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IBM is shipping versions of its xSeries and BladeCenter servers bundled with Microsoft’s Windows Storage Server 2003 in a move aimed at the market for less-expensive, Windows-based network-attached storage (NAS) file servers.
04/14/2005
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Microsoft posts demo of performance-based questions on Web site.
04/14/2005
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Microsoft on Wednesday released a public beta of Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, a new disk-based backup and recovery server for Windows file servers that was previously called Data Protection Server.
04/13/2005
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Virtualization software publisher VMware is shipping version 5 of its Workstation product, which adds new simulation and testing features as well as support for several 64-bit operating systems.
04/13/2005
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Microsoft on Tuesday released eight security bulletins as part of its monthly patching cycle. Five of the patches addressed critical security flaws, while three fixed important security bugs. Microsoft also released two non-security updates for Windows and re-released two security bulletins.
04/12/2005
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Microsoft on Tuesday released a special Enterprise Update Scan Tool to help organizations find computers vulnerable to an MSN Messenger flaw that the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) would miss.
04/12/2005
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Microsoft completed the $120 million acquisition of Groove Networks last week, after quickly overcoming a shareholder challenge from a dissatisfied former Groove executive.
04/12/2005
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Microsoft and Gateway settled differences resulting from the U.S. v. Microsoft antitrust case with the announcement of a $150 payment from Microsoft that Gateway will use in part to develop and sell systems running Windows and Office.
04/12/2005
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From the business wires this week: an enterprise solution for simplifying secure user login, an alternative to Visual Basic, and a network appliance for Web conferencing.
04/08/2005
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Support and costs to reconfigure systems keep the open-source OS out in the cold.
04/08/2005
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FullArmor next week will ship version 2.0 of its GPAnywhere Active Directory Group Policy extender tool for administrators.
04/07/2005
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Microsoft debuted an expanded Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification service on Tuesday. In addition to warning administrators about new security bulletins, the service will now include non-security, high-priority Windows updates and information about updates to the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
04/07/2005
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In a move meant to undermine EMC’s dominance as the de facto king of storage systems, IBM announced this week an OEM deal whereby Big Blue will sell IBM-branded storage systems built by Network Appliance (NetApp).
04/07/2005
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A new edition of the Microsoft Office 2003 suite will try to attract small business users with an accounting program tailored to their needs. Microsoft Office Small Business Management Edition is slated for public availability in "early fall," Microsoft said this week.
04/07/2005
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The first service pack for Windows Server 2003 isn't just a security booster. It adds several features to Windows Terminal Services, Microsoft explained in a white paper out this week.
04/06/2005
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Altiris is shipping version 6.1 of its IT lifecycle management package, Client Management Suite.
04/06/2005
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Microsoft will delay delivery of Windows Server 2003, Computer Cluster Edition, a new edition of Windows aimed at grid-computing scenarios.
04/06/2005
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If you haven't installed Windows XP Service Pack 2, and feel Microsoft's April 12 deadline bearing down, you're not alone.
04/05/2005
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Microsoft made strides among customers this year in improving the image of Windows servers against Linux servers on security, quality, performance and reliability, according to a new independent study.
04/05/2005
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Microsoft climbed five spots to reach 46th in the annual Fortune 500 ranking of the largest companies in the United States by revenues.
04/05/2005
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Microsoft plans to introduce a board-level certification, called the Microsoft Certified Architect Program, designed to "identify architectural expertise," says the company.
04/04/2005
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In-Depth
Exchange Server 2003 offers advances in scalability, allowing for dramatic server and storage consolidation efforts—if it's properly configured. These best practices will send you in the right direction.
04/01/2005
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We certainly hope you're not guilty of using some of these IT buzzwords at work!
04/01/2005
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Just because you run a computer magazine doesn't mean you're immune to network problems and usability issues.
04/01/2005
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In-Depth
Terminal Services is a lot like poker—anyone can play, but it takes smarts and strategy to play well. These seven tips will make you a shark.
04/01/2005
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Customers have few kind words for Microsoft's Software Assurance, and even fewer good choices for upgrades.
04/01/2005
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Readers generally like what they see in the 2005 makeover of Microsoft Operations Manager, citing improved usability, better reporting and expanded monitoring.
04/01/2005
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Scriptomatic Version 2 improves upon some of the limitations of the previous iteration of this handy scripting tool.
04/01/2005
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In-Depth
Even though IIS gets more secure with each generation, having at least a few Apache Web servers in your shop makes sense.
04/01/2005
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Beta Man looks at the recently released beta Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware software.
04/01/2005
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Windows Insider
Find out how to use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for system notifications without having to write scripts.
04/01/2005
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This MCSE doesn't think he'd be able to pass the new performance-based questions recently added to the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator exams.
04/01/2005
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Tantalizing performance gains could be on tap if Microsoft takes advantage of multi-core processors and 64-bit chips.
04/01/2005
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In-Depth
The proper level of load balancing services can ensure consistent availability of Web services.
04/01/2005
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From the business wires this week: a remote assistance tool for help desk professionals, anti-spam and anti-spyware solutions, and a Windows data recovery tool.
04/01/2005
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Websense helps you enforce your organization's Web policies and keep employees surfing on the straight and narrow.
04/01/2005
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Centrify wades in to market for directory interoperability tools while Vintela bulks up.
04/01/2005
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HP this week announced it has hired Carly Fiorina’s replacement. The new CEO is Mark Hurd, a 25-year NCR executive whose most recent post was as president and CEO of the Ohio-based computermaker.
03/31/2005
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New simulation exams for MCP exams 70-290, 70-291, roll out of Redmond worldwide at select testing centers.
03/31/2005
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HP is shipping two redesigned ProLiant servers that use Intel’s new 64-bit Xeon four-processor architected “Truland” processors. At the same time, the company disclosed it is discontinuing its eight-processor, Xeon-based ProLiant servers.
03/31/2005
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Microsoft filed 117 "John Doe" lawsuits against phishing site operators in an effort to curtail the identity theft scams.
03/31/2005
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Microsoft on Wednesday night released to manufacturing the long-awaited Service Pack 1 for Windows Server 2003. The company also released to manufacturing the x64 editions of Windows Server and Windows XP.
03/30/2005
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A day after publicly accepting the European Commission's suggestion for naming the European version of Windows XP without Windows Media Player, Microsoft announced some further measures to comply with commission requirements.
03/30/2005
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Microsoft partners up to offer free exam voucher to military personnel; limited time offer.
03/30/2005
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During Intel's launch of the "Truland" computing platform this week, a Microsoft executive laid out a roadmap of products that will be x64 and multi-core enabled this year and next.
03/30/2005
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Many Enterprise Licensing 6.0 agreements will expire June 30. Start preparing now with these tips from Microsoft negotiating guru Scott Braden.
03/29/2005
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Microsoft is working on a technology for Windows Longhorn called "Info-cards" that is designed to return control of personal data, such as credit cards and Social Security numbers, to users, according to a report published this week.
03/29/2005
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Intel on Tuesday launched its "Truland" platform, which represents the first time the chip giant has offered x86-based 64-bit extensions for the Intel Xeon processor MP chips designed for four-way and larger servers.
03/29/2005
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Over the weekend, Microsoft posted the "Indigo" and "Avalon" community technology previews for free to anyone with the bandwidth to download them.
03/28/2005
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Microsoft and the European Commission settled on names for the version of Windows XP stripped of the Windows Media Player-- Windows XP Home Edition N and Windows XP Professional Edition N.
03/28/2005