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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.

• Microsoft Rings in 2010 with Light Patch Tuesday

  Plus: Oracle has a hefty patch cycle; enterprises feel less secure this year than last; more.

• Using MDT and Single-Instance Storage

  Learn how to manage and consolidate multiple custom deployment images.

• IE Zero-Day Flaw Spoils Thanksgiving

  Plus: Microsoft patches can result in black screens; when pandas attack.

• Microsoft's New Search Engine: Bing, Bang, Boom

  Microsoft's new search engine has the consumer goods, but does it do enough for loyal enterprise customers?

• Please Squeeze the Files

  For a lighter, roomier system, a little file compression goes a long way.

• Blowing off Steam

  From Twitter twits to phone-phobes, Doug lets fly with his technological pet peeves.

• Network Navigator

  Automation Anywhere Server could use a major boost in documentation, but is otherwise a solid network-automation product.

• Simple Is Best

  Streamline your batch-management processes with ActiveBatch 7.

• 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.

• Q&A: Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Yousef Khalidi Discusses Private Cloud Migration

  Yousef Khalidi talked about Microsoft's new Azure cloud services at the Interop trade show on Thursday.

• Securing 2010

  Hackers will find ways to keep security experts busy. Keep your eye out for these eight.

• Office 2003 Bug Gets Band-Aid

  Plus, Microsoft explains its Indeo snub; Symantec fixes a Windows issue.

• Why You Need Windows Server 2008 R2

  A host of new features should attract IT pros to this vastly improved product.

• Anatomy of a Web Attack

  Many malware episodes begin innocently enough.

• FCI Can Set You Free

  The Microsoft File Classification Infrastructure can help you simplify data identification.

• Can DirectAccess Replace Your VPN?

  Despite some drawbacks, DirectAccess will likely become the preferred remote-access method as Windows 7 becomes more prevalent.

• TechNet Magazine Makes News

  Five magazines in five years? And they said print was dead.

• VDI VIP

  VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure is better than older versions, but not necessarily appropriate for virtualization beginners.

• Windows 7 Gets Its First Bug

  Plus: hackers try to bypass Windows 7's WAT; Internet Explorer attack can hurt the kernel.

• Windows 7: Deja Vista

  Windows 7 adds a few cool features, but look, feel and performance are not much different from its predecessor.

• Easy Quota Reporting

  Microsoft's quota service has its limitations, but you can't beat the price (free).

• 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.

• PowerShell 2.0: Why It Matters

  Learn how the latest version of Windows PowerShell can help you perform daily tasks and improve your efficiency.

• Microsoft's Future: Crystal Clear

  Here are seven powerful predictions for Microsoft's future.