Features

Features

• Establishing an SCOM 2007 backup schedule

  This excerpt from "System Center Operations Manager 2007 Unleashed" provides suggested time frames for backing up databases and files used by SCOM 2007.  Continue Reading

• SAN management for Windows file storage

  This collection of articles, mediacasts and eBook chapters provide in-depth details on the inner-workings of storage area networks, including tips on backup and recovery strategies, iSCSI and disk management.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Outlook .PST file FAQs

  Troubleshoot Outlook .PST file issues -- from importing and exporting data to .PST file repair and recovery -- with this collection of Outlook .PST FAQs.  Continue Reading

• Introducing Active Directory to Windows PowerShell

  In this month's Scripting School column, Christa Anderson breaks down the process of using PowerShell to create or manipulate data in Active Directory.  Continue Reading

• What to include in a Windows Server 2008 migration strategy

  In this excerpt from Chapter 12 of "Microsoft Windows Server 2008: The Complete Reference," the authors discuss four major activities a Windows Server 2008 migration strategy must cover and outlines a migration order for virtual service offerings.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• A look at Windows PowerShell's security features

  This screencast explains how new security features in PowerShell can help keep admins from accidentally executing scripts obtained from outside sources.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 migration tutorial

  Discover Exchange 2007 migration best practices, planning considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid before embarking on your Exchange 2007 migration.  Continue Reading

• A look at Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007

  This excerpt from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" breaks down some of the new features that have been added to Office Professional 2007.  Continue Reading

• Project Web Access with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

  This excerpt from "Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: The Complete Reference" explains some of the new Project Web Access features that are included with Project Server 2007.  Continue Reading

• Creating pipelines and interacting with objects in Windows PowerShell

  This screencast demonstrates how to create basic pipelines in Windows PowerShell, and introduces you to three more simple commands: get-process, get-member and get-alias.  Continue Reading

• Preparing for Windows Server 2008 migration

  Windows Server 2008 is available, but are you ready for it? Use this checklist to learn how IT shops can prepare for their Windows Server 2008 migration.  Continue Reading

• A basic introduction to Windows PowerShell

  Interested in learning to use Windows PowerShell? This short screencast explains the basics of the Microsoft scripting language and walks you through some simple commands to get you started.  Continue Reading

• An extended look at Windows file management with PowerShell

  Scripting expert Christa Anderson explains how to use Windows PowerShell to create folders in a temporary directory and populate them from a network share.  Continue Reading

• Desktop Authority 7.6

  Desktop Authority is a leading desktop management solution for Windows networks. Version 7.6 allows admins to increase network security and reduce total cost of ownership, while easing migrations to Windows Vista.  Continue Reading

• Archiving information with New-Item in Windows PowerShell

  With Windows PowerShell, administrators can use variables combined with cmdlets to store pertinent data as part of their file archiving systems.  Continue Reading

• Specops Password Policy 2.1

  Specops Password Policy 2.1 helps enforce better password management for Windows Active Directory  Continue Reading

• GPExpert Scripting Toolkit for PowerShell v 1.0

  Discover how GPExpert Scripting Toolkit for PowerShell v 1.0 helps Windows IT shops manage Group Policy Object settings.  Continue Reading

• Recovery Manager for Active Directory Forest Edition

  This tool extends the value of Recovery Manager for Active Directory by allowing restoration of the entire forest to a point-in-time before the directory became corrupt.  Continue Reading

• DSRAZOR for Windows

  This Windows administration tool is an interactive agent that helps administrators manage their Windows and Active Directory environments.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Quick Start Cards for Microsoft Office 2007

  Quick Start Cards for Microsoft Office 2007 is a tangible desk reference that IT admins can use to increase their knowledge of Microsoft applications.  Continue Reading

• InTrust Plug-in for Exchange

  Track user activity, non-owner access and audits changes to configurations and permissions on Exchange Server mailboxes and servers using InTrust Plug-in.  Continue Reading

• NSE eSENSE Visualizers for SharePoint

  Create flexible SharePoint sites that display data from several different sources and external systems, using charts and grids, onto SharePoint pages.  Continue Reading

• Recovery Manager for Active Directory

  Recovery Manager from Quest Software can help Windows administrators provide backup and recovery functionality for Active Directory.  Continue Reading

• Zenprise 3.1

  Learn about Zenprise 3.1, which identifies problems in BlackBerry and Microsoft Exchange environments and then gives instructions on how to fix the issue.  Continue Reading

• LogADmin 2.0

  LogADmin 2.0 from NetPro Computing is a secure event log archiving, searching and analysis IT compliance tool for Windows. It's a way to meet security and compliance requirements -- without manual scripting.  Continue Reading

