Windows 7


From Cradle to Grave

NetInstall manages an application’s complete life cycle.

Tame Your Storage with NAS

Buying new servers and more direct-attached disks solves short-term storage issues but creates a bigger problem—the storage management nightmare. Network attached storage, which separates disks from servers, is one answer. We evaluate three top NAS solutions running Windows Storage Server.

Gates Shows Off Windows XP Service Pack 2

New security features promise more secure desktops, says Microsoft chairman at RSA Conference 2004.

MCDST Exams, Courses Discounted

Microsoft promoting MCDST title with exam discount available at worldwide CTECs, testing centers; courses also discounted in U.S.

CompTIA Updating Server+

Slated for later this year, updates don't affect MCP candidate plans.

Desktop Apps Exam Now Live

Exam for testing help desk support skills now available; MCDST also now officially live.

Automate Your Security

Many security-related tasks can be tedious—and, therefore, overlooked. Using these 10 scripts can make your life easier, while simultaneously locking down your network.

Secret Agent Plan

A reader's encrypted files are safe and recoverable if he turned on the Data Recovery Agent.

Active Directory Cleanser

Cull unused or deleted accounts using the LDIFDE tool and some scripting trickery.

Build a Longhorn App

Longhorn includes significant changes that will affect developers, from how it handles graphics to how it stores data. Learn how to create a simple Longhorn app.

Distribution Patterns

Imanami’s SmartDL helps manage distribution lists.

Task Scheduling Beyond Windows

ActiveBatch simplifies and fine-tunes automation of tasks.

Storm Stories

It’s a truism in IT that various parts of your network—servers, hard drives, video cards, that mission-critical software program—will grind to a halt eventually. Here we present four disaster-recovery scenarios and how to recover from each.

Salesforce.com Plugs into Microsoft Office

Company announces a new plug-in for importing Salesforce.com data into Excel, Word, and Outlook.

First MCDST Exam Released

Exam 70-271 made its debut Monday; 70-272 follows next month.

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