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  • News

    Intel Makes Broad Cuts to Processor Prices

    Intel announced price cuts of as much as nearly 35 percent this week that cut across seven of its processor lines and encompassed 28 individual processor models. 08/24/2004

  • Protection Through Isolation

    By creating internal network segments, you limit the reach of unauthorized users. 08/23/2004

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, August 20

    From the business wires this week: Updated installation, compression tools, plus products that support new Sender ID specifications to battle phishing scams and spam. 08/20/2004

  • News

    Windows XP SP2's Trail of Broken Apps

    Official and anecdotal reports of commercial applications broken by Windows XP Service Pack 2 are stretching into the triple digits as the staged rollout of the service pack continues. 08/19/2004

  • News

    New Name for Windows 64-bit Extended Editions

    Microsoft is going with a simpler name for the versions of Windows that will support the AMD64 and Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology processors. 08/19/2004

  • News

    XP SP2-compliant Version of MBSA Available for Download

    An updated version of the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer that brings support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 is now available for download from Microsoft's site. 08/19/2004

  • News

    Users Approach XP SP2 with Enthusiasm, Caution

    Users generally like what they see in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and are planning aggressive rollouts of the major security overhaul of Microsoft's flagship client operating system. At the same time, Microsoft's new tool to prevent client systems from automatically installing SP2 and the latest delay on Automatic Update deployments dovetail nicely with users' plans to continue thorough testing of SP2 before deploying it. 08/18/2004

  • News

    Financial Research Firm: Longhorn Could Slow PC Buying

    Hefty system requirements for Windows "Longhorn" could create a drag on PC buying in 2006, a financial research firm warned. 08/18/2004

  • News

    Host Integration Server 2004 Coming Next Month

    Microsoft also split its legacy platform interoperability server into standard and enterprise editions for the first time. 08/18/2004

  • Same Access Tokens, Same Privileges

    The magic behind simple access tokens. 08/17/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Delays General Rollout over AU for Windows XP SP2

    Microsoft has pushed back the general rollout of Windows XP Service Pack 2 over its Automatic Update delivery channel. Widespread distribution of the critical, security-focused service pack had been planned to begin on Monday. 08/17/2004

  • Windows XP SP2 Strategies

    To install or not to install SP2 is all up to you. 08/16/2004

  • News

    TALK TO REDMOND MAGAZINE: Negotiating With Microsoft!

    Your tips on how to save money on Microsoft software. 08/16/2004

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, August 12

    From the business wires this week: Two companies put support behind Microsoft's Virtual Disk Service; high-availability tool and a slew of security tools get updated. 08/12/2004

  • News

    Dismal Quarter for HP Servers, Storage

    Three top executives were replaced at HP after a disappointing quarter for the company's enterprise servers and storage business unit. 08/12/2004

  • News

    Orphanware: Stuck With It?

    TALK TO REDMOND MAGAZINE: If you bet the farm -- or even just a bushel of beans -- on software from a vendor that later went belly-up, we want to hear about it. 08/11/2004

  • System Restore, Virus Restore...Same Thing

    A scriptable way to keep clients updated and virus-free. 08/11/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Clarifies XP SP2 Rollout Schedule

    Microsoft will begin distribution of Windows XP Service Pack 2 to individual PCs through the Automatic Update feature of Windows Update on Aug. 16, company executives said Wednesday. 08/11/2004

  • News

    Windows XP 'Lite' Slated for 5 Countries

    Microsoft is moving ahead with plans to introduce a stripped-down, low-cost version of Windows XP in countries where economic realities make the full release of Windows with its hefty price tag a hard sell. 08/11/2004

  • News

    Windows XP SP2 Now Available for Download

    Microsoft provides guidance for those planning to roll out major Windows security update immediately. 08/11/2004

  • News

    Vulnerability Found in Exchange Server Outlook Web Access

    A newly discovered flaw in the Outlook Web Access service of Exchange 5.5 Server could allow a remote attacker to take partial control of the Exchange server. Microsoft released a patch for the vulnerability on Tuesday. 08/10/2004

  • Daydreaming Laptops

    Windows XP laptops continue to "sleep" from Standby mode. 08/10/2004

  • News

    Network Version of XP SP2 Available for Download

    Microsoft this week publicly posted the network installation version of Windows XP Service Pack 2, making the critical service pack available for IT administrators to download and begin rolling out. 08/10/2004

  • Linux: Avenue for Windows Sneak Attack?

