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SLAs and service-level management: What does it mean for Windows managers?
Windows service-level management is a business process for managing Windows user service requirements in an IT environment. A key component of a Windows service-level management plan is a service-level agreement (SLA). Expert Harris Kern explains wha... Tip
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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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Upgrade to Microsoft's free security assessment tool readied
The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool is now ready to download. The freebie helps IT shops figure out where network defenses may be lacking. Article
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Linux x86 growth outpaced by Microsoft Windows
The Linux server market has continued its robust quarter-over-quarter growth in the x86 market, but Microsoft -- yes, that Microsoft -- had bigger growth overall. Article
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Microsoft service desk beta 1 ready for download
Testers will get a glimpse of System Center Service Manager's features, including the CMDB and an end user self-service portal built on SharePoint Server 2007. Article
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News from Microsoft TechEd 2007
TechEd, Microsoft's annual showcase event for enterprise IT professionals and application developers, was held June 4th-8th in Orlando. Find out what topics were the talk of TechEd this year! Article
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Data storage hardware spending declines, CIOs show caution
As CIOs decrease data storage hardware spending and vendors curb IT spending forecasts, the outlook for enterprise storage changes. Article
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infrastructure management (IM)
For an organization's information technology, infrastructure management (IM) is the management of essential operation components, such as policies, processes, equipment, data, human resources, and external contacts, for overall effectiveness. Definition
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Report: New hacking technique shields attackers
A new report issued by UK-based security vendor Finjan shows that attackers are using IP addresses to mask a malicious Web page and avoid detection. Article