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Microsoft Active Directory Design and Administration
- May 07, 2010
07 May'10
AD Federation Services 2.0 drops with added cloud support
The updated version of Microsoft's claims-based identity software has single sign-on capabilities for apps both on-premise and in the cloud.
- May 05, 2010
05 May'10
New SharePoint 2010 adds features for admins
The Central Administration has been boiled down so it's easier to navigate. IT managers will see the familiar ribbon found throughout the Office 2010 product line.
- April 27, 2010
27 Apr'10
Active Directory on your iPhone? There’s an app for that
A new app could help simplify the management of Active Directory-related help desk calls straight from your mobile phone. It’s called AD HelpDesk, a brand new iPhone app designed to aid with the ...
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- April 26, 2010
26 Apr'10
Recapping Microsoft Management Summit 2010
I thought I’d take a quick moment to run through some of the key points I took away from Microsoft Management Summit 2010 this year for those who weren’t able to attend. I was only there Tuesday ...
- April 22, 2010
22 Apr'10
Microsoft shows maturing IT management vision
Microsoft fleshed out its Systems Center roadmap and released some new tools this week, including the long awaited Service Manager.
- April 20, 2010
20 Apr'10
Microsoft pushes cloud computing on reluctant IT pros
Microsoft dropped its cloud computing plans on a really tough audience - the systems management administrators gathered at MMS this week.
- April 08, 2010
08 Apr'10
Microsoft adds storage provisioning to Exchange Server
The first service pack for Exchange Server 2010 also adds improved OWA performance and some new management UI enhancements, among other things.
- March 29, 2010
29 Mar'10
Common mistakes in an Exchange Server 2010 migration
If you're planning an Exchange Server 2010 migration, it's best to take a holistic approach -- test, rehearse and document the upgrade -- so you don't hit any snags during the transition.
- March 25, 2010
25 Mar'10
New Google tools underline interest in enterprise mail
Remember Microsoft's aggressive deals and migration tools aimed at moving enterprises off Domino and onto Exchange? Google is now eyeing those customers.
- March 23, 2010
23 Mar'10
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.
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- March 18, 2010
18 Mar'10
First look at Windows 2008 R2 SP1 puts emphasis on virtualization
UPDATE! (6/21/2010) A lot more info has come out recently regarding the first service packs for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. This Q&A with Microsoft's Justin Graham provides more ...
- March 18, 2010
18 Mar'10
The challenges of iSCSI storage deployments for Windows
While an iSCSI deployment might sound like a good idea, it's not always the right move. Most often it's the minor details that can trip you up.
- March 16, 2010
16 Mar'10
Best and worst practices for email archiving in Exchange Server
Each organization handles Exchange Server email archiving differently. And the wrong approach can be detrimental. Can your archives get you in trouble?
- March 11, 2010
11 Mar'10
New identity management software takes the heat off of IT
Self-service functionality with Forefront Identity Manager 2010 could cut down on help desk calls from end-users, helping organizations save money in the process.
- March 10, 2010
10 Mar'10
Office, SharePoint 2010 face competition, tight economy
Microsoft needs to convince IT pros to upgrade to SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 if it wants to lock them in for at least another three years.