SQL Server Magazine October 2005
[Feature]
PC users love to store email and old data, but unchecked data accumulation becomes a problem when users need to find a piece of stored information. Take a look at two desktop search engines that can help users find the needles in their haystacks.
By Tony Redmond
[Reader to Reader]
Battery backup software might not shut down Win2K servers correctly, even though you’ve taken the time to configure the software properly. Fortunately, there’s a hotfix for the problem.
By Readers
When you upgrade a PC from Win9x to XP, Win2K, or NT, the Recycle Bin points to the newly created C:\Recycler folder, but the old C:\Recycled folder remains and it’s typically not empty. Here’s how to get rid of the Recycled folder and its contents.
By Readers
If you’re upgrading to or installing a fresh copy of ISA Server 2004, you might need to make a few adjustments to the out-of-the-box settings.
By Readers
[Tricks & Traps]
Our IT experts tell you how to track system time changes, use a desktop and laptop solution to back up data on the network, recover a lost password, and more.
By Editors
[TOP 10]
Most laptops contain sensitive information you can't afford to lose. But do you take laptop security seriously? Here are the top 10 ways to foil thieves and safeguard your data.
By Michael Otey
[Buyer's Guide]
For enterprises, a product to help manage and deploy software updates is simply a must. We compile eleven solutions, all of which patch non-Windows as well as Windows OSs.
By Barb Gibbens
[Letters to the Editor]
Readers comment about how they cut down calls to the help desk, Microsoft error reporting, and more!
By Readers
[Need to Know]
A new generation of IM applications adds the security and compliance features businesses need.
By Paul Thurrott
With its new Windows Server System for midsized businesses license, Microsoft takes aim at the center of the business market, which is growing faster than both the small-business and enterprise market segments.
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight favorite products: Woodstone’s Servers Alive, CBA’s My Passwords, Postini preEMPT Managed Service, and SpamBayes’ SpamBayes.
By Carolyn Mader
[Windows Power Tools]
This free tool can show you which files, directories, and registry subkeys have permissions that differ from their parent objects.
By Mark Russinovich
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: NetIQ NetIQ Group Policy Guardian 2.0
By Carolyn Mader
[Industry Briefings]
Editors share insights from their conversations with Availl, Cyber-Ark Software, nCipher, and NetIQ.
By Editors
[IT Pro Perspective]
WinFS Beta is Microsoft's weapon of choice in the company's battle with Google for the desktop-search market.
By Karen Forster
[Hey Microsoft!]
: Microsoft's Ben Canning responds to IT pros' concerns about the affect WER has on their Help desk costs and gives specific examples of how WER has improved Office.
By Karen Forster
[The Business End]
When it comes to IT project proposals, sound reasoning and solid data will ensure that you do the job right.
By Ben Smith
[Review]
Microsoft Office is the most popular office suite, but it's also the most expensive. Learn how two less costly alternatives—Corel WordPerfect Office 12 and OpenOffice.org 1.1.4—stack up against Office.
By Adam Carheden
64-bit Windows notebook PCs are starting to appear. Here are the pitfalls and advantages.
By John D. Ruley
Paul previews Windows Vista Beta 1 and rates Internet Explorer 7.0.
By Paul Thurrott
Check out the latest reviews on ManageSoft Refresh, HP Proliant DL585, and DeveloperOne Code Wallet Pro 2005.
By Editors
This wireless IPS helps ensure that only authorized wireless clients and APs connect to your wired network.
By Adam Carheden
[Solutions +]
Contrary to popular opinion, Windows is a secure OS. The rub? You have to make it secure, rather than rely on the default settings.
By Roger A. Grimes
[Cover Story]
Hackers use these free utilities all the time, so you better be using them too.
By Jerry Cochran
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