Read-only domain controllers (RODCs), a new feature of Active Directory Domain Services, represent a fundamental change in how you'll use DCs -- for security and otherwise. Here's what you need to know to implement them in your enterprise.
The new Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services release promises to up the ante on cloud security.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 06/01/2010
There's probably a dozen or more ways this is getting done in your shop. Here's what you need to know to create a supported, secure solution for everyone.
Microsoft released a security advisory on Tuesday concerning a Windows component involved with desktop graphics display.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/19/2010
Attackers now patching systems to allow for better attacks. Plus: Microsoft Office and Google Apps go toe-t-toe on security; insider threats growing, says report.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/18/2010
Microsoft on Friday announced that it has discontinued its Response Point phone system for small businesses.
After a thick April patch, this month's security update, released today, is light with only two "critical" fixes.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/11/2010
Plus: McAfee explains patching problem; what security concerns make you lose sleep?; Patching in the dark.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/10/2010
Microsoft late last month released a few tools for IT shops that use Hyper-V virtualization.
Microsoft expects to deliver just two critical fixes in its May security update, arriving this Tuesday.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 05/06/2010
As expected, Microsoft released its federated identity management AD upgrade.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 05/06/2010
Microsoft is offering a kit designed to streamline the evaluation process for orgs considering its new software products.
- By Herb Torrens
- 05/05/2010
Most IT pros have multiple machines, but keeping files in sync can be a challenge.
New Office Communications Server planned for year-end release promises to address deficiencies in existing offering.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 05/01/2010
Microsoft today released an updated critical fix for Windows Media Services on Windows 2000 Server.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 04/27/2010