Readers say VMware's desktop virtualization tool, although pricier than Microsoft's free Virtual PC, is definitely worth the money.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 12/01/2006
The pieces are out there, but fitting them together has proven a long and confusing process.
- By Carolyn April and Ed Scannell
- 12/01/2006
The virtualization locomotive just keeps on coming, and Microsoft has laid new tracks for its licensing.
- By Greg Shields and Steve Kaplan
- 12/01/2006
A focus on application connectivity has put NetManage in the right place at the right time.
- By Peter Varhol
- 12/01/2006
Jumping ship from a career as a systems admin to that of an IT consultant can be stressful but ultimately rewarding. Some Redmond readers tell their tales of wonder and woe.
- By Greg Shields
- 11/01/2006
IP version 6 is poised to revolutionize networking. Here's why you should care and what you need to do to get ready.
Microsoft is pushing Dynamics as one-stop shopping for midsize companies seeking ERP, and as an add-on and integration tool for large enterprises. Should you push for Dynamics in your shop?
As Burgum steps down and Nadella steps up, Microsoft continues its mid-market roll.
Virtual PC may be free, but its lack of key features makes its more expensive competitor increasingly attractive.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 11/01/2006
The new Server Core is a stripped-down, rock-solid version of Longhorn.
Itching to deploy Microsoft's powerful new SharePoint portal server technology? Better know what you're getting yourself into first.
Spying, blackmailing and thievery -- are there criminals in your IT shop?
Now that it's free and has "official" Linux support, users find Virtual Server 2005 R2 a more compelling option.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 10/01/2006
We put these rivals' tools to the test in a win, lose or draw contest. The overall winner just might surprise you.
- By Michael Desmond
- 09/01/2006
With Novell emerging as a Linux powerhouse, CEO Ron Hovsepian sets his sites on Microsoft.
Salaries have gone up for the third time in as many years, according to the 11th annual survey of compensation and benefits. So, are you getting what you deserve?
- By Michael Domingo
- 09/01/2006
Get a grip on your networked assets with the right asset management tool.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 09/01/2006
An interview with a leading proponent of Agile software development practices.
- By Kathleen Richards
- 08/16/2006
Windows Server 2003 R2 and the new DFS.
Are you the master of your Windows domain?
- By Doug Barney and Michael Desmond
- 08/01/2006