    Any hole, irrespective of OS, is the weakest link. 08/09/2004

  • News

    Windows XP SP2 Released to Manufacturing

    Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft's important service pack delivering key security improvements to its flagship client operating system, was released to manufacturing on Friday, the company said. 08/06/2004

  • News

    Virtual Server 2005 Released to Manufacturing

    Virtual Server 2005 is released to manufacturing, a Microsoft spokesperson said Thursday. RTM marks the final development milestone in the server virtualization software's odyssey from a third-party beta version to an official Microsoft product. 08/05/2004

  • News

    Microsoft's TerraServer Proof Point Still Serving Aerial Data

    The TerraServer project that began six years ago as a proof point for the scalability of the then-unreleased SQL Server 7.0 is live and still growing, serving up free aerial images of neighborhoods, stadiums and harbors at half-meter resolution. 08/05/2004

  • News

    IT Tools Roundup, August 6

    From the business wires this week: extending USB devices; handheld wireless analyzer from Comarco; iSCCI-based SAN for small/medium businesses; PDF conversion tool. 08/05/2004

  • News

    XP SP2 Release Rumor Mill Gets Loud

    Windows enthusiast sites are abuzz this week with rumors that Windows XP Service Pack 2 is minutes to days from release. 08/04/2004

  • RPC Over HTTP Reloaded

    Readers ask for a good resource on configuring this useful but confusing feature of Exchange 2003. 08/03/2004

  • News

    New Exam Aimed at MSF 3.0 Experts

    Microsoft exam targeting enterprise architects who use Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0 slated for beta testing in September. 08/03/2004

  • News

    Vendors Clamber Aboard for 'Lindenhurst' Launch

    OEMs thundered out of the gate with new servers based on Intel's Xeon processors with 64-bit extensions as Intel formally launched the server platforms for the long-awaited chip this week. 08/03/2004

  • News

    Cumulative Patch Ships for 3 Critical IE Flaws

    More than a month after the Download.Ject vulnerability began exploiting a flaw in Internet Explorer, Microsoft fixed the underlying critical security vulnerability with a cumulative security patch over the weekend. The software giant urged customers to apply the update immediately. 08/02/2004

  • Insecurity, in Black and White

    Proper preventive measures can mitigate attacks on data storage. 08/02/2004

  • In-Depth

    Think Integration

    IT must move beyond mere maintenance and upgrades. Rather than being viewed by the suits as a money pit, IT needs to assume leadership and propose new business processes models. 08/01/2004

  • Will Application Integration Save the Enterprise?

    Are you looking for something new to gain advantage over competitors? Application integration could be your vehicle for driving new and innovative information and business processes. 08/01/2004

  • Certified Mail: August 2004

    Ensuring the strength of your users' passwords; using IE as a workaround for file management; is moving from desktop support to network admin a step up? 08/01/2004

  • Track Changes With XML DataSets

    Track changes in files using XML datasets with the DiffGram format. This format lets you track what has changed, and what hasn't. 08/01/2004

  • Two are Better Than One

    It's time to make the move to two-factor authentication. 08/01/2004

  • Access the Power of VB.NET From C#

    C# now provides many of the features VB developers have enjoyed for years. Learn how to plug the rest of VB's power into your C# apps. 08/01/2004

  • The Ultimate Administrator's Repair Manual

    Your time is valuable, so keep your search for troubleshooting solutions short and just buy this book. 08/01/2004

  • Creating a "Super" MMC

    Manage your server network with a customized Microsoft Management Console. 08/01/2004

  • Many IPs, One NIC? No Problem.

    If you've been wanting to bind multiple IP addresses to a single NIC, now you can. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    A Virtual Machine Primer

    Virtual PC software can ease migration and give any robust machine multiple personalities. Here’s what you need to know to take full advantage. 08/01/2004

  • GPO Treasures

    A bevy of often-overlooked settings are available in Group Policy Objects. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Books: Master C# Database Programming

    Database Programming with C# explains the essentials of database programming to those familiar already with C#. Learn to exploit the VS.NET IDE to access data, and more. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Securing Your Handhelds

    Deploying handhelds requires understanding the sensitivity of your data, the strengths & weaknesses of your infrastructure, & the needs of your IT team. There are no easy answers. 08/01/2004

  • Microsoft and Oracle: Better Together

    These two companies are finally working together, to the benefit of everyone. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Put Your Finger on Proper Security

    A roundup of five biometric products that go the extra security mile—for when passwords alone aren't enough. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Hosted Exchange: Can it Work for You?

    If you don't have the time, money or manpower to run your own messaging environment, it may be time to consider hosted Exchange. 08/01/2004

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