The decision to virtualize Exchange can be a difficult one, but it can also pay off for some organizations. Here's what to consider when looking at running Exchange in a virtual environment.
- By J. Peter Bruzzese, Lee Owens
- 04/01/2010
From a scaled-down Office client to the much larger role of Silverlight, here are seven things about Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 preview that stood out at last week's conference.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 03/22/2010
Researcher says read the fine print before connecting to the cloud.
- By John K. Waters
- 03/09/2010
When done right, Enterprise Data Grids offer utility-style computing and easy expansion.
Microsoft's newest productivity suite focuses on the user interface, customization and artistic flourishes.
The idea of the private cloud provides a lot of promise, but the technology is not cheap. Here's what vendors can actually offer today -- and how much it will cost.
- By Eric Beehler
- 03/01/2010
Here are seven powerful predictions for Microsoft's future.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 02/01/2010
A host of new features should attract IT pros to this vastly improved product.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 02/01/2010
Active Directory can crash your whole computing environment if it goes down, but following some tips and performing a few best practices will keep it running smoothly.
- By Greg Shields
- 02/01/2010
Companies may hope training programs will keep users on the straight-and-narrow security path. But how can you tell whether -- and to what extent -- the message is sticking?
After only a few months of availability, many are already moving to Windows 7. Here, readers offer tips and best practices for others making the flight away from Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Learn how the latest version of Windows PowerShell can help you perform daily tasks and improve your efficiency.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 01/01/2010
Keep your IT knowledge up-to-date without breaking the bank with these simple tips.
In the age of virtualization and cloud computing, administrators need a holistic approach.
- By Rutrell Yasin
- 12/09/2009
Get the skinny on the benefits and drawbacks of BrancheCache and DirectAccess, arguably the crown jewels of the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 releases.
Exchange Server 2010 incorporates a number of high-availability features that system admins will find useful, including a new database availability groups (DAG) feature.
- By William R. Stanek
- 12/02/2009
Microsoft's new search engine has the consumer goods, but does it do enough for loyal enterprise customers?
- By David Barney
- 12/01/2009
Compliance is a complex undertaking, but with the right philosophy and tools it's well within your grasp.
- By Jon William Toigo
- 12/01/2009
Yousef Khalidi talked about Microsoft's new Azure cloud services at the Interop trade show on Thursday.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 11/20/2009
After introducing the Triple Crown last year, Redmond knocks one out of the park in 2009 by honoring winners of four consecutive Reader's Choice Awards in the same category.