SQL Server Magazine May 2007

[Feature]
The new roles-based architecture in Exchange 2007 means you'll likely have to change many of your backup processes.
By Brien Posey
Microsoft Forefront Client Security is an ambitious security product that provides valuable protection against all kinds of malware. SMBs might find installation cumbersome, however.
By Jeff Fellinge
Microsoft Office 2007 tips will help your users work with the system: using the Ribbon UI, finding macro options, converting the trial version of Office 2007 to the full release version, and more.
By Dan Holme
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) lets you allow designated users access to your network—but to use ADFS, you need to know about ADFS components and the claim transformation process.
By Jan De Clercq
A disorganized file server can be costly in terms of hardware, storage, and user productivity. This article introduces you to some basic ways you can clean up and optimize your file server to provide a better user experience and easier maintenance.
By Eric B. Rux
Bob Mixon answers your questions about linking a SharePoint list to Outlook, SharePoint navigation, and changing SharePoint's site structure.
By Bob Mixon
File shares are out, SharePoint document libraries are in! Start working with document libraries by learning how to create them, set their permissions, and populate them.
By Dan Holme
Here are the various options for applying virtualization technology to disaster recovery in an environment that uses local SCSI storage.
By Cris Banson
[Reader to Reader]
Windows 2003 comes with a defragmenter, but you need a third-party program to automate its use. If your budget is tight, there's an alternative. You can use defrg.bat, a free script that defragments not only Windows 2003 but also Windows XP.
By Readers
If you're upgrading from Win2K to Windows 2003, here's one gotcha you need to know about.
By Readers
[TOP 10]
Office 2007's Ribbon UI looks cool, but does it let you easily find what you need? Here's how to find 10 commonly used features.
By Michael Otey
[Letters to the Editor]
By Readers , et al.
[Market Watch]
The battle between Intel and AMD to create faster, more powerful processors has led to successful dual-core models, and quad-core processors and beyond are on the way. Find out what you need to know about all the different processor technologies.
By Michael Otey
[Need to Know]
In April's issue, Paul covered BitLocker and User Account Control (UAC), but Vista's security features go much deeper.
By Paul Thurrott
[What's Hot]
Readers highlight their favorite products: SysOp Tools' Password Reminder Pro for Windows Active Directory, Proofpoint's Proofpoint Messaging Security Gateway P-Series, Xtralogic's VHD Utility, DameWare Development's DameWare NT Utilities
By Readers , et al.
[Ask the Experts]
John Savill discusses Vista's reduced functionality mode, generating a database-creation script, and setting Vista battery options.
By John Savill
[Windows Power Tools]
Icacls is a new permissions-focused command-line tool in Vista. Although it appears to be a complete Cacls replacement, it’s not. Here's how it differs.
By Mark Minasi
[New & Improved]
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. Product Spotlight: CiRBA's CiRBA data center intelligence solution.
By Blake Eno
[IT Pro Perspective]
Microsof is turning its attention to midsized businesses, and that's good news for companies that realize the importance of investing in IT.
By Karen Forster
[The Business End]
Turning an underperforming employee into a high-level achiever is far from easy, but it can be one of the most satisfying accomplishments of your career.
By Ben Smith
[Review]
If you need total control over the software your users run, check out this simple, flexible, and effective tool.
By Eric B. Rux
HP does a lot right with the dc5750, making it a good choice for bringing Vista compatibility to your business.
By Michael Otey
We've taken alook at how five products offer central policy-based management of desktop ansd server antivirus software.
By John Green
[Cover Story]
Because Office 2007 is so different from previous Office versions, you'll have to learn how to customize and deploy an Office 2007 installation that has been configured to your company's specifications.
By Dan Holme
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