December 2010Storing your millions of SharePoint documents externally can boost both SharePoint and SQL Server performance.
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SQL Server 2008 R2: Going Ninja to Mitigate SQL Server 2008 R2 Threats
December 2010Properly securing your SQL Server 2008 R2 servers is more than just maintaining physical and network security, and reducing attack surface. Here’s how to complete the task.
SharePoint 2010: Delivering Intelligence with SharePoint Dashboards
December 2010SharePoint dashboards can integrate data from disparate sources into scorecards with rich data visualization for interactivity and workflow automation.
SharePoint 2010: Delivering Intelligence with SharePoint Dashboards
December 2010SharePoint dashboards can integrate data from disparate sources into scorecards with rich data visualization for interactivity and workflow automation.
Windows PowerShell: Troubleshooting Packs
December 2010The new Troubleshooting Packs in Windows 7 help walk you through some of the most common problems you’re likely to encounter.
SQL Server 2008 R2: Unlock the Locks
December 2010Sometimes resolving locking issues with SQL Server 2008 R2 is troublesome—other times it can be surprisingly straightforward.
Windows Server: Proactive Windows Server Maintenance
December 2010You can simplify server maintenance with any of these tools and techniques that help you take a proactive approach.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
December 2010The tools in this month’s toolbox help you categorize, organize and archive e-mail from a variety of sources, and import PST files into Exchange 2010.
Windows Confidential: The Tumultuous History of “Up One Level”
December 2010Doing something as simple as returning to an earlier folder, directory or path can be a bit more confusing that you may imagine.
Utility Spotlight: A Look at Windows Live Essentials 2011
December 2010Windows Live Essentials includes a suite of applications for image editing and sharing, video editing and instant messaging.
Editor’s Note: What a Year It Has Been
December 2010As 2010 draws to a close, we perform year-end reviews and plan for next year. What’s on your radar for 2011?
SharePoint 2010: SharePoint on the Internet and Intranets—Different Environments, Similar Needs
December 2010You can use SharePoint Server 2010 to create both Internet and intranet sites, but you need to be aware of the key differences and similarities between the two.
Exchange Queue & A: Migrations and Transitions
December 2010There seem to be a lot of companies still using Exchange 2003, which can be quite cost-effective, but you may run into certain compatibility issues.
SharePoint 2010: Optimizing SharePoint Workspace Storage
December 2010You can still work with SharePoint even when you’re working offline. Here’s how to optimize your SharePoint Workspace storage architecture.
SharePoint 2010: Optimizing SharePoint Workspace Storage
December 2010You can still work with SharePoint even when you’re working offline. Here’s how to optimize your SharePoint Workspace storage architecture.
Windows PowerShell: Think Commands, Not Scripts
November 2010Don’t be intimidated by the term “scripting,” because you can do a lot with Windows PowerShell using simple commands.
Windows PowerShell: Think Commands, Not Scripts
November 2010Don’t be intimidated by the term “scripting,” because you can do a lot with Windows PowerShell using simple commands.
SQL Server: Top Ten Secrets of a SQL Server Expert
November 2010Maintaining a SQL Server environment is a potentially complex endeavor. Here are the top ten ways you can minimize complexity and reduce stress.
The Business of IT: The Cloud, The Cloud, The Cloud
November 2010For all the hype thus far, the future of IT services, applications and storage is destined for the cloud. You need to be ready.
SharePoint 2010: Build SharePoint 2010 for Redundancy and Availability
November 2010Your SharePoint 2010 deployment can yield many returns—provided you build considerations for high availability and redundancy into your plans.