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  • DFS to the Rescue

    The power of this simple, useful tool is more evident when used during server consolidations or migrations. 07/01/2004

  • Fast, Easy Insight into Windows Server 2003

    Insider Solutions is a smooth, well-crafted look at Windows 2003. 07/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Managing User Profiles in ASP.NET 2.0

    Learn how to implement user profile management, a hot new feature in ASP.NET 2.0. 07/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Create a DSN-Less Database Connection

    Increase your application's flexibility and make the installation simpler by connecting to the database without generating a DSN in the ODBC Data Source Administrator. Instead, use VB code to configure the connection. 07/01/2004

  • Display and Manage Images in ASP.NET

    Develop image-management apps that exploit the .NET Framework and ASP.NET with recursion, the TreeView control, the System.Drawing.Images namespace, the System.IO namespace, and more. 07/01/2004

  • Add Charts With Ease

    Dundas Chart for .NET is an easy-to-use tool for adding chart presentations to ASP.NET and WinForms applications. 07/01/2004

  • Add Images to SQL Server

    Adding images to and removing them from a SQL Server database is straightforward using simple drag-and-drop procedures. 07/01/2004

  • Capture Digital Images Quickly

    Take a look at the latest VS.NET add-ins, including a component that quickly captures images from scanners and cameras. 07/01/2004

  • In-Depth

    Gaining Control Through Enterprise Process

    How new policies and procedures can help you gain control over processes, ranging from patch management to topology changes. 07/01/2004

  • News

    HP to Replace Memory Modules in Laptops

    HP disclosed that flawed memory modules in 14 models of HP and Compaq laptops could produce blue screens, intermittent lock-ups or memory corruption. The computermaker announced a replacement program for the third-party memory modules that runs through Dec. 31. 06/30/2004

  • News

    Analyst Firm Expects Microsoft Exchange to Widen Lead over Lotus Domino

    Customer confusion over Lotus' messaging software strategy and its potentially complex upgrade path will help Microsoft widen its lead over the IBM subsidiary, according to an analyst firm specializing in messaging. 06/30/2004

  • Lock Down Those Scripts!

    Take care of this task throughout the company via this Active Directory trick. 06/30/2004

  • News

    SQL Server, Developer Tools Coming in Express Editions

    Microsoft is readying a free version of SQL Server and low-cost versions of developer tools for enthusiasts and non-professional users. 06/29/2004

  • Stepping Up to Scripting

    Admin wants to move up the experience ladder and learn scripting. 06/29/2004

  • News

    'Sophisticated' Download.Ject Jumps into Microsoft's Security Holes

    Microsoft confirmed that the Download.Ject security issue, a multi-level attack in the wild that compromises Web servers that are then pressed into service infecting clients with a trojan, exploits a patched flaw in IIS but that there is no current effective patch for the client. 06/28/2004

  • Plug Into J2EE-.NET Interoperability

    Your J2EE and .NET apps must interact. This overview presents the standards and available technologies that can help you shape interoperable solutions. 06/28/2004

  • News

    Developer Exams Now Live

    Registration for security-focused developer exams 70-330 and 70-340 begins June 28. 06/28/2004

  • Create a Quality Testing Program

    Testing is a crucial component of the software development lifecycle. Combine testing tools with methodologies such as XP and TDD to boost quality assurance. 06/28/2004

  • News

    CALL FOR USERS: SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Implementers

    Have you implemented SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services since it became available earlier this year? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences, both good and bad. 06/28/2004

  • News

    Javelina Software Updates AD Toolkit

    Javelina Software released a new version of its two-year-old toolkit for Microsoft's Active Directory. 06/25/2004

  • News

    Growth of Phishing Attacks Slows

    After a huge jump in the number of unique phishing attacks from March to April, the number of attacks stayed relatively flat from April to May, according to a group studying the problem. 06/25/2004

  • News

    Quest Updates Exchange Migration Wizard with Enhancement for Laptops

    Quest Software began shipping a new version of its Exchange Migration Wizard with an important enhancement for moving laptop users from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 without interruption. 06/25/2004

  • News

    The BI Evangelist

    To make good on their data warehousing investments, some organizations are creating the role of “BI Evangelist.” This person is responsible for spreading the “good news” about the data warehouse and what it can do for the organization. 06/25/2004

  • News

    The Weekly IT Roundup, June 24

    Among the new releases: new tools to battle spam, TechNet Radio debuts. 06/24/2004

  • News

    Comdex Killed for 2004

    MediaLive International, which last year took over what was once the IT industry's largest and most important show, cancelled Comdex 2004 on Wednesday. 06/23/2004

