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    Exchange "12" DevCon Scheduled

    Even as the SQL Server 2005 launch takes place in San Francisco Nov. 7, Microsoft will be quietly giving developers and ISVs inside details on the next version of its other major back-end server -- Exchange. 10/05/2005

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    NuView Enhances Lifecycle Management on NetApp Appliances

    NuView is shipping version 3.5 of its File Lifecycle Manager (FLM) package, a policy-based data administration tool for managing the lifecycles of file data on storage appliances from its OEM partner, Network Appliance (NetApp). 10/05/2005

  • News

    Live Date for 70-293/70-294 Sim Exams Delayed to 2006

    Microsoft cites priority developing SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 exams, as well as sim refinements based on testers' feedback. 10/05/2005

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    ScriptLogic Ships Update to Security Management Tool

    ScriptLogic is shipping version 5.0 of its Security Explorer file permission management and server security tool. 10/05/2005

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    Sun and Google Announce Collaboration

    Sun Microsystems and Google announced an initiative Tuesday to further collaboration between the Java creator and the search engine Goliath. 10/04/2005

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    Motorola Teams with Microsoft on Emergency Response Solutions

    Motorola and Microsoft are working together on a line of communication and incident management applications for law enforcement, first responders and criminal justice systems. 10/04/2005

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    Office 12 Will Support PDF

    Office "12," the next version of Microsoft's market-dominating office productivity suite, will allow users to save documents in PDF. 10/04/2005

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    Symantec Continues Shopping Spree with BindView Buy

    Symantec Corp. continued its buying spree Monday as it announced it will acquire compliance software maker BindView, enabling the security and data integrity firm to flesh out its offerings for corporate customers. 10/03/2005

  • In-Depth

    Test Drive a Better Browser

    These alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer can add Web-browsing muscle, but they're not without potential problems. 10/01/2005

  • News

    Microsoft Maps Out Plan to Integrate Virtualization into Windows

    Plan calls for support for Linux guest OSes and, eventually, use of hypervisor to incorporate virtualization into the OS. 10/01/2005

  • Truly Wireless Networking

    Strix Access/One's unique configuration can put an end to cabled networks. 10/01/2005

  • In-Depth

    Get Serious About Securing IE

    Internet Explorer is one of the most used products in nearly every environment, but most administrators know little about how to tune it for best performance and safety. 10/01/2005

  • Setting the Timer

    Mr. Script explores integrating a Web-based order system with electronic software deliver. 10/01/2005

  • Creative Server-Naming Conventions

    Readers reflect back to the days when naming their servers involved imagination and the ability to possess a sense of humor. 10/01/2005

  • In-Depth

    Smoke, but No Fire for TCO

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a concept touted by Microsoft and various Linux vendors as proof that their products are cheapest to run. But TCO claims aren't what they're cracked up to be, and most IT shops never use TCO, or just plain do it wrong. 10/01/2005

  • In-Depth

    Keep Data in Line, Most of the Time

    For synchronizing data on PocketPCs and Smartphones, ActiveSync 3.8 is easy enough to use, but many users say OS and phone service issues can knock it off balance. 10/01/2005

  • In-Depth

    The Power Inside

    As head of Microsoft Research, Rick Rashid leads a team that remains largely anonymous, but whose work finds its way into nearly every product Redmond ships. 10/01/2005

  • Spotlight Lights Up AD

    Quest Software's Spotlight on Active Directory 6.0 is worth a close look for anyone tasked with AD performance tuning and troubleshooting. 10/01/2005

  • SoftGrid Serves Up Applications

    Deliver applications to your users safely, conveniently and without a lot of overhead. 10/01/2005

  • Spy Hunter

    Doug Barney is fed up with spyware, and is determined that something must be done about it infiltrating our computers. 10/01/2005

  • News

    WinFS Questions Persist

    New beta includes only a client version, but sheds light on new details. 10/01/2005

  • RX for Windows

    The utilities in Winternals Admin Pak can help you get through most of the Windows troubleshooting incidents you'll ever encounter. 10/01/2005

  • All Is Not Lost

    When you need to find a long-lost document, dtSearch Desktop delivers quick results. 10/01/2005

  • Security Advisor

    Will R2 Make You More Secure?

