November 2010You can use the tools in this month’s toolbox to create a Storage Area Network, compare Microsoft Excel worksheets or speed up your scripting.
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SQL Server 2008 R2: Planning Your Migration to SQL Server 2008 R2
November 2010Moving to SQL Server 2008 R2 is a big deal. Make sure you examine your environment and carefully plan your steps to ensure a smooth migration.
Windows Confidential: The Story of Restore
November 2010The history of the “Restore previous folder windows at logon” feature is certainly tumultuous—filled with back-and-forth decisions and user feedback.
Business Intelligence: Empower Your Users with Business Intelligence
November 2010Business intelligence solutions provide scalable access to relevant information and analysis to help your people make the best possible business decisions.
Geek of All Trades: Windows 7 Deployment in 7 Easy Steps
November 2010It’s easier to deploy Windows 7 than you may be led to believe by the online documentation that accompanies many of the free deployment tools.
Windows 7: A Modern Guide to Desktop Deployment
November 2010There are a handful of specialized tools that make large-scale Windows 7 deployment much easier than with previous versions.
Editor’s Note: The Crown Jewels
November 2010A company’s data is invariably its most valuable asset. It’s essential to carefully protect that data from harm or malice, and ensure appropriate access.
SQL Q&A: Backup and Setup
November 2010SQL Server is a powerful platform, but does require finesse when considering your transaction log settings and other configuration questions.
SQL Q&A: Backup and Setup
November 2010SQL Server is a powerful platform, but does require finesse when considering your transaction log settings and other configuration questions.
SQL Q&A: Backup and Setup
November 2010SQL Server is a powerful platform, but does require finesse when considering your transaction log settings and other configuration questions.
Windows PowerShell: The Many Options for Out
October 2010There are more ways to generate output using Windows PowerShell than you may think. Here are some that have recently come to light.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
October 2010This month, the TechNet IT toolbox includes tools for consolidating monitoring data, automatically adjusting the brightness of your monitor, and scheduling and managing tasks.
Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
October 2010This month, the TechNet IT toolbox includes tools for consolidating monitoring data, automatically adjusting the brightness of your monitor, and scheduling and managing tasks.
Network Security: The Four Pillars of Endpoint Security
October 2010By focusing on these fundamental aspects of network security, you can keep the bad guys out and the good data in.
Editor’s Note: The Many Facets of Security
October 2010The job of securing your company’s networks, endpoints, desktops, mobile devices, storage, cloud efforts and everything else can seem overwhelming at times.
Windows Azure: Cost Architecting for Windows Azure
October 2010Designing applications and solutions for cloud computing and Windows Azure requires a completely different way of considering the operating costs.
IT Management Issues: The CIO Conundrum
October 2010The challenges faced by your CIO have a direct impact on your job today, and your future as an IT and business professional.
Cloud Computing: Get to Know SQL Azure
October 2010With SQL Azure, you can realize the benefits of a familiar relational database platform, plus the benefits of cloud computing.
Windows Confidential: Leftovers from Windows 3.0
October 2010Some leftover interface elements dating back to the days of Windows 3.0 let you remove and hide icons in several different ways.
Cloud Computing: Cloud Security: Safely Sharing IT Solutions
October 2010You can share IT solutions between the fixed cost of local resources and the variable cost of cloud resources without losing control of access to enterprise assets. Let us show you how.