Microsoft Unveils Post-RC3 W2K Build

Microsoft unveiled a post-Release Candidate (RC) 3 release -- build 2194 -- of Windows 2000 on its NT Beta site. RC3 shipped as build 2183. 12/08/1999

Inrange Develops 64-Port Fibre Channel Switch

Network Instruments Introduces Network Mapping Tool

NetScreen Offers Secure Remote Access Solution

J2EE Standard Making Strides

Two new application servers have been released this week based on the recently announced Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) standard finalized by Sun Microsystems. Both Sybase and the Sun-Netscape Alliance have announced the release of server software that runs on the J2EE standard. 12/07/1999

IBM to Reduce Performance Gap Between I/O and Processors

KIRKLAND, WASH. – IBM Corp. is working to reduce the performance gap between industry standard PCI system buses and Intel Corp.’s microprocessors, the company said here Monday at the IBM Center for Microsoft Technology. 12/07/1999

IDC Helps IT Organizations Build E-Knowledge Centers

A recent guide published by International Data Corp. (IDC) helps IT organizations develop e-knowledge centers, examine its need for shared knowledge throughout the company, and determine the role IT will play in fulfilling this need. 12/07/1999

Percussion Software Introduces XML Converter

December 7, 1999 12/07/1999

IBM's DB2 Gains Ground in SAP Environments

SAP and IBM today announced an agreement to expand their global sales, marketing, and development relationship. As part of the agreement, the two companies will work together to provide expanded choices for customers that wish to implement mySAP.com Internet business solutions and IBM's DB2 Universal Database on a variety of hardware platforms, including Windows 2000. 12/07/1999

BEA Realigns to Focus on E-Commerce Transactions

BEA Systems Inc. announced today it would realign to focus on what it calls the four key elements of e-commerce transactions: servers, integration, applications and services. 12/06/1999

Informatica Broadens Data Integration Platform

Data warehousing vendor Informatica Corp. extended its PowerCenter data-integration software to draw information from Web logs and a company's business partners. 12/06/1999

Zona Study: Java Here to Stay

After several years of use, Java is firmly entrenched in the mainstream of business Web technology, according to the latest quarterly Zona Research Enterprise Usage Study. 12/03/1999

Microsoft Announces Realignment, Promotions

Microsoft has announced a round of promotions involving the Platforms Group and the Business Productivity Group, while renaming and realigning other groups within the company. 12/03/1999

The Imaging Source Releases New Development Tool

December 3, 1999 12/03/1999

Microsoft Plays SP6 Hot Potato

Less than a week after the surprising release of Service Pack (SP) 6a for Windows NT, Microsoft created additional confusion when it confirmed that the service pack file originally identified as SP6a on its download site was actually the original SP6 release. 12/02/1999

Sales Force Automation Software Market Boom Imminent, Predicts IDC

Sales force automation (SFA) software revenues are expected to make a quantum leap in the new millenium, according to a new report released by International Data Corp. (IDC). 12/02/1999

Bristol Submits: Brings Windows Apps to Linux

After winning a meaningless decision against Microsoft Corp. over restrictions on access to Windows source code, Bristol has signed the refuted contract and has now released an updated Wind/U product that ports Windows applications to the Linux platform. 12/02/1999

Microsoft Fixes IE 5 Bug

Microsoft has released a version upgrade that eliminates a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 5. Under certain conditions, the vulnerability could allow a malicious user to porvide proxy settings to Web clients in another network. 12/02/1999

SQL Data Warehouses Exam Now Available

The Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with SQL Server 7.0 exam, 70-019, is now available at select testing centers. 12/02/1999

Set Up a Flame-Proof Firewall

Worried about potential security gaps? Follow these seven steps to make sure your installation won’t melt under fire. 12/01/1999

Amazing Feast! Windows 2000 on the Table

Seems like you’ve waited years for your reservation to be called, but Windows 2000 Server is almost ready for your dining pleasure. Here’s a sampling of its delights. 12/01/1999

One for the Books

Is online shopping the best way to get your certification books? 12/01/1999

Systems Engineering: Make the Internet Virtually Private

By implementing a VPN, you can use the world’s largest public network as a WAN that securely connects your remote users and branch offices. 12/01/1999

