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Vista's ADMX Marks the Spot

Getting to know XML.

Does Vista Matter?

A look at Vista's security enhancements and just how much they can help your network.

Windows Vista Down; On to Windows 7?

Looking ahead to a whole new breed of Windows.

Dealing with Multiple Microsoft Licensing Agreements

You can almost always bring these together -- and save money in the process. Our licensing guru Scott Braden shows you how.

8 AD Mistakes You May Have Missed

Keep getting error messages? Check this list for something you might have overlooked.

Step by Secure Step

With a little prioritization, setting up a network security plan doesn't have to eat up all your time.

Password Please?

The PWDMan tool can help make changing the password settings on multiple systems a breeze.

SOA Explained

Judith Hurwitz, Robin Bloor, Carol Baroudi and Marcia Kaufman explain Service Oriented Architecture in this book for "Dummies."

Breathing New Life into Microsoft 'Live'

After a frenzied start, why is Live now laying low?

Lucky I Didn't Blow Up

When upgrading hard drives, make sure your wires aren't crossed.

The 'Net Doesn't Know Everything!

Some answers are much more than a few mouse clicks away.

[email protected]: Jan. 2007

This month, readers weigh in on Vista, life as an IT consultant and the magic of the Unix "file" command.

2007 Licensing Resolutions

Our licensing and negotiation guru Scott Braden walks you through what you can do now make sure your Microsoft licensing costs stay in check through the new year.

A New Meaning for CIO?

Emmett won't be surprised if the "I" in CIO soon stands for integration instead of information.

Clean Up Your Room

Two-steps to sanity ... er ... a cleaner server.

Auditing Locally Shared Folders

Here’s a script that enumerates all shared folders on all computers in your domain.

Hacker Toolkit Cloaks Browser Exploits

Plus: Yahoo! e-mail addresses getting rejected by U.K. site, and yet another Microsoft exploit -- this time for PowerPoint.

Microsoft Prognostications: What's Up in 2007?

Which of these will you hold your breath for?

Saving the World: One Line at a Time

There's a heart underneath Microsoft's muscle.

Agility Is for Managers, Too

Is there a better way to to deliver a working product on schedule and under budget? A review of Mike Cohen's "Agile Estimating and Planning."

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