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Hardening an Exchange Server 2003 Environment (Part 2)
White Paper When hardening a messaging server, it makes sense to harden the underlying operating system first. Fortunately Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 introduced a neat tool, the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW). [03 Apr 2008]
Using Virtualization to Achieve Affordable Disaster Recovery: Physical-to-Virtual Disaster Recovery From Microsoft, PlateSpin, and Dell
White Paper This whitepaper details PlateSpin's Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) Recovery solution, implemented using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) in conjunction with Dell PowerEdge Servers. [03 Apr 2008]
Benefits of Deploying Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0 in Windows Small Business Server 2003 Networks
White Paper Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) 3.0 offers several new features and enhancements that benefit Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) environments. This paper evaluates the benefits of deploying Microsoft Windows... [03 Apr 2008]
Windows Vista take-up crawls at snail's pace
News Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system is taking a while to catch on, with just 6.3 per cent of enterprise users on the OS by the end of 2007. And according to research by Forrester Research, most upgrades were from users of Windows... [02 Apr 2008]
Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1: Managing a CCR Cluster Using the Exchange Management Console
White Paper Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (SP1) introduces several high availability enhancements. This paper takes a closer look at the Clustered Continuous Replication (CCR) cluster management interface included in the... [02 Apr 2008]
Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP1
White Paper Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. [29 Mar 2008]
Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 and Next-Generation AMD Opteron Processors Increase the Business Value of Virtualization
White Paper Virtualization is rapidly becoming a standard technology for use across the IT spectrum. A key enabling technology, virtualization allows customers to run multiple operating systems concurrently on the same physical computer by... [29 Mar 2008]
Deployment Cookbook: Backup and Recovery
White Paper Lack of technical specialization and limited IT budgets too often deprive mid-sized businesses of effective disaster preparation and recovery options. Acronis and Microsoft have joined together to provide a backup and recovery solution... [29 Mar 2008]
Dual Boot: Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
White Paper This paper describes the installation and configuration of a High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster for a dual boot of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 (WCCS) and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1. [29 Mar 2008]
Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
White Paper Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific... [29 Mar 2008]
Rapid Recovery With Less Hassle: Low-Cost, Easy-to-Use Downtime Recovery With Acronis True Image and Microsoft Virtual Server
White Paper The key to an effective disaster recovery plan is restoring all of the servers onto available hardware. Virtualization technology is naturally suited for recovery from unplanned downtime, and it can be incorporated into an effective... [29 Mar 2008]
Step-by-Step Guide: Deploying SSTP Remote Access
White Paper Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) is a new form of VPN tunnel with features that allow traffic to pass through firewalls that block PPTP and L2TP/IPsec traffic. SSTP provides a mechanism to encapsulate PPP traffic over the SSL... [29 Mar 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Upgrading MOM 2000 SP1 to MOM 2005 - Level 200
White Paper Upgrading from MOM 2000 SP1 to MOM 2005 can be a very simple process if the right steps are followed, which is what this webcast shows how to do. The attendee will learn strategies, best practices, and tips for a... [28 Mar 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Planning a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Deployment (Level 200)
White Paper What security features does Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) contain, and how can these features improve the security of the information technology infrastructure? This webcast provides information... [28 Mar 2008]
TechNet Webcast: What's in SMS 2003 Service Pack 1? - Level 200
White Paper Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) SP1 is not a normal SMS service pack limited to hotfixes. SMS 2003 SP1 adds many new features and capabilities to the SMS 2003 product. This webcast will introduce... [28 Mar 2008]