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| 01 May 2008 |
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Microsoft plants itself in center of a virtual universe
Microsoft hammers home the message of how it will use its own management platform to compete against virtualization powerhouse VMware. |
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| 30 Apr 2008 |
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Microsoft demos hosted service to troubleshoot Windows
At MMS 2008, Microsoft demonstrated a database service that will one day help IT shops compare system performance. |
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| 29 Apr 2008 |
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Hyper-V won't sail past VMware on price alone, users say
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
Microsoft's Hyper-V is priced aggressively, but VMware users that have invested money and time in the software won't switch without proven performance results. |
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HP customers vulnerable to software update tool flaw
(SearchSecurity.com)
Several flaws in HP Software Update could allow an attacker to read system information or gain access to a machine. |
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XP SP3 distribution held while Microsoft readies fix
The third service pack for Windows XP will be delayed briefly while Microsoft repairs an incompatibility with RMS. |
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Microsoft answers call for more cross-platform support
Enterprises want Microsoft to provide better support for Unix and Linux, as well as for its own products. System Center is moving in that direction. |
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| 24 Apr 2008 |
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Windows XP SP3 upgrade, Ballmer comments could extend XP's shelf life
(SearchITChannel.com)
CEO Steve Ballmer says Microsoft could extend XP's availability if customer demand is there; partner reaction to XP SP3 is mixed. |
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| 22 Apr 2008 |
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XP SP3 ready in late April
IT shops are so happy with Windows XP SP2 that they're not moving to Vista. Will they even be wooed by a new service pack? |
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Will services bring superior security to all?
Security software services are growing in popularity. But those services are not always cheaper than premise-based options, and they're not right for every situation. |
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| 21 Apr 2008 |
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Adopt Google Apps? It depends, Burton analyst says
(SearchSOA.com)
Google Apps prove the concept that desktop applications can be provided using the SaaS model, but the lack of mature auditing capabilities make them risky for large businesses, the... |
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| 19 Apr 2008 |
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Virtualization creates shift in IT job market
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
Many companies deploy server virtualization in the hopes of reducing IT staff. But for some, virtualization has merely shifted IT roles rather than reduced head count. |
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| 18 Apr 2008 |
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System Center making strides but still second string in big shops
In big, diversified IT shops, Microsoft System Center underpins other established systems management vendors' products. Better integration tools may improve standing. |
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| 16 Apr 2008 |
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Desktop virtualization benefits come at too high a price, users say
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
Citrix, VMware and others have pushed desktop virtualization, but users remain hesitant to deploy the technology given the upgrade requirements and cost. |
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New service pack coming for SQL Server 2005
The Microsoft SQL Server product team has promised a cumulative rollup for its current database release. |
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| 15 Apr 2008 |
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Citrix desktop virtualization tool open to VMware, Microsoft customers
(SearchITChannel.com)
Citrix execs hope the new XenDesktop product will help them and their partners bring VMware customers over to their side. |
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Cloud computing will follow you everywhere
(SearchCIO.com)
Cloud computing is a disruptive force in computing, akin to the revolution ushered in by the Internet. The big vendors are dumping billions into it. CIOs need to pay heed. |
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