Costs July 2008 • by Doug Barney Hang on to your wallets -- Microsoft's lineup of online services probably won't come free. full story

Never Again: Please Tell Me That Was a DDS-2 Tape July 2008 • by Derryl Steib Of all the times to have a backup crisis, it had to be the eve of Y2K. full story

Never Again: Which One Is for Production? July 2008 • by Byron Sisson Better make sure...especially when you're working with credit card information. full story

Mr. Roboto: At Your Self-Service July 2008 • by Jeffery Hicks Directory Update puts users in charge of their own Active Directory administration. full story

Windows Insider: Best Configuration Manager Queries July 2008 • by Greg Shields Readers share their tried-and-true SCCM queries. full story

Security Advisor: Forget Your Passwords July 2008 • by Joern Wettern There are plenty of easier and more secure ways to authenticate users. full story

Foley on Microsoft: Does Live Mesh Have a Business Future? July 2008 • by Mary Jo Foley Microsoft's reticence notwithstanding, many people are excited about what Live Mesh can offer. full story