• iTrinegy Network Emulator for Windows

  INE for Windows from iTrinegy is a network emulation software package that simulates wide area, wireless, satellite or remote network conditions on a Local Area Network.  Continue Reading

• MessageLabs Archiving Service V3.0

  Read about how MessageLabs Archiving Service V3.0 integrates with Microsoft Exchange to meet all major email archiving requirements.  Continue Reading

• ADtoolkit Version 4.0

  ADtoolkit Version 4.0 from Javelina Software can help ease management of Active Directory by providing bulk task execution and streamlined configuration of common administrative tasks.  Continue Reading

• GPOADmin 1.5

  GPOADmin 1.5 from Quest Software extends capabilities of Microsoft Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to help streamline and automate critical tasks and provide enhanced auditing, version control and reporting capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Kaseya Enterprise Edition

  Kaseya Enterprise Edition builds automation into the systems deployment and management process.  Continue Reading

• Colligo Contributor for SharePoint

  Allow users to securely access, modify and create Microsoft SharePoint content online and offline using a rich client interface.  Continue Reading

• Computer Based Training for Microsoft Office 2007

  For training employees on Microsoft Office 2007, learn how Computer-Based Training from Brainstorm helps Windows IT managers instruct employees on Windows Vista, SharePoint, Access and more.  Continue Reading

• The Fortiva Archiving Suite

  Find out about the Fortiva Archiving Suite, which allows Microsoft Exchange users to access archived data in real time from either Outlook or a Web browser.  Continue Reading

• OneServer and OneStop services, version 3.0

  Control Exchange Server applications and data in-house, while outsourcing maintenance and management for full server monitoring, management and reporting.  Continue Reading

• BlackBerry Enterprise Solution

  Read about how BlackBerry Enterprise Solution integrates with Microsoft Exchange to allow users to access data wirelessly through their mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• Quest MessageStats 6.1

  Consolidate a full view of email messaging components into one interface -- generating reports from the messaging organization using Quest MessageStats 6.1.  Continue Reading

• Ninja Email Security Version 2.1

  Read more about Sunbelt Software's Ninja Email Security Version 2.1, which specializes in spam detection with the help of four new antispam engines.  Continue Reading

• Email Protection Gateway/EPG 1000

  Learn about Abaca's Email Protection Gateway, an antispam product for Microsoft Exchange that is designed to block 99% of all spam without user management.  Continue Reading

• Hypersoft OmniAnalyser 9.0

  Learn about OmniAnalyser 9.0, a management software that monitors metrics and produces reports on IT services and applications, such as Microsoft Exchange.  Continue Reading

• Specops Deploy 3.2

  Specops Deploy 3.2 from Special Operations Software's is a Group Policy-based tool that deploys and distributes software to the Windows enterprise.  Continue Reading

• ELM Event Log Monitor 5.0

  ELM Event Log Monitor 5.0 from TNT Software Inc. has real-time monitoring, alerting and reporting that complements the Windows security framework.  Continue Reading

• ActiveBatch Enterprise Job Scheduling and Event Automation

  The ActiveBatch Enterprise Job Scheduling solution from Advanced Systems Concepts integrates business apps, standalone tasks, processes and scripts across diverse computing environments  Continue Reading

• Zeus Extensible Traffic Manager 4.2

  Zeus Technology's ZXTM 4.2 manages application traffic, inspecting, transforming and routing requests as it load-balances across the application infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• ELM Enterprise Manager 5.0

  ELM Enterprise Manager 5.0 is TNT Software's enterprise system- and server-monitoring and reporting solution, designed to monitor the health and status of a distributed Windows system.  Continue Reading

• ChangeAuditor for Active Directory

  ChangeAuditor was created by Quest Software to provide real-time change management by delivering detailed reports about changes and activities as they occur in an infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Workflow Studio 1.0

  FullArmor's Workflow Sudio platform was created to allow automation of business processes and the datacenter through Windows PowerShell.  Continue Reading

• PowerTerm WebConnect

  Ericom Software's PowerTerm WebConnect is a desktop virtualization and server-based computing solution designed to reduce the cost and complexity of PC management.  Continue Reading

• PowerEdge 1955

  Dell's PowerEdge 1955 blade server provides high-density computing with the latest enterprise server technologies.  Continue Reading

• Desktop Authority MSI Studio 3.5

  Desktop Authority MSI Studio from ScriptLogic is a comprehensive toolset designed to reduce costs and simplify application deployment, creation and modification.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Web Access tips of 2007

