Get Ready for Exchange 2007 Now
Given the fundamental nature of some of the changes in Exchange 2007, starting your planning process as soon as possible is a good idea. Here's where to begin. Tony Redmond
Identity Federation with ADFS
Active Directory Federation Services, free with Windows 2003 R2, can help you extend the reach of your AD and Web-based applications to users in other organizations. Jan De Clercq
Ask the Experts, November 2006
Our experts answer your questions about adding contacts in Outlook, preventing users from trusting CAs they encounter while browsing the Web, and more. Various Authors
Flawless Automatic Shutdown of Client Computers
A scheduled batch file that was supposed to shut down Windows XP Pro computers every evening didn't always work. Learn the reason for the problem and how it was solved. Readers
Secure Your USB Drives
Here's a way to disable USB storage devices on a PC but still leave the PC's USB keyboard and mouse fully functional. Readers
What You Need to Know About Windows Vista RC1
Windows Vista RC1 is a near-feature-complete version that offers major functional, compatibility, and fit-and-finish improvements, making this an ideal time to start your Vista evaluation. Also, corrections from Mark Russinovich. Paul Thurrott
Improving IT Health with Audits
Internal audits can have a positive impact on your IT department. Here's a simple IT audit framework and five tips on how to make an audit almost painless. Ben Smith
Your Web-exclusive article "Is Compute Cluster Server (CCS) the 'good enough' supercomputer?" ( September 4, 2006, InstantDoc ID 93391) on Microsoft's plans to enter the high-performance computing (aka s Editors
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
Sunbelt Messaging Ninja
Learn why small businesses should check out Messaging Ninja—Sunbelt Software's policy-based antispam and antivirus solution. Joel B. Barker
Server and Network Resource Control for SMBs ATEN Technology announced the CN5000 KVM solution, which provides SMBs enterprise-level
remote KVM access to control server and network resources connected across a
Blake Eno
Vendor Briefings, November 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with FireEye, eEye, Digital Security, and DataPreserve. Check out this month's Web-exclusive briefings with CipherTrust, Apere, and MicroNet (InstantDoc ID 93542). Editors
Examining Security-Policy Management
Finding the right security-policy management solution involves determining what exactly your environment needs. Start by examining the various factors that might comprise a security-policy management solution. Blake Eno
DeviceShield
Misuse of removable media devices can compromise your company's security—but a device-control solution can help protect corporate assets. Take a look at Layton Technology's DeviceShield, which aims to stop potential breaches. Mike Campbell
Paul's Picks
Is now a good time to evaluate Microsoft Office 2007? And what happens when you run the latest prerelease version of Windows Vista in x64 mode? Get straight answers and expert advice here. Paul Thurrott
Shortcut Guide to SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization With right tools and techniques, you can have a top-performing SQL Server infrastructure without having to cram your data centers so that they're overflowing. Download this eBook to learn how.
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Continuous Data Protection and Recovery for Exchange Read this white paper to learn about Continuous Data Protection (CDP), Exchange 2007's local continuous replication and cluster continuous replication features.
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Tips to Managing Messaging Discover three fundamental mail and messaging management services - security, availability and control services - and how you can implement them in a Microsoft-centric mail and messaging environment.
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Solving PST Management Problems In this white paper, read about the top PST issues and how to administer local/network PST files.
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Order Your Fundamentals CD Today! Gain an introduction to Exchange, learn server security requirements, and understand how unified communications can play a role in your messaging strategies with this free Exchange CD.
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