    The new version of Windows Server 2003 has some components directly targed at security pros, but they may not be what your network needs. Joern Wettern takes a detailed look to help you decide. 10/01/2005

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, Sept. 30

    From the business wires this week: a remote desktop solution for 64-bit Windows, a portable fingerprint scanner for laptops, a spam filter for Outlook and 64-bit servers and workstations. 09/30/2005

  • News

    Sun Unveils Latest StarOffice

    Sun Microsystems this week released a new version of its StarOffice business software suite, selling for the cut-rate price of $70. The competitor to Microsoft Office is touting features including "seamless compatibility with Microsoft Office," support for XForms XML-based forms and lots of ease-of-use improvements. 09/29/2005

  • News

    Microsoft Gets REAL on SQL Server 2005

    With the launch of SQL Server 2005 coming in November, Microsoft has formalized the implementation guidance and marketing support it will provide to its partners and customers. 09/29/2005

  • News

    EMC Set to Ship Administrator Tool for Exchange

    EMC Corp. announced it will ship in early October a plug-in to the Microsoft Exchange System Manager user interface aimed at simplifying management of e-mail, migration of data and managing storage area network resources, all from within the same tool. 09/29/2005

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    Hard Drive Washer Removes Unwanted Files

    A small German company is shipping an inexpensive utility designed to aid users’ hard drive cleanup maintenance by automatically listing and removing unwanted files. 09/29/2005

  • News

    Windows Branch Office Appliances on the Way

    Buried in an unrelated storage announcement this week was a sign that Microsoft is making headway in encouraging a line of branch office appliances built on Windows Server 2003 R2. 09/28/2005

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    Office 2003 SP2 Hits the Web

    Microsoft this week posted Service Pack 2 for Office 2003 to its Download Center and began distributing the service pack through its sprawling update infrastructure. 09/28/2005

  • News

    Diagnostic/Repair Tool for Exchange Ships

    Zenprise is shipping its management tool of the same name for real-time, automated diagnosis and resolution of Microsoft Exchange problems. 09/28/2005

  • News

    Microsoft Gets REAL with Partners on SQL Server 2005

    With the launch of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 coming in November, the Redmond software giant has formalized the implementation guidance and marketing support it will provide to its partners and customers. 09/28/2005

  • News

    Windows SharePoint Services Updated

    Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft's free team collaboration technology for Windows file servers, learns a few new tricks in a service pack posted this week. 09/28/2005

  • 70-285: Design Exchange with Confidence!

    This exam for Exchange presents a challenge that should only be taken with broad, in-depth knowledge and intense preparation. 09/28/2005

  • News

    Symantec Ships Updates of Backup Exec, Recovery Suite

    The same week that Microsoft shipped its System Center Data Protection Manager, Symantec, one of Microsoft’s largest competitors in that space, is shipping its own first product that embraces continuous data protection. 09/28/2005

  • News

    Windows Storage Server R2 Enters Beta

    Microsoft on Tuesday released a beta of Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, which will include enhancements for storage management, collaboration and branch usage. 09/27/2005

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    IBM Ships First Server for Small Customers

    With renewed interest in attracting small business customers, IBM has begun to ship the first machines in a new line of single-processor, x86-based, low-cost servers targeted specifically to provide “enterprise class” technology to small-scale businesses. 09/27/2005

  • News

    Microsoft Disk-Based Backup Product Generally Available

    Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, a new disk-based backup and recovery server for Windows file servers, became generally available on Tuesday. Several partners are rolling out hardware and software based on DPM to coincide with the launch. 09/27/2005

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, Sept. 23

    From the business wires this week: learning resources for Comptia A+ and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, an IM firewall and a network traffic monitoring tool. 09/23/2005

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    Partner Watch, Sept. 23

    IBIS and Inacom team up to offer Microsoft training in Atlanta. 09/23/2005

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    Improved Training Benes Under SA

    Next year, Software Assurance will include a sizable increase in training vouchers. The increase can prove to be a boon to Microsoft Certified Training Partners. 09/22/2005

  • News

    Password Organizer Update Ships

    While the world waits for single-sign on to become a reality, 1-abc.net is shipping version 1.10 of its Password Organizer product. 09/22/2005

  • News

    Coming Soon to a Computer Near You

    VBrick Systems is shipping a video-on-demand network appliance that supports Microsoft Windows Media (WM) video and audio formats in enterprise environments. 09/22/2005

  • News

    Sim Versions of 70-293, 70-294 Exams Make Beta

    With exam rollout problems apparently worked out, Microsoft has begun beta testing exams 70-293 and 70-294. 09/22/2005

  • News

    IDC Global PC Sales Forecast – Going Up

    Strong demand in international markets, and especially for notebooks, will likely drive worldwide sales of new PCs this year to well over 200 million units, research firm IDC said this week. 09/22/2005

  • News

    Google Unveils Enterprise Partner Program

    Today Google launched Google Enterprise Professional, a new partner program designed to help customers maximize the search behemoth's enterprise offerings. 09/22/2005

  • A Lack of Progress

    Scott shares his take on Microsoft's recent Software Assurance changes and the current state of asset management. 09/21/2005

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    Analysts: Dell’s Departure Won’t Spoil Itanium’s Party

    Dell’s recent decision to exit the Itanium-based server market may appear on the surface to be another blow to Intel’s 64-bit CPU plans, but it falls far short of putting the chip architecture out to pasture, say analysts. 09/21/2005

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    Virtual Server 2005 Available on MSDN

    An MSDN subscription will net you a copy of Virtual Server 2005. 09/21/2005

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