Network Management


How To Protect Your Network with Lync 2010 Edge Server

DoS and password brute-force attacks can be particularly nasty, but you can protect your network against these types of disruptions.

New Microsoft Report Details Security Process, Offers Patch Management Tips

Microsoft released a report this month updating the progress of the Microsoft Security Response Center in ensuring software security.

UPDATED: Anonymous/LulzSec Hack Timeline

Includes confirmed and denied incidents by both groups, allegedly, as well as notable events (as of January 2011).

Microsoft Issues Fix for Office 2010 SP1 Update Issue

Microsoft late last week issued a fix to address Office 2010 Service Pack 1 installation failures that some users have experienced.

The Future of IT Skills: What You Need To Keep Your IT Career Alive

IT pros need to constantly update their skills in order to survive. Redmond asked experts -- and readers -- which skills and jobs have a solid future and which ones will crumble in the years to come. Here's what we found.

Can You Trust Vendors in the Cloud Age?

From security concerns to whether a product (or vendor) will be around in three years, there's a lot to consider when picking your next tech vendor, esp. in the age of the cloud (and yes, you'll still need on-premise staffing).

How To Manage Active Directory Password Policies in Windows Server 2008/R2

So, you think you know how password policies work in Active Directory? Well, you might ... or you might not. Find out how to manage Active Directory password policies in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Laplink Offers Discount on Windows Migration Tools

Laplink Software is taking on the Windows XP upgrade problem by offering a discount on its migration tools.

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2011 R2 Released

Microsoft on Monday rolled out a second release of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2011.

Automating Windows 7 Deployments (and It's Free!)

Take the time to get the most out of Microsoft's free Windows 7 automation deployment tools -- you won't regret it.

Microsoft Explains Flaw in RU4 for Exchange Server 2010 SP1

Microsoft provided an additional explanation on Wednesday about an Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4 (RU4) problem and why this rollup was recalled.

System Center Operations Manager 2012 Beta Released

Microsoft today released a beta of System Center Operations Manager 2012, an infrastructure and application performance monitoring tool that supports both public and private clouds.

Microsoft Updates Free Migration Planning Tool to 6.0, Adds Cloud Capabilities

Microsoft released the next iteration of its free planning tool for IT pros, embellishing it with extra cloud assessment capabilities.

Microsoft: Don't Apply Update Rollup 4 to Exchange 2010 SP1

Microsoft put out an alert on Wednesday about its "Update Rollup 4" for Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1.

Windows XP Losing Support in 1,000 Days, Microsoft Warns

A somber note of sorts hit the 2011 Worldwide Partner Conference as Microsoft executives alerted the crowd of Windows XP's impending end, at least in terms of lifecycle support.

Subscribe on YouTube

Upcoming Training Events