SQL Server Magazine February 2006

[Feature]
The risk of unauthorized data distribution is forcing today’s enterprise to look for persistent data protection. Microsoft’s solution is Windows RMS.
By John Howie
Microsoft has announced that the next version of Exchange will be 64-bit only. Find out the reasons behind this decision—and what it means for Exchange admins.
By Tony Redmond
[Reader to Reader]
One reader has come up with a creative way to fight annoying Web ads.
By Apostolos Fotakelis
Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory (AD) is a special challenge for small networks. Here’s a proven step-by-step process for this migration.
By Readers
[TOP 10]
Virtual machine flexibility comes at the cost of performance. Use these tips to accelerate both Microsoft and VMware VM products.
By Michael Otey
[Buyer's Guide]
KVM over IP switches provide a cost-efficient way to control remote systems and devices from one console. Learn more about KVM over IP technology and compare prices and features of more than 70 products.
By Jason Bovberg
[Need to Know]
What do Longhorn Server, Windows Compute Cluster Server, and Windows Vista have in common? The x64 platform.
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight favorite products: AVTECH Software's Room Alert, PaperCut Software’s PaperCut NG, Super Flexible Software’s Super Flexible File Synchronizer, and Network Automation’s AutoMate.
By Blake Eno
[Ask the Experts]
By Sue Mosher , et al.
[Windows Power Tools]
Quickly generate SSL server certificates with this handy IIS resource kit tool.
By Mark Minasi
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Astaro's Astaro Security Gateway 6.1
By Trisha Pendley
[Industry Briefings]
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Solidcore Systems, Sana Security, GFI Security, and Faronics.
By Editors
[IT Pro Perspective]
Where Windows-UNIX interoperability is concerned, Microsoft is walking its talk.
By Karen Forster
[Hey Microsoft!]
Microsoft discusses IIS 7.0—its new task-oriented UI, rewritten from scratch; its ability to monitor activity in real time; elimination of the IIS metabase; and componentization of features.
By Karen Forster
[The Business End]
If you're a new IT manager, here's a 100-day plan for making a successful transition to your new role.
By Ben Smith
[Review]
Disk-based backups at tape-based prices.
By Adam Carheden
These three standouts have a single-minded focus: detect and remove spyware. Check out our review of CounterSpy Enterprise, Trend Micro Anti-Spyware Enterprise Edition, and Spy Sweeper Enterprise, and see which one impressed our editor the most.
By Jeff Fellinge
SMBs can get satisfaction with this substitute for Exchange Server.
By Michael Otey
[Solutions +]
Implementing a robust, reliable patch-management solution for a large business requires forethought. Make sure you address all key considerations when deploying WSUS in a large business.
By Dan Holme
[Cover Story]
Strategies for overcoming 3 shortcomings in your Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services implementation.
By Ethan Wilansky , et al.
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