SMC Launches New Suite of Network Products

Total Teamwork

Proving you know how to create collaborative solutions with Outlook 2000 and Exchange Server 5.5 means understanding VB, ASP, COM, and CDO, among other technologies. 12/01/1999

New Strain of Virus Detected

A new variant of the Trojan ExploreZip virus was discovered today. The variant, known as TROJ_EXPZIPWMPAK, is identical to the original ExploreZip worm in that it is auto-spamming malicious code that destroys data on the infected system. 12/01/1999

Take Back Your Time

Three new Resource Kit tools can reduce repetitive typing and perform scheduled file copying for you at night. 12/01/1999

Microsoft Official Online Curriculum

Prepare for Windows 2000 with free, self-paced training courses from Microsoft. Also, find out what online training companies are ahead of the game with Microsoft Official Curriculum for Win2K. 12/01/1999

The New MCP Benefits

The MCP benefits package is changing. Microsoft says the changes offer further proof that the company is listening to you and shaping the MCP program to better meet your needs. 12/01/1999

Reinvent Yourself

One perk of your Microsoft certification is that it can open new doors along your career path. With so many options, you can choose to reinvent yourself—as Harry is doing. 12/01/1999

Ecora.com Announces Documentor Solution for MS Exchange

Hyperion, Partners Beta-Test OLAP Server

December 1, 1999 12/01/1999

Read the Win2K-MCSE Chat Transcript Online

The transcript fo the chat with Microsoft's Certification and Skills Assessment Group has been posted online. Plus, online seminar on the Win2K-MCSE track, direct from Microsoft. 12/01/1999

Your Credentials, Please...

About that new MCSE track... 12/01/1999

Informix Buys Ardent

Informix Corp. today announced an agreement to purchase Ardent Software for about $880 million in stock. 12/01/1999

Flatten Those Domains!

There’s no escaping migration to Windows 2000, and it’s going to be painful. Accept the pain and take the time to design an elegant directory now. 12/01/1999

You Said It

MCSE track changes are getting tougher. But are the changes happening too quickly? 12/01/1999

Master Windows 2000 with MOC

As you prepare for the next wave in networking, make sure you’re doing it right with Microsoft Official Curriculum. 12/01/1999

From the Trenches: Decentralizing Network Admin

With 50 remote administrators relying on headquarters for planning and support, Cox Communications needed to set its administrators free—without giving away the keys to the farm. 12/01/1999

Data Return Launches Messaging Solution

Mission Critical Announces Systems Management Solution for Vignette StoryServer

November 30, 1999 11/30/1999

Secure E-Commerce Not Necessarily So, Says IDC

A new study released by International Data Corp. (IDC) today reveals that one in five large companies and one in three small companies is not likely to have a secure transaction option available in their e-commerce solution. 11/30/1999

Esker Releases New Fax Client

Unisys 8-Way NT-Based Server Achieves Exchange Server Record Performance

Unisys Corp. today announced that the Unisys e-@ction Enterprise Server ES5085R supported the highest amount of Microsoft Exchange e-mail traffic ever measured on any server. The Unisys ES5085R server achieved an Exchange MAPI Messaging Benchmark (MMB) of 32,700, surpassing the previous MMB record of 32,500. 11/30/1999

TONIGHT! Windows 2000 Chat with Harry Brelsford

Tonight, at 4 pm Pacific time, tune into the #Public1 chat room, where MCP Magazine contributing editor Harry Brelsford will offer his tips on preparing for a successful test and rollout of Win 11/30/1999

Microsoft Announces New Datawarehousing Alliance Members

Microsoft Corp. today announced that a slew of new members have joined its Data Warehousing Alliance 2000. 11/30/1999

Microsoft Releases Patches for IE, Windows

Microsoft has released two fixes for security vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer and Windows 95 and 98. 11/30/1999

Heroix Delivers Reporting and Graphing Solution for E-Business

ASG Introduces Decision-Making Emulator

November 29, 1999 11/29/1999

NovaStor Releases Online Backup Software