Beta Man


Windows PowerShell: Command Performance

Windows PowerShell is almost ready for prime time.

HTTP Traffic Cop

Major enhancements to ISA Server 2006 include better bandwidth controls and improved monitoring.

Deja Vu

ISA Server 2006 is similar to its predecessor, but there's enough new stuff to make it worth a look.

Exchange Lockdown

Security is the focus of the latest Exchange 12 beta.

Exchange 12: Unified Messaging Rules

Check all your voice, text and fax messages through Exchange 12.

Exchange 12: Better Than Ever

64-bit power, better management add up to a compelling product.

Windows Goes High Performance

Microsoft joins the supercomputing race with Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003.

IE’s Extreme Security Makeover

Microsoft throws in a bevy of new features in Internet Explorer 7 to improve security -- but are they enough?

Just Browsing, Thanks

Microsoft finally catches up with its competitors with features like tabbed browsing and integrated RSS feeds in Internet Explorer 7.

PolicyMaker Does Its Share

Extend Group Policy settings with DesktopStandard's PolicyMaker Share Manager

Password Policy Done Right

Supplement Active Directory's weak password management tools with Specops' Password Policy.

Spotlight Lights Up AD

Quest Software's Spotlight on Active Directory 6.0 is worth a close look for anyone tasked with AD performance tuning and troubleshooting.

What I Beta Tested on My Summer Vacation

Microsoft beta products: A look at what's coming, when it's coming and why you should care.

At Long Last: SQL Server 2005

Well worth the wait, Beta Man looks at what can be expected with the next version of SQL Server.

Virtual Server Grows Up

Beta Man highlights the enhancements Service Pack 1 brings to Virtual Server 2005.

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