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Why enterprise IT should embrace the cloud business model
Many cloud providers offer catalogues of fixed-configuration VMs, and adopting this cloud business model could greatly benefit enterprise IT. Feature
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Microsoft in 2012: the good, the bad and the no shows
It was a packed 2012 for Microsoft. Here are some of the more notable developments coming out of Redmond this past year. Feature
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TechEd 2010: Complete conference coverage
Check this page often to check out what's happening at TechEd 2010. Conference Coverage
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory spotlight
R2 comes with several new features for Active Directory in areas like backup, recovery and data management. Check out which enhancements are likely to have the biggest impact. Spotlight
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Top IT holiday content
From the top Microsoft Outlook tips of 2009 to the future of virtual disaster recovery, our top IT holiday content has a little something for everyone. IT Spotlight
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Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference news coverage
Get all the news from the Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference in Los Angeles. Find out about Windows 7, the R2 versions of Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V and more. Conference Coverage
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The Windows Manager's Guide to IT Compliance
The Windows Manager's Guide to IT Compliance e-book offers best practices that help IT managers understand, establish and meet compliance while maintaining an efficient shop. eBook
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The IT Manager's Guide to e-Discovery
In this SearchWinIT.com e-book, learn what e-discovery is and how IT shops should prepare for the possibility. Ezines & Ebooks
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Virtualization and the changing Windows desktop
Trends like virtualization and Software as a Service are changing the classic Windows desktop. This Special Report addresses the options that Windows managers might consider for desktop virtualization. Special Report
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File System Auditor 2.0
File System Auditor 2.0 records Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 file server activity helping admins audit file access, generate reports and create alerts tied to file system events. New Product Showcase
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Windows admins get surprise Skype update in WSUS, more Microsoft licensing hikes
Windows admins aren’t happy about the surprise Skype update in WSUS, new RemoteFX requirements or Microsoft’s latest licensing changes – and had plenty to say about it this week. News | 28 Jun 2012
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Windows words of the week: TechEd 2012 edition
The chatter at Microsoft's annual technical event came from all angles. Here are some of the gems from onstage, in the crowd and online. News | 13 Jun 2012
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Microsoft updates its government pitch with new Office 365 version
Federal IT just got another reason to consider cloud services as Microsoft delivered Office 365 for Government. But is it compelling enough to migrate? News | 31 May 2012
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Windows words of the week: Joystick and bummer
Think a change will do you good? Tell that to an IT pro who's just completed an upgrade. This week, Microsoft watchers had much to say about what's to come. News | 30 May 2012
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Will Microsoft's messaging monopoly devolve into a mere utility?
Microsoft has an iron grip on the desktop and now the messaging-collaboration market, but its fortunes could fade if it can't generate new services based on those products. News | 20 Jun 2011
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Cloud security advances not yet on IT radar
Though cloud-friendly security tools have trickled into the market, IT pros are far more interested in securing existing enterprise platforms. Article | 16 Feb 2011
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Microsoft, Google sweeten online service SLAs
As Microsoft readies Office 365, the company tweaked its Online Services lifecycle policy. Google also improved its service-level agreements to cut planned downtime. News | 03 Feb 2011
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Microsoft offers Windows, Exchange SP1 betas
At TechEd 2010, Microsoft executives breezed through service pack news in an effort to assuage IT managers' concerns about the company's shift to cloud computing. Article | 07 Jun 2010
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Microsoft Azure expands to 41 countries worldwide
Microsoft increases Azure availability to 20 new regions and countries. Article | 13 Apr 2010
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End of Microsoft Select means smaller discounts for savvy shops
Microsoft will phase out Select license agreements this summer in favor of its Select Plus program. But Select Plus may not give customers the best discounts. Article | 23 Mar 2010
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Be smart about SSD maintenance
Here are the most crucial and useful SSD maintenance tips to bear in mind. Tip
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Top 10 reasons why you shouldn’t ignore mobile device security
What’s your company’s mobile security strategy? You don’t really worry about it? These 10 reasons will make you rethink that decision. Tip
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Preparing for Windows workstation security breaches
Remember that your users’ Windows workstations are just as vulnerable to security breaches as the rest of your system. Here’s how to prepare for the worst. Tip
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Seven free tools Windows managers shouldn’t be without
Everyone can use a little help from time to time, especially IT and Windows managers. Stock up on these free tools and receive assistance without spending a dime. Tip
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Eight best practices for retaining IT talent
All companies concentrate on hiring the right people for IT, but few focus on retaining them. These tips will help you engage your staff members and build loyalty within the group. Tip
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Jump-starting the cloud with the right applications
Assembling a trusty cloud app arsenal may be the key to a well-built cloud infrastructure, but knowing where to begin is half the battle. Tip
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Adding risk management analysis to a disaster recovery plan
Incorporating risk management techniques within your disaster recovery plan will help identify critical business needs as well as other DR solutions. Tip
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Why you need to test your disaster recovery plan
Your disaster recovery plan may seem flawless, but formal testing can prove otherwise. Here are some reasons why performing a dry run of your DR plan can save you time and money. Tip
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Microsoft Azure's place in the cloud
Cloud services are likely in your future. For Windows shops, see how Microsoft's Azure stacks up against the other big players and how it might fit in your long-range enterprise plans. Tip
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The state of email content filtering -- and what you can do
Proper email content filtering goes a long way toward keeping your organization secure from information leakage. What works? What doesn't? Tip
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Where Windows managers should spend their upgrade money
Ready to invest in a system upgrade, but unsure where to start? Our expert offers ideas on where your funds will be best allocated. Answer
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Service-level agreement template to prepare for call center outsourcing
Donna Fluss offers this service-level agreement (SLA) template for a reader looking to get started with preparing an SLA and an outsourcing contract. Ask the Expert
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Is compliance really necessary?