  From recovering deleted items to troubleshooting performance, these were the Microsoft Outlook and OWA issues that piqued the most interest in 2007.  Continue Reading

• Top 10 Microsoft Exchange Server administration tips of 2007

  Running the gamut of Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2003 technical topics, these were the 10 most popular Microsoft Exchange Server administration tips of 2007.  Continue Reading

• Windows in the Enterprise: Top tips of 2007

  Windows shops were faced with many challenges in 2007 — from creating a rock-solid disaster recovery plan to building a business case for Windows Server 2008. Here are SearchWinIT.com's best tips of the year on the IT issues that kept the ...  Continue Reading

• Exchange Global Address List FAQs

  Get help troubleshooting your Exchange Global Address List (GAL) with this compilation of expert answers to frequently asked questions.  Continue Reading

• Network security assessment for network infrastructure

  In this excerpt from "Hacking for Dummies," read about the consequences of improper network security assessment and why you should test your network infrastructure vulnerabilities.  Continue Reading

• An inside look at the Community Technology Preview of PowerShell 2.0

  The next version of Windows PowerShell is now available for testing. Scripting expert Christa Anderson takes an in-depth look at some of the best new features from the CTP.  Continue Reading

• Password management in the Windows enterprise

  Password management is important for any organization trying to improve Windows security. This series examines how and why traditional means of credential management and data protection are evolving as well as how Windows IT professionals are ...  Continue Reading

• How to use PowerShell to build a disk cleanup utility

  For people interested in how things tick, computers can be a satisfying test medium because the changes you make have an immediate effect. But it's also possible to make changes that can't be reversed or can only be reversed with a lot of pain. ...  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

  Learn to install, configure and secure Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for Exchange Server email communications with these tips, tools, and tutorials.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft network security testing for ARP spoofing

  Learn how to defend your network against address resolution protocol (ARP) spoofing attacks in this excerpt from Hacking for Dummies, 2nd edition.  Continue Reading

• Windows PowerShell in Action: Learning Windows PowerShell

  This excerpt from Chapter 1 of the book "Windows PowerShell in Action," explains how to install PowerShell and how to start the interpreter once it's installed. You'll also review the basic formats of Window's PowerShell's commands, how command-line...  Continue Reading

• Network perimeter security: Managing endpoint security

  With network access expanding from the office to the home and even local coffee shops, securing the network perimeter is among a security admin's top concerns. In preparing for the myriad threats that come with remote access, however, it can be ...  Continue Reading

• How to get process information with Windows PowerShell

  In this column, Christa Anderson explains how to use Windows PowerShell's get-process cmdlet to retrieve information about the processes on your computer and how to kill the unnecessary ones.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam strategies for different testing formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, learn about testing strategies that can help raise your Microsoft certification exam scores.  Continue Reading

• Use a network analyzer to sniff the network

  A network analyzer is a useful tool, helping you do things like track traffic and malicious usage on the network. Learn how to use a "sniffer" and all its capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam testing formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, find out about the different testing formats Microsoft includes in the company's certification exams.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification design and special exam question formats

  In this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, learn more about the types of question formats you'll run into while taking a Microsoft certification exam.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exams: What to expect at the testing center

  Check out this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, with info on how to score higher on your 70-290 exams.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft certification exam layout and design

  Check out this excerpt from MCSA/MCSE 70-290 Exam Cram: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment by Dan Balter and Patrick Regan, to find info on the types of question formats you'll come across when taking a Microsoft ...  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server 2003 backup and recovery best practices Q&A

  From performing system state and database backups to dealing with brick-levels and transaction logs, learn best practices that improve Exchange backup and recovery operations.  Continue Reading

• System recovery options for Microsoft Windows Vista

  This chapter excerpt tells administrators about tools and tactics they can use if their Windows Vista system will not boot.  Continue Reading

• Exchange public folder restore and recovery FAQs

  Uh oh. You've lost Exchange public folder data. Now what? Refer to this collection of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for some quick technical advice. Whether you need to recover deleted public folder data or subfolders or restore public folders ...  Continue Reading

• Use Group Policy to secure removable storage devices

  Check out Brien Posey's three-part series on the security of removable storage devices to learn how you can use Group Policy to prevent common items like USB drives from corrupting your Windows network. Learn to improve security when removable ...  Continue Reading

• Making Windows PowerShell scripts able to accept arguments

  You script a task when you expect to be doing that task more than once. But you probably won't run exactly the same task each time. Rather than saving one script for every eventuality, we'll make the scripts able to accept arguments and assign them ...  Continue Reading

