Network Management


Service Pack 1 RC Now Available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

The release candidate version of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 can now be downloaded.

Survey: Few IT Pros Have Deployed Office 2010

An industry-sponsored survey of IT professionals found that just four percent have deployed Microsoft Office 2010, although interest remains high in the productivity suite.

Microsoft Releases Office for Mac 2011

Microsoft today released Office for Mac 2011, the seemingly neglected Apple Mac OS X-based version of the company's productivity suite.

Study: Windows 7 Migrations Mostly 'Smooth' for Businesses

Software security provider Symantec commissioned a study on Windows 7 migration experiences that was published this month.

Office 365 Beta: Cloud-Based Business Suite Replaces BPOS

Microsoft today unveiled a new cloud-based version of a suite of productivity tools that combines SharePoint, Exchange, Lync (formerly Communications Server), and both the Office Web applications and the Office Pro Plus desktop client.

Microsoft: Java Worse Than PDF as Security Threat

Java should be considered a top software security threat, even more so than Adobe PDF files, according to Microsoft's announcement issued today.

Microsoft Targets Botnets in Software Security Report

Microsoft released Volume 9 of its "Security Intelligence Report" this week, which includes a section specifically honing in on the botnet problem.

Marathon Looks To Broaden Fault Tolerant Computing

Marathon Technologies last week rolled out software aimed at broadening the availability of fault tolerant computing.

Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 2.0 Beta Released

Microsoft on Tuesday released a new beta test version of its desktop virtualization solution for organizations.

Microsoft Delivers Record-Breaking October Patch

Microsoft broke its own patch delivery record again with the release today of its October security update.

16 Security Fixes Expected in Microsoft's October Patch

Microsoft's forthcoming October security update will be another historic rollout.

Microsoft Buys AVIcode

Microsoft on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Baltimore-based AVIcode Inc., a provider of .NET application performance monitoring software.

Aurora Beta: The Dawn of a New Day for Windows Small Business Server

With a focus on the super-small business market, Aurora offers a cross-premises Active Directory solution that's easy to manage.

IT Troubleshooting 201: Ask the Right Questions

Effective troubleshooting is a multifaceted exercise in diagnosis and deliberation, analysis and action. Here's a walkthrough you can use to make sure you've covered every angle -- no matter the problem.

FIM: At the Forefront of Identity Management

A look at what FIM, Microsoft's latest evolution of meta-directory services for active directory, might be able to do for your shop.

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