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Ubuntu gets served by enterprise

Canonical, the Linux distribution maker best known for the Ubuntu Linux desktop operating system, has taken the wraps off a new release of the server edition of its product. Read more »

Canonical to launch Hardy Heron this week

Canonical plans to release Hardy Heron, its newest version of Ubuntu Linux on Thursday. Read more »

Microsoft launches IE-enhanced Windows Mobile 6.1

Microsoft has officially announced version 6.1 of its Windows Mobile operating system. Read more »

Microsoft joins Kerberos single ID consortium

The MIT Kerberos Consortium, a security authentication and authorisation group, announced on Monday that Microsoft has joined its shindig. Read more »

Microsoft announces Windows Mobile management server

Microsoft has announced System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, its first server-based tool for managing and securing Windows Mobile devices. Read more »

Kill the patents, kill the problem

Novell's decision to acquire Suse back in 2003 was a smart move for a struggling company. Read more »

Attack code raises Windows DNS zero-day risk

The public release of computer code that exploits a yet-to-be-patched Windows security hole increases the possibility of widespread attacks, security experts have warned. Read more »

Zend Web tools adapted for Windows

Zend has signed a partnership with Microsoft to improve its open-source PHP software for creating dynamic Web pages, the companies announced Tuesday. Read more »

Windows-friendly desktop Linux launches

The latest version of Xandros desktop Linux has arrived, continuing the operating system's mission to welcome Windows users--a mission that's led some in the Linux community to dismiss it as "Linux with training wheels." Read more »

Microsoft dallies with open source

Microsoft's love-hate relationship with open-source software can be epitomised by recent efforts to enhance interoperability and lure developers to Windows. Read more »

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Features (58)

10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux

If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues before taking this big step. Read more »

Consider running the browser service on Windows Server 2008 DCs

Although NetBIOS is reportedly on the way out, it is still a critical part of most Windows Server environments. This article explains why, in some configurations, the browser service should be running to facilitate NetBIOS. Read more »

10 surprising things about Windows Server 2008

When you take a look at Windows Server 2008, you'll discover big changes -- including some legitimate improvements. This article outlines a few of the unexpected aspects of the new OS, both good and bad. Read more »

Secure ASP.NET 2.0 sites with Membership API

Beginning with ASP.NET 2.0, the Membership API was added to simplify adding security to a Web application. This article explains how to use the Membership API with a SQL Server back-end. Read more »

Are you going to upgrade to Windows Server 2008?

There is a lot of hype in the IT industry when it comes to new releases of products. Look at the iPhone, Windows Vista, WiMax, OS X Leopard. This article digs through the hype to help you make a decision for yourself whether migrating to Windows Server 2008 will be worth it in the next 18-24 months. Read more »

Inside the Exchange Server Profile Analyzer

The Exchange Server Profile Analyzer is a tool that allows Exchange administrators to get a real-time look at a plethora of statistics surrounding your Exchange servers. The statistics generated by the Profile Analyzer tell the complete story behind the way that your Exchange server is used (or abused!) by your users. Read more »

Scripting the remove and disable mailbox attributes in Exchange 2007

This article describes how you can disable or remove the e-mail attribute from the Windows account yet retain the account. Read more »

Eight resume tips for the experienced IT pro

You think your resume is packed full with great stuff because years ago, you read all the articles on how to build the perfect resume and you've been following most of that advice ever since. Any employer should take one look at your resume and hire you on the spot, right? Think again. Read more »

Implementing Windows Server 2008's Read-Only Domain Controller

One of the most touted features of Windows Server 2008 is the Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC). The RODC is a domain controller deployed after a traditional domain controller that contains the schema, configuration, domain, application directory partitions, and partial attribute set schemas of an Active Directory database in a read-only fashion. Read more »

Query Active Directory for empty computer account descriptions

It's very handy to populate the Windows Active Directory Description field for computer accounts. Organisationally, you may use the field as an indicator for the system's role. Read more »

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Blog (3)

Microsoft's new identity tools

Lana Kovacevic [blogs:webanatomy] -- One of the topics at this year's PDC in Los Angeles was identity management. Microsoft has taken steps to ensure easier user authentication by announcing new tools for managing identities and the support for OpenID. Read more »

Samba gets an inside look at Microsoft documentation

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- A complicated third-party arrangement means that the open-source Samba project will be able to make use of proprietary documents describing Microsoft file-sharing software. Read more »

Stepping into the Leopard cage

Staff [blogs:syslog] -- Thankfully the Builder Bureau of Meteorology is predicting rain for the weekend, it will be give me a chance to tangle with that big cat of an OS again. This time I'm coming prepared with chair and whip. Read more »

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