Crash Course in P2V Migration
Physical-to-virtual (P2V) migration can be just what you need to preserve legacy systems on orphaned workstations. Follow these steps for a smooth transition. James Bannan
Plan and Execute an Active Directory Merger, Part 1
Get started with an organizational Active Directory merger with quick, easy wins to smooth the transition, then move on to details such as configuring name resolution and forest trusts and preparing the computers and new domain for migration. Eric B. Rux
Tool Time: 175 Free Tools for the Taking
Find out about 175 freebies you can take advantage of when working with Windows OSs, virtual machines, Exchange servers, SharePoint sites, and even SQL Server setups. Karen Bemowski
Is the Microsoft Upgrade Treadmill Broken?
Rather than try to compete with companies and products that fall outside its niche, Microsoft should concentrate on its historical strength—developing world-class client, server, web, cloud, and mobile device software platforms. Jeff James
Windows 7 Tips
Take advantage of new Windows 7 features such as the Problem Steps Recorder, BitLocker To Go, built-in ISO burning support, and Resource Manager to maximize your productivity. Michael Otey
Essential Environment Variable Control with Set
Set is a basic Windows Server batch-file command that can help you with your environment variables. But it also has offers lesser-known functionality, such as the ability to generate random numbers and perform arithmetic. Mark Minasi
Prowess SmartDeploy Enterprise
If you have to deploy Windows network-wide and your computers are a hodgepodge of miscellaneous models from various manufacturers, check out SmartDeploy. Eric B. Rux
Review: NEO Pro 4.0
Microsoft Outlook users who want to improve email efficiency will find NEO Pro’s email organizing features extensive, yet for the most part user-friendly. Caroline Marwitz
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