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  • 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

    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

  • RPC Over HTTP Reloaded

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Windows Insider

    Testing Exchange's New Spam Filter

    In spite of its shortcomings, you can't beat the price of Microsoft's Intelligent Message Filter. 08/01/2004

  • An Expert's Guide to Total Network Security

    A concise, once-over book for the security novice and expert. 08/01/2004

  • Build Cross-Platform PDA Apps

    AppForge Crossfire 5.0 is a VS.NET 2003 add-in that lets you build applications for multiple mobile platforms from a single code base. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    You Ask, Ballmer Answers

    MCP Magazine readers get a crack at the Microsoft CEO. 08/01/2004

  • Welcome to REDMOND Magazine, Part 2

    Coming in October: More of the same, but more and better. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Build Real-Time Web Images

    Use Microsoft's TerraService and MapPoint Web Services to start your own VS.NET-based mapping projects. 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • GPO Treasures

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

  • Microsoft and Oracle: Better Together

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

  • The Pain of Exams

    Compared to the technology that's being tested, test center technology can seem outright medieval. 08/01/2004

  • Security Advisor

    On the Offensive

    It's time to become proactive about stopping computer crime. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Reviews Are in: SMS 2003 Is a Hit

    Microsoft's latest version of Systems Management Server includes a bevy of new features that early users say save them time and money. 08/01/2004

  • Build Web Sites Using Master Pages

    ASP.NET 2.0 master pages enable you to set the common content for a group of Web pages quickly and easily, while also providing for each page's unique content. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    A Virtual Shootout

    EMC's virtual machine software edges out Microsoft's in overall features. 08/01/2004

  • The Battle to Provision

    The convergence of directory management and provisioning, and how organizations can leverage their directory management investments to meet their provisioning needs. 08/01/2004

  • Define Your Data Validation

    Check out the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a product that lets you define your data validation only once. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Protection Through Isolation

    This admin got a shock when he discovered that usernames and passwords for his new employer's sensitive documents were being sent in cleartext. Fortunately, he was able to see the forest for the trees. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Books: Debug VB.NET Apps

    Debugging software systems is a necessary step to creating stable, low-defect software. Comprehensive VB.NET Debugging provides a roadmap that helps you avoid common traps and achieve your software goals. 08/01/2004

  • Position Yourself Wisely

    It is possible to survive and even excel in today's tough developer job environment-but it will take a change in how you think about and approach your job. 08/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Simplify Updates With Templates

    ASP.NET developers often use a base class inherited from the root class Page as a template to make their Web sites look consistent. However, the HTML is often embedded in the base class, preventing the template from being previewed or edited. Learn to work around this problem by separating the template and the base class. 08/01/2004

  • Put Custom Property Editors on the Map

    Use PropertyGrid to edit complex data structures by adding custom user interface editors. 08/01/2004

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, July 31

    From the business wires this week: event log auditors, voice and instant messaging tools, and more ways to fight spam, viruses and security loopholes. 07/30/2004

  • News

    A Trustworthy Response?

    Everyone--Microsoft and its customers--needs to get more serious about the virus threat. 07/30/2004

  • News

    Microsoft to Fix IE Ahead of Next Patch Tuesday

    Microsoft vowed to release an out-of-cycle patch next week for Internet Explorer, its embattled browser that was shown to be so vulnerable by the recent Download.Ject problem that many security experts recommend that users stop using the product. 07/29/2004

  • News

    Windows Server 2003 SP1, 64-bit Extended Editions Slip to 2005

    Microsoft has given up on delivering Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Extended Systems and Windows XP 64-bit for 64-bit Extended Systems this year. 07/28/2004

  • Secure, Safe, Feature-Laden Web Browsing

    Alternatives to the standard IE. 07/28/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Rejects Japanese Antimonopoly Recommendation

    The Japanese Fair Trade Commission recommended on July 13 that Microsoft is in contravention of Japan's Antimonopoly Act. Microsoft formally gave the JFTC notice of its plans to seek further hearings on the recommendation this week. 07/28/2004

  • News

    Hidden Gem: Windows Server Roadmap

    On occasion, Microsoft publishes a great white paper with little fanfare. That's the case with a document called the "Windows Server Product Roadmap," which the company published in mid-June. Anyone in charge of buying or influencing the purchase of Windows servers ought to print out a copy. 07/28/2004

  • Stalled Exchange 2000 Setup

    Migration to Exchange 2000 seems to go fine, but setup comes to a screeching halt for this admin. 07/27/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Finishes SQL Server 2005 Beta 2

    Microsoft this week released its long-awaited Beta 2 for SQL Server 2005, the next major release of Microsoft's flagship database that was formerly code-named "Yukon." 07/27/2004

  • News

    Office 2003 SP1 Available

    Microsoft on Tuesday posted Office 2003 Service Pack 1, a collection of bug fixes for all the Office applications as well as feature enhancements for OneNote, InfoPath, Outlook and Access. 07/27/2004

  • Lock Down Remote Registry Access

    Block anonymous users from accessing confidential information. 07/26/2004

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