SQL Server Magazine December 2006

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[Feature]

The Keys to a Robust Exchange Implementation

You want to implement the most stable, reliable, powerful Exchange deployment possible. It'll take some work, but it's worth the time and effort.

Windows Server 2003 SP2

In addition to a cumulative patch rollup, Windows 2003 SP2 provides new functionality and OS enhancements that no enterprise should be without.




[Reader to Reader]

OpenOffice Registry Fix

At an organization that uses Terminal Services, some users have Microsoft Office while others have OpenOffice. An IT pro explains how he makes.doc and .xls files open in Office for some users and in OpenOffice for others.

Take It with You

Assemble a toolkit of freeware and shareware aplications that don't require installation on a host machine, and take your toolkit wherever you go by putting it on a USB drive.




[Product Reviews]

NOD32 Antivirus System for Workstations

Take a look at ESET's NOD32 antivirus solution--customizable antivirus software with a small memory footprint.

Paul's Picks

If you're still trying to decide whether to deploy Windows Vista when it comes out, you might want to read these reasons for sticking with Windows XP.

RoboForm 6.7

Check out our review of RoboForm—a Web site password manager from Siber Systems that stores users' Web site passwords and Web form information.




[Buyer's Guide]

Network-Monitoring Tools

If you're manually monitoring and managing your network on a daily basis, consider purchasing a network monitoring solution that works around the clock so you can spend more time on other IT matters.




[Lab Comparative]

Client Device Managers This article is only available to registered users.  Sign up now and get instant access!

Three software packages give you policy-based control over which users can connect what types of portable storage devices to company computers.




[Letters to the Editor]

Letters@windowsitpro.com





[Need to Know]

What You Need to Know About Microsoft’s Antipiracy Efforts

Find out what Microsoft is doing to become more aggressive in preventing users from using non-genuine Microsoft software on their desktops.




[Ask the Experts]

Ask the Experts

Our experts answer your questions about using Group Policy to deploy an SCW-developed security policy, updating a large number of user records at one time, managing power settings in Windows XP and more.




[Windows Power Tools]

Taking 3 Swings at SC

Here's how to use the trial-and-error method with SC to create new services just the way you want them.




[New & Improved]

New & Improved

Check out these latest products to hit the martketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: StillSEcure's Safe Access NAC solution




[IT Pro Perspective]

Forefront: Safety Belts for Windows

Which Microsoft security technologies should accompany Windows OSs as standard equipment?




[Hey Microsoft!]

Closing the Feedback Loop This article is only available to registered users.  Sign up now and get instant access!

How successful are Microsoft's new releases at addressing customer concerns? SCE Beta 2 and DPM v2 appear to be on track, but the verdict isn't in yet on Office 2007.




[The Business End]

10 Tips for Meaningful Meetings

Are poorly organized, inefficient meetings costing your company too much time and money? Here are 10 tips for making meetings worthwhile and productive.




[Review]

HP xw4400 Workstation

The xw4400 workstation has the options and performance capability for your high-end business computing needs.

Zenprise

You'll find some things to like about Zenprise, a diagnosis and resolution tool for Microsoft Exchange, especially if you spend a lot of time troubleshooting problems.




[Solutions +]

Diagnose AD Performance Problems

Microsoft's little-known Server Performance Advisor 2003 (SPA) utility automates the collection of server data, crunches that data, and produces reports that help you get to the bottom of AD performance problems.

Per-Machine Printer GUI

If you could use an easy, graphical way to manage network printers for all the users of a computer at one shot, we have the script for you.




[Cover Story]

Blurring the Line Between Work and Home

Windows IT pros are supporting more users in home offices than ever—and spending more of their leisure time with technology as well.

Keeping Tabs on the Profession

In our third IT industry survey, we examine the landscape of an IT professional's work and career.

Sizing Up the IT Pro Community

Windows IT pros are mirroring Microsoft's community push by engaging with their tech peers in many ways—through user groups, forums, blogs, and conferences, to name a few.




[Industry Briefings]

Industry Briefings

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Vizioncore, Check Point Technologies, and Klir Technologies.



 

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