Let SCVMM 2008 Manage It All
If you like Microsoft’s System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007, you might want to check out the 2008 model. It’s SCOM friendly, hypervised, and PRO-packaged. It could be a sweet suite for your server virtualization plan.
Sean Deuby
Virtual PC 2007 Mouse Integration Fix for Win98
The Mouse Integration feature sometimes doesn't work in Windows 98 virtual machines because of a bug in Virtual PC 2007's Virtual Machine Additions installation routine. To fix the bug, you can make some changes to the virtual machine's system.ini file. Readers
Ask the Experts
Find out how DPM protects your data, get tips for using Control Panel's search component, learn how to set machine logon restrictions for a group, and more. Various Authors
Split-Brain DNS
Split-brain DNS ensures that users on your network can access local resources by using the public IP address. Follow these steps to put your double-duty DNS to work. Michael Dragone
Managing AD User Accounts with PowerShell
Although PowerShell doesn't include cmdlets for managing Active Directory, AD cmdlets are available—and they're free. You can use them to automate many of the tasks you need to perform to keep user accounts up-to-date. Dmitry Sotnikov
Move Apps from UNIX to Windows with SUA
Take advantage of Microsoft's new Subsystem for UNIX-Based Applications (SUA) with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 for an intriguing alternative to UNIX Systems. John Howie
Secure Active Directory With XML-Based Templates
Microsoft's new .admx template format lets you centrally store admin files and reduces the amount of data you need to replicate between DCs. You can even create custom .admx templates to suit your needs. Russell Smith
Microsoft’s SMB Products and Services
As IT spending in the SMB market increases, Microsoft focuses its efforts on related software and services, such as Windows Essential Business Server, Small Business Server, and Microsoft Online Services. Karen Forster
SQL Server 2008 New Features
The latest version of SQL Server includes many new features—such as the Resource Governor, Policy-based Management, and Transparent Data Encryption—that will improve database administration and provide enhanced security and scalability. Michael Otey
Letters
Readers chime in about setting up a Cisco router, and a debate is sparked about Michael Otey's "Virtualization Shootout, Part 2." Editors
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Embotics V-Commander 2.0 Editors
Palm Treo 750
Palm's Treo 750 smart phone now uses Windows Mobile and Microsoft’s Direct Push Technology, but admins might want to carry a battery charger on long calls. Jason Bovberg
Paul's Picks
See how Mozilla Firefox 3.0 rates as an enterprise web browser; plus, Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V arrived late but it's worth a look if you're interested in server virtualization. Paul Thurrott
Instant Messaging Headaches
The widespread adoption of IM technologies in businesses translates to more work for IT pros. Here are the risk factors and pain points to watch out for, along with a few good products to help with the workload. Jeff James
OS and Application Deployment Tools
If you're planning to roll out an OS or application suite across your organization's network, check out these tools from Microsoft and third-party vendors for deployment help. Jeff James, et al.
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