Category: Microsoft Technet

December 2007One of the most exciting features offered by Service Pack 1 is Standby Continuous Replication. Find out how this can help you improve uptime, limit data loss, and simplify e-mail maintenance and retention.

December 2007

A look at how the DirectInput force feedback joystick interface specifies periodic forces—and some of the unexpected results.

December 2007Getting ready to run Exchange on Windows Server 2008? The Microsoft Exchange Development team has been doing this for a while now, and Paul Bowden shares some advice and lessons they’ve learned to help you get ready.

December 2007The Network Policy Server (NPS) service in Windows Server 2008 replaces the Internet Authentication Service used in Windows Server 2003 and brings numerous enhancements, from the ability to enforce system health requirements to improved ma…

December 2007Combining voicemail, fax capabilities, and e-mail messaging into a single mailbox may seem like a daunting task. But it’s easier than you think. Here’s a guide to deploying unified messaging in your organization.

December 2007Thinking about virtualization? If not, you should be. Find out what you need to know to deploy virtual systems, what to avoid, and how virtualization works under the covers.

December 2007Learn about easy, cheap approaches to computer forensics that mainstream administrators can use for basic investigations.

December 2007Toolbox: New Products for IT Pros

December 2007Microsoft gathers a lot of data on security threats faced by computer users. Get an overview of recent trends, how various versions of Windows have been performing, which regions of the world are most affected, and more.

December 2007This free utility and electronic questionnaire can help mid-sized organizations identify and resolve network security risks.

December 2007You’ve got a machine that isn’t communicating with other machines for no obvious reason. These tips can help you quickly diagnose and repair the problem.

December 2007Windows PowerShell provides many features that often get overlooked. By taking a methodical approach to exploring Windows PowerShell cmdlets, you will unearth some powerful capabilities that you haven’t yet noticed.

December 2007From the Editor: Let the Conversation Begin

December 2007Until now, Windows has allowed only a single password policy per domain. Windows Server 2008, however, lets administrators implement multiple password policies, tailoring different policies for various types of users.

December 2007Letters: Readers Speak Out

December 2007Unlike the typical service pack, Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 provides a lot more than just hotfixes and security updates. Here’s an overview of some of the most important new features and capabilities SP1 has to offer.

December 2007IT has become “consumerized” as technology and perceptions in personal life have merged with technology and perceptions in professional life. And the effects on both business and personal life are profound.

November 2007Ever wonder why you need a miniature file system driver built into those critical boot files?

November 2007Take a look at how the eScience team in Microsoft Research is collaborating with medical researchers and using high performance computing to help find a cure for HIV.

November 2007Don’t have SMS 2003? Don’t worry, there’s another solution for creating simple desktop deployments. Here’s an in-depth guide to using BDD 2007 and SQL Server to create scalable deployments that require little or no manual input.