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Virtual Server Grows Up

Beta Man highlights the enhancements Service Pack 1 brings to Virtual Server 2005.

CIO Blind Spots

Can CIOs really be the all-knowing technology gurus we want them to be?

Steps Microsoft Should Take to Improve Security

The topic this month is no laughing matter.

Dump Your DMZ!

Many DMZs aren't as secure as you might think -- here's how to determine if yours have outlived their usefulness.

Countdown To Your New Microsoft Deal, Part IV: Epilogue

What to do AFTER you've signed to get the most out of your contract and make the process less painful next time.

Mail at the Ready

Quick way to provide e-mail on your systems via scripting.

Loving to Hate

Doug talks about this month's cover story, "The Microsoft Survey," and how Microsoft should interpret our readers' opinions.

Secure Network Access Control

Protect your corporate network by controlling which users and computers can access it at all.

Lock Down AD

While SecurityManager won't actively fix your problems for you, it does make finding them fairly simple.

Readers Respond June 2005

Agreement, appreciation and clarification -- readers remark on past issues.

The Security Configuration Wizard

With Windows 2003 SP1, you get a single, authoritative source of lockdown settings you can deploy with a single stroke that are fully supported by Microsoft.

Extraordinary Places to Work

Perk-filled, dangerous and beyond the call of the duty -- how does your company match up?

A Feather in Your MCAP

Comparing the MCAP to a PhD is a bit lofty, and, well, wrong.

WMI eXposed!

More than just a browser, WMIX packs more bang than fluff.

Countdown to Your New Microsoft Deal, Part III: Bring an Extra Shoe to the Office

This month: Wrapping up your deal—final negotiation and contract tips, and implementing for success.

Auto-confirm with PopUp

Used appropriately, PopUp is a powerful addition to any scripter's toolbox.

Picking the Right Firewall

<i>Redmond</i>'s new Security Advisor drills down the specifics of what should be considered when selecting your next firewall.

When I'm 64

Get ready to upgrade to Win2003 x64.

Readers Respond May 2005

Ira Winkler's "Dumb and Dumber" article struck many a funny bone; positive and negative words for Sun's Scott McNealy; and some of you <i>do </i>read Doug Barney's Chief Concerns column.

Police the 'Net

Will public policy make a difference in virus attacks and spyware infiltration?

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