05/01/2006
May 2006 - SQL Server 2005 Is a Winner
Redmond magazine's 2006 Readers' Choice Awards; Part II of Tour de SQL -- administrative features; 20 portable apps; Microsoft Live report card; and more.
In-Depth
Every year, the Tour de France is won or lost in the mountains. In this stage of our tour of SQL Server 2005, we look at the critical administrative features that make or break the new database.
Find out how your favorite tools fared in more than 40 categories.
Super-fast performance, robust toolset and better security options make Microsoft's latest database management system a must for most shops.
Never install software again! We look at 20 top portable apps, from office suites to IP scanners.
Exam Reviews
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.
Product Reviews
Neverfail can keep your Exchange server running through just about any disaster.
Barney's Rubble
Do we rely on our electronic counterparts too much?
Beta Man
Check all your voice, text and fax messages through Exchange 12.
Foley on Microsoft
Mary Jo explains what the Live services are all about and how she rates their success so far.
Letters to Redmond
Windows alternatives, Vista beta testing, and more.
Mr. Roboto
Use this script to find out which time zones your computers are in.
Never Again
Hell hath no fury like two employees scorned.
Security Advisor
Joern takes a look at Microsoft's new Live security services.
Windows Insider
Secure non-Microsoft server apps with your own SCW extensions.
News
Microsoft has agreed to license infoUSA's business listings database to beef up the software company's online local search offerings.
Microsoft Corp. is expanding its local, photo-based search service into the United Kingdom, and adding traffic information for the U.S. service.
Is the latest Vista slip a disaster or just a distraction?
Google Inc. on Wednesday fired another salvo aimed at maintaining the lead in Internet search while making its software more accessible outside Web browsers in its ongoing duel with rivals Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc.
The company behind the BlackBerry on Thursday said it will launch its mobile e-mail service in China, where it already has homegrown competition: the Redberry.