• Hacking for Dummies: Test your firewall rules

  Before someone else hacks your firewall, test your firewall rules during the self-hacking process to test your network's security. Learn about the tools involved in this excerpt from Chapter 9, "Network Infrastructure," from, Hacking for Dummies,...  Continue Reading

• How to save and run scripts with Windows PowerShell

  Learn how to save a Windows PowerShell cmdlet and edit Powershell settings so saved scripts will execute.  Continue Reading

• Filtering output from Windows PowerShell

  With PowerShell, it's pretty simple to browse Windows Management Instrumentation classes without cheating by filtering the content -- all it takes is a new cmdlet and working with variables.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows Vista: Performance and stability improvements

  Check out this excerpt from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed by Paul McFedries, with details on performance and stability features for Windows Vista.  Continue Reading

• Starting a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista

  Learn why a clean install of the OS is preferred for installing Vista, and review the starting process for a Microsoft Windows Vista clean install.  Continue Reading

• Continuing with a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista

  Learn what to do when the Vista interactive Setup application asks to delete, format, or extend the current disk, or create a new partition during a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista.  Continue Reading

• Completing a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista

  Learn how complete a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista.  Continue Reading

• Working with WMI providers to PowerShell

  Microsoft's new shell language, Windows PowerShell, works with data from .NET 2.0. But .NET doesn't always contain the objects you need. In this Scripting School column, Christa Anderson explains how to use PowerShell with Windows Management ...  Continue Reading

• Performing a BitLocker installation of Windows Vista

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to install Windows Vista on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."  Continue Reading

• Upgrading to Windows Vista: Checking compatibility with the Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."  Continue Reading

• Upgrading to Windows Vista: Migrating settings using the Microsoft Windows User State Migration Tool

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."  Continue Reading

• Preparing to install Windows Vista: Checking system compatibility

  Mark Minasi provides the information you need to ensure Windows Vista will run on your system. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."  Continue Reading

• Preparing to install Windows Vista: The final steps toward installation

  Mark Minasi runs through the steps IT managers should take when preparing to install windows Vista. This chapter is an excerpt from Minasi's book, "Mastering Windows Vista for Business Professionals."  Continue Reading

• Penetration testing: Five tips in five minutes

  What good is your network security plan if a hacker can simply break through your defenses? By testing your own network's security, you can find (and fix) the holes in your perimeter before an unauthorized attacker can take advantage. Check out ...  Continue Reading

• Top 5 Outlook Web Access tips of 2006

  Based on your clicks, these are the top five Outlook Web Access tips of 2006. From Outlook Web Access performance and availability problems to OWA security and authentication concerns, these issues ignited your interest in 2006.  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server information store issues FAQs

  From fixing configuration and performance problems to copying and recovering data, learn something new about the information store from this assortment of expert advice  Continue Reading

• The Exchange Server Backup and Recovery Toolbox

  Take control of your email data with this powerhouse collection of Exchange Server backup and recovery tools. From restoring corrupted databases and deleted email to reclaiming missing public folders and .PST files, you'll find the resources you ...  Continue Reading

• The Exchange Server and Active Directory Toolbox

  Discover a collection of tools that will help you tackle Exchange Server administration tasks that require the use of Active Directory.  Continue Reading

• Active Directory security school: Management

  No matter how secure all the layers of your network might be, an improperly configured Active Directory can render the rest of your security measures useless. So how can you protect yourself from a hacker with their eyes on your AD? How can you ...  Continue Reading

• Active Directory security school: Set up and configuration

  No matter how secure all the layers of your network might be, an improperly configured Active Directory can render the rest of your security measures useless. So how can you protect yourself from a hacker with their eyes on your AD? How can you ...  Continue Reading

• Active Directory security school: Maintenance and testing

  No matter how secure all the layers of your network might be, an improperly configured Active Directory can render the rest of your security measures useless. So how can you protect yourself from a hacker with their eyes on your AD? How can you ...  Continue Reading

• Exchange Server and Active Directory FAQs

  From creating Exchange Server mailboxes and modifying SMTP addresses to bulk-importing data and configuring user permissions, this collection of frequently asked questions will teach you how to manage and manipulate Active Directory for easier ...  Continue Reading

• Network security FAQ: Managing user rights

  User rights management raises many questions in Windows networking environments. Check out this FAQ with Windows network security expert Wes Noonan and learn to manage user rights and access permissions in your network.  Continue Reading

• Managing Windows with VBScript and WMI -- Chapter 20, 'Your first WMI/ADSI script'

  This chapter walks you through the entire design and creation process for a new script. In addition to demonstrating a useful new purpose for WMI and ADSI, this chapter will help strengthen your script design skills.  Continue Reading

• 64-bit Watch: Software drivers

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