Is compliance really necessary? Ask the Expert
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How to prepare a service-level agreement (SLA)
Lori Bocklund advises a reader on what to include in a service-level agreement (SLA) for the call center. Ask the Expert
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Windows 2000 and 2003: What is the difference?
Expert Laura E. Hunter outlines the major upgrades Windows Server 2003 has over its predecessor, Windows Server 2000. Ask the Expert
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Cost-justifying antispam solutions
Spam is a big source of complaints to our IT staff and support desk. Are antispam solutions worth the investment? How can we cost justify the investment for quick approval? Ask the Expert
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VLSM, CIDR routing by RIP
Ask the Expert
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Why don't companies provide security direction?
Ask the Expert
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How can I control the desktop wallpaper for all users?
Ask the Expert
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Outlook Express claims Internet connection is lost
Ask the Expert
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enterprise content management (ECM)
Enterprise content management (ECM) is a set of tools and methods that allows a corporation, agency or organization to obtain, organize, store and deliver information crucial to its operation... (Continued) Definition
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A+ (A Plus)
A-Plus (A+) is the name of a process, developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a large trade group, that certifies individuals for knowledge about and competency in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating pers... Definition
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service desk
A service desk is a communications center that provides a single point of contact (SPOC) between a company and its customers, employees and business partners. The purpose of a service desk is to ensure that users receive appropriate help in a timely ... Definition
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Windows 7
Windows 7 is the official name for the successor to the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. (Continued) Definition
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), also called Windows Update Services (WUS), is a free add-on for managing patches and updates to the Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Server 2000, and Windows Server 2003 operating systems... (Continued) Definition
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incident management (IcM)
Incident management, in information technology, is a process designed to return service to normal as quickly as possible after an incident, in a way that has with little to no negative impact on the business... (Continued) Definition
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problem management
Problem management, in information technology, is a process aimed at resolving incidents and problems caused by end-user errors or IT infrastructure issues, and preventing recurrence of such incidents. Definition
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AutoRun
AutoRun is a feature of the Windows operating system that causes a certain file to open or a certain program to run automatically as soon as a compact disc (CD) is inserted into the CD drive. Definition
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floating point unit (FPU)
A floating point unit (FPU), also known as a math coprocessor or numeric coprocessor, is a specialized coprocessor that manipulates numbers more quickly than the basic microprocessor circuitry. The FPU does this by means of instructions that focus en... Definition
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autoexec.bat
AUTOEXEC.BAT is a file containing Disk Operating System commands that are executable when the computer is booted (started). Definition
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Mark Russinovich on virtualization, Sysinternals and the cloud
Microsoft technical fellow Mark Russinovich discusses several topics that are on the horizon for Windows administrators, such as cloud computing, client virtualization and the release of Windows 7 Server. He also provides insight on the fate of WinFS... Video
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Why enterprise IT should embrace the cloud business model
Many cloud providers offer catalogues of fixed-configuration VMs, and adopting this cloud business model could greatly benefit enterprise IT. Feature
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Be smart about SSD maintenance
Here are the most crucial and useful SSD maintenance tips to bear in mind. Tip
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Microsoft in 2012: the good, the bad and the no shows
It was a packed 2012 for Microsoft. Here are some of the more notable developments coming out of Redmond this past year. Feature
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Windows admins get surprise Skype update in WSUS, more Microsoft licensing hikes
Windows admins aren’t happy about the surprise Skype update in WSUS, new RemoteFX requirements or Microsoft’s latest licensing changes – and had plenty to say about it this week. News
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Windows words of the week: TechEd 2012 edition
The chatter at Microsoft's annual technical event came from all angles. Here are some of the gems from onstage, in the crowd and online. News
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Microsoft updates its government pitch with new Office 365 version
Federal IT just got another reason to consider cloud services as Microsoft delivered Office 365 for Government. But is it compelling enough to migrate? News
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Windows words of the week: Joystick and bummer
Think a change will do you good? Tell that to an IT pro who's just completed an upgrade. This week, Microsoft watchers had much to say about what's to come. News
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Top 10 reasons why you shouldn’t ignore mobile device security
What’s your company’s mobile security strategy? You don’t really worry about it? These 10 reasons will make you rethink that decision. Tip
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Where Windows managers should spend their upgrade money
Ready to invest in a system upgrade, but unsure where to start? Our expert offers ideas on where your funds will be best allocated. Answer
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Preparing for Windows workstation security breaches
Remember that your users’ Windows workstations are just as vulnerable to security breaches as the rest of your system. Here’s how to prepare for the worst. Tip
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About Enterprise Infrastructure Management
Whether you're implementing a Windows infrastructure or expanding one, you need guidance on the management tools and best practices that can keep your Windows environment under control This section contains resources to help administrators design, maintain, and manage their Windows infrastructure. From developing a proper change management strategy to helping Windows managers maintain up-to-date compliance documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulatory requirements, this topic page includes tips, tutorials and the latest news on Windows enterprise infrastructure management. Here you will find information on disaster recovery tools and technologies, Windows capacity management and IT problem management, as well as Windows service-level resources and help desk advice.