Windows Server 2008 in Perspective
Windows 2008’s advantages over Windows Server 2003 include a 64-bit architecture; a pared-down Server Core installation option; and Active Directory, Group Policy, and Terminal Services improvements. Mark Minasi
Enter Your Administrator Credentials Only Once
Here's a trick you can use to avoid repeatedly entering your administrator account credentials each time you need to use the Run As option to launch an application that requires administrative privileges. Readers
8 More Absolutely Cool, Totally Free Utilities
We've combed the Web for a brand-new collection of fantastic, free tools that will make your job easier. Download these lifesavers, add them to your USB toolkit, and be a happy administrator! Douglas Toombs
SoftGrid for Application Virtualization
Microsoft’s application virtualization solution is SoftGrid. Learn about SystemGuard, which is SoftGrid’s virtual environment—including system requirements, components to install, and installation and configuration recommendations. John Savill
Ask the Experts
John Savill shows you how to recover a deleted account, how to enable Netmon in Windows 2003, block automatic installation of Windows 2003 SP2, and more. John Savill
The Power of For
You can use an age-old, powerful Windows utility—the For command—to add wildcard support to the Chml integrity-level tool. Mark Minasi
Questions About Server Core
Windows Server 2008 includes a stripped-down version of the OS called Server Core. Find out what Server Core is and how you can use it for server management. Michael Otey
Letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers contribute their thoughts about VMM and a Required Reading article, request a logoff script, and more. Readers, et al.
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Trigence AE 3.0 for Windows Jeff James
Paul’s Picks
Paul evaluates Microsoft Outlook Connector for Windows Live Hotmail and the latetst Beta of Windows Server 2008. Do they make the grade? Check out his reviews to find out. Paul Thurrott
Virtual Iron Enterprise Edition 3.6
Virtual Iron Software’s desktop virtualization product includes an advanced feature set that makes configuring and managing virtual servers easy. John Green
Cross-Platform Identity Management Solutions for Single Sign-On
You can secure your heterogeneous computing environment by using a solution that allows your UNIX or Linux system to authenticate to AD—but there are differences between solutions that you should be aware of before you commit. Eric B. Rux, et al.
What's Up at the Help Desk
The Help desk software market is increasingly being influenced by ITIL best practices and turning toward solutions with self-service options and knowledge bases. Now see what it means that Microsoft is entering the market. Caroline Marwitz
Readers Review Hot Products
Readers highlight favorite products: Brisworks Admin Arsenal, Visual Click Software's DSRAZOR, and ForeScout Technologies' CounterAct. Jeff James
Free Online Event! Virtualization:Get the Facts! Register now and attend this free, live in-depth online conference on November 13 and 20, 2008, produced by Windows IT Pro. All registrants are eligible to receive a complimentary one-year digital subscription to Windows IT Pro (a $49.95 value)!
Ease Your Scripting Pains with the Flexibility of PowerShell! Join MVP Paul Robichaux on December 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM EDT as he equips you with PowerShell basics in 3 introductory lessons, each followed by a live Q&A session—all on your own computer!
Latest Advancements in SSL Technology There are a variety of different kinds of SSL to explore to ensure customer data is kept confidential and secure. In this paper, we will discuss some of these SSL advances to help you decide which would be best for your organization.
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Maximize Your SharePoint Investment: Get Your Data Moving Watch this web seminar now to learn how to maximize your SharePoint investment! Join us as we take a look at the complex business of securing, accessing and managing vast amounts of information in a global network and various ways to get your data moving.
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