Introducing Windows PowerShell
PowerShell delivers scripting capabilities that Windows never had before. One of the coolest capabilities lets you create complex commands by stringing together lots of little commands. Paul Robichaux
8 Absolutely Cool, Totally Free Utilities
We’ve scoured the Internet for the very best free utilities available. Fill your network-troubleshooting toolkit with these great finds, and you’ll never be at a loss. Douglas Toombs
Vista's Firewall
The version of Windows Firewall that will ship with Vista has many new features that let you restrict access to your machines in several different ways. Jeff Fellinge
Ask the Experts, August 2006
Learn how to fix a Windows XP boot problem by fixing a corrupt registry, and find out how to configure Windows to not prompt a user to select a certificate if the user has only one. Various Authors
QUARANTINE!
Microsoft's network quarantine platform will let Vista and Longhorn ensure that only computers that comply with your security policies can access your network. Karen Forster
Netsh Tricks
Use this all-purpose networking tool to reset an IP address, scan for adapters, and prevent antispyware apps from disabling your IP stack. Mark Minasi
New & Improved, August 2006
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
TimeSpring Software's TimeData for SharePoint
Blake Eno
Vendor Briefings, August 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Stratacache, Check Point Software Technologies, SharePoint Solutions, and vizioncore. Editors
Groupware Alternatives to Microsoft Exchange
Compare 3 groupware and collaboration suites—MDaemon 9.0.1 Pro, Ipswitch Collaboration Suite 2006 Premium Edition, and Kerio MailServer 6—and see which of these stellar apps wins the Editor's Choice Award. John Green
MiraLink 400
MiraLink 400 makes it easy to include remote data mirroring as part of your disaster-recovery plan. John Green
Paul's Picks
Get a sneak preview of what Windows Vista promises in this Beta 2 release; plus, why Longhorn Server Beta 2 is a must-have--if you can find it. Paul Thurrott
Free Online Event! Virtualization:Get the Facts! Register now and attend this free, live in-depth online conference on November 13 and 20, 2008, produced by Windows IT Pro. All registrants are eligible to receive a complimentary one-year digital subscription to Windows IT Pro (a $49.95 value)!
Ease Your Scripting Pains with the Flexibility of PowerShell! Join MVP Paul Robichaux on December 11, 2008 at 11:00 AM EDT as he equips you with PowerShell basics in 3 introductory lessons, each followed by a live Q&A session—all on your own computer!
Latest Advancements in SSL Technology There are a variety of different kinds of SSL to explore to ensure customer data is kept confidential and secure. In this paper, we will discuss some of these SSL advances to help you decide which would be best for your organization.
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Maximize Your SharePoint Investment: Get Your Data Moving Watch this web seminar now to learn how to maximize your SharePoint investment! Join us as we take a look at the complex business of securing, accessing and managing vast amounts of information in a global network and various ways to get your data moving.