  • Principle of Least Authority

    Running multiple instances of Run As flies in the face of convention, but it can be done. 06/23/2004

  • News

    HPC Edition of Windows Server 2003 on Tap for 2005

    Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that it will deliver the high performance computing version of Windows Server 2003 that the company has been hinting at for several weeks. 06/23/2004

  • News

    VMWare Supports 64-bit in Workstation, Server

    Virtualization software provider VMWare delivered support this week for 64-bit extended systems in two of its products, marking the first delivery in a plan to provide support for the platforms across all its products over the next 16 months. 06/23/2004

  • News

    Oracle Keeps Microsoft on its Toes in Trial

    Oracle keeps turning an unwelcome spotlight on Microsoft during an antitrust trial that is supposed to have Oracle in the hot seat. 06/23/2004

  • News

    SP1 Released for SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services

    Microsoft on Tuesday refreshed its six-month-old reporting platform for SQL Server 2000 with a service pack that adds some minor functionality. 06/22/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Business Solutions Ships Great Plains 8.0

    Microsoft shipped version 8.0 of Great Plains, its packaged financial management software for mid-market companies across all business sectors. 06/22/2004

  • News

    Last Chance: MCP Exams Retiring in June

    Microsoft to retire 11 exams at the end of the month. 06/22/2004

  • Slow Win2K Performance After the Crash

    Performance dies on this unnamed admin's Dell server, so Bill helps him trace the problem to driver chaos. 06/22/2004

  • News

    Analysis: Trial Balloons Continue on Anti-Virus

    Microsoft released another trial balloon in the last week over what it should do with its anti-virus technology. The company is dragging its feet on a decision because it really has no good options here. 06/21/2004

  • News

    Weekly IT Roundup, June 14

    New, updated IT software hardware announced on the business wire the week of June 14-18. 06/17/2004

  • News

    Veritas Ships NetBackup 5.1

    Veritas Software Corp. this week released an incremental update to its flagship, heterogeneous backup product that includes several key enhancements for Windows-based environments. 06/17/2004

  • News

    Windows to Hit 60 Percent of Server Unit Shipments by 2008

    Based on the restored demand for enterprise servers that began late last year, researchers at IDC are predicting strong growth for server systems through 2008, especially for Linux- and Windows-based boxes. 06/17/2004

  • News

    True Life Tale: Paging the Help Desk

    Quick fix for a computer that has been making buzzing sounds for weeks. 06/17/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Lays Out ERP Roadmap

    A week after the controversial disclosure that Microsoft had been in merger talks with ERP giant SAP, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled the roadmap for its own fledgling bundle of four ERP products. 06/16/2004

  • News

    AMD Makes Progress on Dual-Core Chips

    AMD completed design of its AMD64 dual-core processor and plans to deliver the chips to the x86 server market in the middle of next year. 06/16/2004

  • News

    Paid Microsoft Anti-Virus Subscription Service in the Works?

    Microsoft is leaning toward offering a paid anti-virus subscription service. 06/16/2004

  • But I Don't WANT to Upgrade!

    You don't have to upgrade to take advantage of some of Windows 2003 tools. 06/16/2004

  • News

    Virtual Server 2005 Split Into 2 Editions

    Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, which hit the release candidate stage on Monday, will come in two editions when it ships. 06/15/2004

  • News

    Windows XP SP2 RC2 Released

    Microsoft posted the second release candidate for Windows XP Service Pack 2, but the software giant is refusing to say when it hopes to ship the final version of the service pack, which amounts to a minor new release of the Windows client. 06/15/2004

  • Helping Those Who Help Themselves

    Mysterious Exchange migration stopped; issuing a complex password challenge to users that they might actually like. 06/15/2004

  • News

    The Weekly Roundup

    New, updated IT software hardware announced on the business wire the week of June 7-10. 06/10/2004

  • News

    Marathon Rolling Out New Fault-Tolerant Setup

    Marathon Technologies is back -- out of bankruptcy and up to speed with support for Windows Server 2003 in its fault-tolerant software systems that use industry-standard hardware. 06/10/2004

  • News

    'Extremely Critical' IE Exploit in the Wild

    Users running fully patched versions of Internet Explorer are vulnerable to a new exploit in the wild that has been used to load adware onto systems whose owners did nothing more than click on a malicious Web address, according to security researchers. 06/10/2004

  • News

    Dell Revives Itanium 4-way

    Dell is taking a second crack at the four-way Itanium space. 06/09/2004

  • News

    Microsoft Appeals EU Decision

    Microsoft this week formally delivered the appeal the company promised in March when the European Commission ruled against Microsoft in its five-year-old antitrust investigation. 06/09/2004

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