Reviews


SBS 2003: Room for Improvement

Small Business Server 2003 is stable and easy to maintain, but readers say it could use a few more tools and options.

Plug Those Portable Holes

DeviceWall helps you control those portable storage devices on your network.

70-443: New Generation, New Database Designer

You'll need to come fully prepared to take on exam 70-443, both as a developer and as a database designer. This one is tough.

Still Beating

Neverfail can keep your Exchange server running through just about any disaster.

SQL Server 2005 Is the One to Beat

Super-fast performance, robust toolset and better security options make Microsoft's latest database management system a must for most shops.

Where the Heck Are We?

Microsoft's MapPoint is a solid business-savvy mapping tool, but it needs more frequent updates.

Your Network at Your Fingertips

Manage multiple jobs across multiple platforms from a single console.

On Track and On Time

Group Policy Manager keeps a tight grip on policy updates.

BizTalk Server: Getting Better All the Time

Users say Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 -- and the 2006 version -- significantly ease enterprise application integration.

Kill Two Birds with One Stone

NetChk Protect combines the functionality of Shavlik's patching and anti-spyware tools in a single console.

Schedule Jobs the Easy Way

The latest version of SmartBatch helps you centralize and streamline Windows job scheduling.

Manage the Forest and the Trees

Administer your entire Active Directory domain from one location.

Allow Me to Demonstrate

When your many job responsibilities include "teacher," these demonstration tools can help get the message across.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Is Well Worth the Wait

Users say the long-awaited new version of Microsoft’s customer relationship management (CRM) software fixes a host of problems.

One-Image Network

Universal Imaging Utility's single master image can streamline your imaging process.

No Entrance, No Exit

These tools can help you use Group Policy to restrict access to USB ports and various hardware devices.

Ready for the Big Time

The Enterprise Edition of ISA 2004 provides centralized management and unmatched scalability.

Worry-Free Web Server

Users say Apache 2.0 is a robust, flexible and secure Web server that just plain works.

Monitor Globally, Manage Locally

Take a large-scale view of your network traffic and topology.

Battle of the Blades

Blade servers from HP and IBM help you pack the maximum amount of storage into the least amount of space.