Deconstructing DNS
DNS is the cornerstone of a properly functioning AD environment, so you must be able to quickly spot and solve DNS problems on your network. Here’s a foundational primer that reveals the intricacies of DNS troubleshooting. Douglas Toombs
Ask the Experts
Learn how to find the logged-on user's groups, how to configure intranet access without giving Internet access, use IP Security Policies to protect data, and more. Editors
Last spring, I was talking with Senior Contributing Editor Mark Russinovich about rootkits—a topic that nobody else seemed to be taking seriously. In fact, some people joined our conversation to insist that rootkits had been around for decades i Karen Forster
What you need to know about Microsoft Client Protection
Microsoft Client Protection is one of Microsoft’s new security products and consolidates antispyware tools, virus protection, and antimalware technology. It will provide prebuilt reports and alerts that focus on the "right issues." Paul Thurrott
4 IT Resolutions for the New Year
The start of a new year is a great time to make resolutions to improve your IT organization. Here are four resolutions that will help get you started. Ben Smith
Powercfg
Use Powercfg to control whether Windows dims your laptop’s LCD panel and how Windows reduces your CPU’s speed to save power. Mark Minasi
XP Downloads
Cool Microsoft software for XP users is just a download away. Get Windows AntiSpyware, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, Photo Story 3, SyncToy, the Shared Computer Toolkit, and more for free. Michael Otey
Letters@windowsitpro.com
A product-review response from the maker of GOexchange, and your letters about Sony and rootkits. Readers
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
Dual-Core Desktop
Considering a dual-core processor? Check out the results of our test drive of the latest multicore offering from HP. Adam Carheden
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Senforce Technologies Senforce Endpoint Security Suite (ESS)3.1. Trisha Pendley
Exchange Server EKG
This report compares 5 Exchange reporting tools, evaluating them according to data collected, reporting options, and ease and availability of use. Adam Carheden
Dual-Core Powerhouse
How do dual-core Opteron systems perform against similar single-core Opteron systems with equivalent cores and clock speeds? Adam Carheden
Paul’s Picks
Why is Paul happy about the recent Windows Vista CTP? And should your business take another look at Windows Server 2003 R2? Find out here. Paul Thurrott
VMware ESX Server 2.0
VMware ESX Server is leading the way in providing virtualization software technology for mission-critical environments. Michael Otey
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What Would You Do If You Ran Microsoft? ITTV's 2008 inaugural video contest, "If I Ran Microsoft..." is your chance to tell it like it is. Be goofy or be serious, but don"t miss this chance to have fun, win prizes, and go viral in a major way.
Maximize Your SharePoint Investment This web seminar discusses how true bi-directional replication of SharePoint content from one server to another enables branch offices to maintain access to current SharePoint content.
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