How to install and configure Active Directory Rights Management Services to lock down your organization's files and shares.
Create a comprehensive access policy to files and shares with these Windows permission management tools.
- By Derek Schauland
- 03/05/2014
In wake of last year's revelations of government surveillance, IT can protect files from prying eyes. When it comes to encryption, you're better protected when you hold the keys.
Microsoft moves to make the cloud version of its Active Directory service more appealing by letting you create and edit groups.
You can administer both virtualization platforms through a single pane of glass using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2.
As tablets and convertible PCs change the way enterprises operate, see how companies of all sizes are choosing Windows 8 over the Apple iPad and Android-based devices.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 02/05/2014
Exchange 2003 loses product support in April, but switching from it won't be easy.
The new manager found in System Center 2012 R2 allows for simple resource movement between environments.
Besides bringing more programmers into the fold, the key to Windows success will be support for additional languages in Visual Studio.
Microsoft's tweaks make it easier to fail over to a second datacenter when issues occur.
The new mobile-centric vision for Windows 8 will have IT pros running to keep up.
Here's a breakdown of what's new with RD Gateway and how you can use it paired with Windows Server.
- By Kristin Griffin , Freek Berson
- 12/24/2013
Migrating to new platforms such as mobile devices and the cloud, boosting security and new usage models such as social networking and analyzing big data in real time, will drive this year's IT initiatives.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/23/2013
With new processors and Windows 8.1 now available, PC makers are offering the widest assortment of systems to date.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/16/2013
Microsoft's latest Surface model running the full desktop version of Windows 8.1 is a definite upgrade over last year's model. But, at its steep price, will you be ditching your laptop for it?
- By Derek Schauland
- 12/12/2013
Microsoft says SharePoint customers are moving online but security, privacy and app compatibility are key barriers. A Redmond magazine reader survey suggests the transition will take time. Find out why.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 12/03/2013
Securely share documents in the cloud using the latest version of Microsoft's flagship collaboration and content management system.
- By Benjamin Niaulin
- 12/01/2013
With its Windows Azure Backup Service, Microsoft is giving enterprises yet another choice when it comes to data backup in the cloud.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) have become more viable for boosting enterprise application performance and now the new Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 adds improved SSD support.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 11/04/2013
Here's how to connect four backup and recovery software tools to the Microsoft public cloud to protect and archive your data.
- By Derek Schauland
- 11/01/2013