Readers reflect back to the days when naming their servers involved imagination and the ability to possess a sense of humor.
- By Paul Desmond
- 10/01/2005
Quest Software's Spotlight on Active Directory 6.0 is worth a close look for anyone tasked with AD performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Doug Barney is fed up with spyware, and is determined that something must be done about it infiltrating our computers.
The new version of Windows Server 2003 has some components directly targed at security pros, but they may not be what your network needs. Joern Wettern takes a detailed look to help you decide.
- By Joern Wettern
- 10/01/2005
Scott shares his take on Microsoft's recent Software Assurance changes and the current state of asset management.
- By Scott Braden
- 09/21/2005
Microsoft should keep shooting for the stars, even if it only reaches a few.
Linux is on the loose with the Redmond audience; Argent writes in to clear up details about its product.
A comical take on what we might expect from Redmond when it releases its new server -- whenever that may be.
- By Paul Desmond
- 09/01/2005
Mr. Script dissects a VBA application that automates processes so you can side-step any pitfalls along the way.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2005
Does Microsoft have the right Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution for you?
- By Joern Wettern
- 09/01/2005
Microsoft beta products: A look at what's coming, when it's coming and why you should care.
With changes in rebate percentages for LARs and Software Assurance, Microsoft is emphasizing service over reseller, Enterprise over Select Agreements.
- By Scott Braden
- 08/30/2005
After years of unfulfilled promises, biometrics products are finally entering the mainstream. Here's a look at some of the most common solutions offered and how they measure up against each other.
- By Joern Wettern
- 08/01/2005
Microsoft's desktop monopoly may not last forever, at least not for <i>Redmond</i>'s editor in chief.
Linux in a <i>Redmond</i> book; impressive Q&As and a reader who disagreed with our Security Advisor's opinion about DMZs.
Well worth the wait, Beta Man looks at what can be expected with the next version of SQL Server.
Bill Boswell covers Microsoft's DPM in his last column as <span class="a11">Redmond</span> says a fond farewell to its favorite Windows Insider.
- By Bill Boswell
- 08/01/2005
Amid the Internet blog din you can find a few gems, including these, many of which are written by Microsoft employees sharing inside dope and insightful tips.
- By Paul Desmond
- 08/01/2005
A script that uses Devcon.exe to disable dirty connections when the computer is connected to the corporate (private) network, compliments of a Mr. Script reader.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2005
If you have less than 250 PCs, you need to read this.
- By Scott Braden
- 07/18/2005