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February 2006

COVER STORY


 
Get Past the Gaps in SharePoint
Strategies for overcoming 3 shortcomings in your Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services implementation.
Ethan Wilansky, et al.

Set Up Site Search
Ethan Wilansky, et al.

Portal Power
Anne Grubb


FEATURES


 
Designing an Enterprise WSUS Deployment
Implementing a robust, reliable patch-management solution for a large business requires forethought. Make sure you address all key considerations when deploying WSUS in a large business.
Dan Holme


 
Exchange 12: The 64-Bit Question
Microsoft has announced that the next version of Exchange will be 64-bit only. Find out the reasons behind this decision—and what it means for Exchange admins.
Tony Redmond

I/O, I/O
Tony Redmond

Solutions in Store
Tony Redmond


 
Behind the Scenes with RMS
The risk of unauthorized data distribution is forcing today’s enterprise to look for persistent data protection. Microsoft’s solution is Windows RMS.
John Howie

Implementing Policy Through Templates
John Howie

RMS Encryption
John Howie


 
Ask the Experts

Every month, our experts answer your questions. Click the links above to see individual Q&As from this month's column.


Sue Mosher, et al.

Creating a New Certificate Template in Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Randy Franklin Smith

Letting a User Start and Stop Services Without Granting the User Administrator Privileges
Randy Franklin Smith

Displaying a Prompt Before Outlook Closes
Sue Mosher

Tired of Web Ads? Fight Back with DNS
One reader has come up with a creative way to fight annoying Web ads.
Apostolos Fotakelis

Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 in the Real World
Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory (AD) is a special challenge for small networks. Here’s a proven step-by-step process for this migration.
Readers


COLUMNS


 
SFU in R2
Where Windows-UNIX interoperability is concerned, Microsoft is walking its talk.
Karen Forster


 
What You Need to Know About Microsoft's x64 Server Product Plans
What do Longhorn Server, Windows Compute Cluster Server, and Windows Vista have in common? The x64 platform.
Paul Thurrott

Not News: Security Is Your #1 IIS Concern
Microsoft discusses IIS 7.0—its new task-oriented UI, rewritten from scratch; its ability to monitor activity in real time; elimination of the IIS metabase; and componentization of features.
Karen Forster


 
Congratulations, You're a Manager. Now What?
If you're a new IT manager, here's a 100-day plan for making a successful transition to your new role.
Ben Smith


 
Do It Yourself with SelfSSL
Quickly generate SSL server certificates with this handy IIS resource kit tool.
Mark Minasi


 
VM Performance Tips
Virtual machine flexibility comes at the cost of performance. Use these tips to accelerate both Microsoft and VMware VM products.
Michael Otey


PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS

New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Astaro's Astaro Security Gateway 6.1
Trisha Pendley

Get Smart: Enterprise Antispyware
These three standouts have a single-minded focus: detect and remove spyware. Check out our review of CounterSpy Enterprise, Trend Micro Anti-Spyware Enterprise Edition, and Spy Sweeper Enterprise, and see which one impressed our editor the most.
Jeff Fellinge

A Drawback to Bundles
Jeff Fellinge

Data Domain DD460
Disk-based backups at tape-based prices.
Adam Carheden

Kerio MailServer 6.1
SMBs can get satisfaction with this substitute for Exchange Server.
Michael Otey

KVM over IP Switches
KVM over IP switches provide a cost-efficient way to control remote systems and devices from one console. Learn more about KVM over IP technology and compare prices and features of more than 70 products.
Jason Bovberg

Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Solidcore Systems, Sana Security, GFI Security, and Faronics.
Editors

What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: AVTECH Software's Room Alert, PaperCut Software’s PaperCut NG, Super Flexible Software’s Super Flexible File Synchronizer, and Network Automation’s AutoMate.
Blake Eno

 
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