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| 16 Sep 2009 |
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Microsoft licensing still impedes VM mobility
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
By tying licensing to physical hardware and other structures, Microsoft's licensing for server virtualization remains too restrictive. |
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| 14 Sep 2009 |
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Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009 R2 adds Windows 7 support
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
If you plan to upgrade to Windows 7 soon, you may want to download Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2009 R2, due out in late October. |
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| 09 Sep 2009 |
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Microsoft bundles App-V with Remote Desktop Services
(SearchVirtualDesktop.com)
IT shops that upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2 will get a bonus from Microsoft. The software vendor will include its application streaming technology in the license for free. |
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| 08 Sep 2009 |
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Act fast with five critical September patches
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
Don't turn on your wireless laptop in a hotel or coffee shop, and limit your Web browsing until you install these five critical patches. |
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| 26 Aug 2009 |
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Microsoft releases WSUS 3 SP2 with Win 7, R2 support
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
WSUS SP2 adds improvements to client performance, and increased server usability and reliability. It also patches Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. |
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| 19 Aug 2009 |
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Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 about more than Live Migration
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
Microsoft Hyper-V R2's Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) and Jumbo Frames support will improve scalability and speed data transfers, one tester says. |
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Microsoft spews preview software; other news
(SearchITChannel.com)
Microsoft preview deluge; RightScale puts BI on a budget. |
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| 17 Aug 2009 |
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Which Windows skills are in demand?
There are fewer jobs in IT, and employers pay new hires less. But the news is not all bad. SharePoint experience, for one, is in demand in Windows shops. |
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| 11 Aug 2009 |
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Microsoft's August patches run the gamut
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
Of the nine patches released this month, the most critical security update patch helps prevent denial of service attacks on Internet Information Services. |
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| 10 Aug 2009 |
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Using SharePoint as a social network platform
Social networks are growing within the enterprise, and customization is the ticket -- at least with MOSS 2007. |
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| 07 Aug 2009 |
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Hold on to Windows XP at your peril
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
Enterprises running Windows XP are budget conscious and will put off Windows 7 upgrades for as long as they can. But running an 8-year-old OS comes at a cost. |
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XP stragglers blame hardware costs, new features
(SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
Even though Windows 7 includes XP Mode, XP users may postpone upgrades due to hardware costs and many unfamiliar features. |
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