Editors' Picks
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Surface RT review: The good, the bad and the ugly
The Surface RT tablet comes with Office and has good battery life, but it has some drawbacks, too. This Surface RT review explains the pros and cons.07 Feb 2013
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Highlighting PowerShell changes for Exchange 2013 public folders
Microsoft made some PowerShell changes that correspond with new Exchange 2013 public folders. This tip details what you need to know before migrating.06 Feb 2013
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Installing Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9: Five FAQs
Check out five frequently asked questions before you install Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9.06 Feb 2013
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Benefits of hosted email service stretch beyond cost savings
Migrating to a hosted email service can save money and provide flexibility for mobile productivity, bundled tools and less infrastructure maintenance.06 Feb 2013
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Microsoft cloud computing: Windows Azure cloud data privacy explained
Microsoft uses language in its Windows Azure cloud data privacy policy to reserve rights on customer data that companies need to carefully consider.06 Feb 2013
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We need a backup data deduplication layer
As backup dedupe matures, it's still very much a proprietary technology. We need standardization to eliminate some of today's software-hardware headaches.04 Feb 2013
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SharePoint upgrade requires sharp focus on planning, user preparation
Users and consultants alike point to focusing SharePoint upgrade efforts by planning carefully and preparing end users for all the latest features.04 Feb 2013
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Application and OS updates for virtual desktops: Not so simple
Think virtual desktops make app and OS updates easier? Think again. Patching and updating virtual desktops can require more steps than physical ones.01 Feb 2013
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Quiz: How much do you know about Windows 8 and Windows RT?
When it comes to Windows 8 and Windows RT, there's a lot of info to wrap your head around. Take this short quiz and see if you need a Windows refresh.01 Feb 2013
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Insiders talk up Yammer integration with SharePoint content management
Two Microsoft executives discuss Yammer's integrating with SharePoint content management and Microsoft's developing its social, cloud and mobile apps.01 Feb 2013
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Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy.30 Jan 2013
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The cloud computing market forecast for 2013: Experts predict what to expect
In this expert cloud computing market forecast for 2013, learn which vendors and technologies will prevail in the unpredictable cloud industry.30 Jan 2013
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SharePoint 2013 search, metadata-driven navigation simplify structure
SharePoint expert Shawn Shell explains the metadata-driven navigation features of SharePoint 2013 search and how SharePoint users can benefit.30 Jan 2013
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VARs give good marks to sales lead management systems
VARs and integrators are finding that sales lead management tools such as CRM and marketing automation software are helping keep leads alive.30 Jan 2013
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Office productivity software choices, once easy, now are complicated
Once a standard desktop, Windows OS and Microsoft office productivity software were easy choices for IT. Why things have gotten much more complicated.30 Jan 2013
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SharePoint licensing is becoming simpler -- and cheaper
Microsoft has made some changes to its SharePoint licensing requirements, potentially saving customers a lot of money.30 Jan 2013
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Comparing mobile operating systems' manageability and security
Each of the popular mobile operating systems has different security and management features. Compare them to see which ones might fit in your company.28 Jan 2013
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Ready for a vSphere 5.1 upgrade? Depends on your current version
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade.28 Jan 2013
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A load-balancing alternative for Exchange 2010 client access servers
It's not possible to load balance Exchange 2010 client access servers without third-party tools, but some settings allow for load-balancing features.28 Jan 2013
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Upcoming Office licensing overhaul requires cloud subscription model
Microsoft is about to place all of its Office and Office 365 applications under one umbrella in an effort to push a single license, cloud-based subscription model.28 Jan 2013