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- Samba 3.2 reflects open source project's ambivalence toward Microsoft
- Samba's forthcoming version 3.2 release capitalizes on Microsoft's interoperability commitments while also guarding against patent covenants that threaten the GPL. Samba 3.2, which is expected to be released in roughly one month's time, offers improved integration with the Active Directory in Windows Server 2003 and recently released...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Jeremy Allison, Samba, Microsoft Corp., Samba 3.2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Open Source, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Paula Rooney
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- TechNet Edge Series: Windows Server®2008 Interview with Server Core PM Andrew Mason
- Interview covers why server core exists, explanation of what MinWin is, the differences between MinWin and server core and why MinWin was created. To view the entire video click here.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows
- Videos 2008-04-29
- TechNet Edge Series: Windows Server®2008 Failover Clustering
- Demonstration uses six virtual machines all running on one laptop (domain controller, iSCSI SAN, three Server Core cluster nodes and a 2008 member server from which he runs the demo). To view the entire video click here.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Clustering, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software, Windows Server 2008, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Microsoft Windows, Servers, Storage, Hardware
- Videos 2008-04-29
- TechNet Edge Series: Windows Server®2008 Active Directory® Auditing and Fine Grained Password Policy
- Hear about Windows ServerŪ2008 AD auditing and FGPP directly from the source. Interview with Siddharth Bhai the program manager for this AD functionality. To view the entire video click here.
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Auditing, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software, Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows
- Videos 2008-04-29
- How do I... Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008?
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an invaluable service when you have a network larger than a handful of computers. It's also a standard component of enterprise networks and sub networks. Microsoft Windows Server 2008's built-in DHCP server allows Windows machines (and any other TCP/IP-based machines and devices) to obtain...
- Tags: DHCP, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Server, DHCP Server, Steven Warren, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Download resources 2008-04-29
- BizTalk Server for Windows Server 2008 not till 2009
- When Microsoft launched Windows Server 2008 in February, company officials shared timetables for how long it might take the company to make available compatible versions of its various business applications. But it wasn't until this week, the company finally shared information on how and when it will release a Windows-Server-2008-compatible...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web Services, Application Servers, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- The view from stupid
- It's my belief that all of us have a general responsibility to correct public falsehoods and act against both real and perceived injustices. In its application to IT what I think this means is that we - you, me, everyone - have a duty to correct mis-information when we see...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Kind, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Processors, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Paul Murphy
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- Doing the Microsoft patent math
- Just over a year ago, Microsoft officials threw down the patent gauntlet, claiming free and open-source software violated 235 of its patents -- but refused (and continue to refuse) to get more specific. Today, thanks to a post by my ZDNet blogging colleague Jason Perlow, there's a new piece of...
- Tags: Patent, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Patent Application, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-04-22
- Is Hyper-V ready for the Windows desktop?
- A few days ago, my ZDNet blogging colleague Jason Perlow offered some suggestions on how he would design Windows 7 for maximum backward compatibility. One of his key proposals involved using virtualization to solve application compatibility problems: What if Microsoft were to build a "Personal" Hyper-V...
- Tags: Desktop, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Hyper-V, VM, Linux Integration Component, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott
- Blog posts 2008-04-17
- How do I... Install and configure a DNS server in Windows Server 2008?
- As many of you are probably aware, DNS is now the name resolution system of choice in Windows. Without it, computers would have a very tough time communicating with each other. However, most Windows administrators still rely on WINS for name resolution on local area networks and some have little...
- Tags: DNS, Microsoft Windows Server, DNS Server, Steven Warren, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Domain Names, Networking, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Hardware
- Download resources 2008-04-15
- Hosting Webcast Series: Windows Server Virtualization
- The presenter of this webcast explains the virtualization solution - how Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager can be leveraged by service providers.
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Server Virtualization, Hardware, Storage, Servers
- Webcasts 2008-04-15
- Microsoft patches Vista, Windows Server 2008, IE
- Microsoft delivered 10 patches including six critical ones on Tuesday. Among the critical patches for Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Internet Explorer. Critical patches by the CVEs: CVE-2008-0083: Covers Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Microsoft says: "A remote code execution vulnerability...
- Tags: Web, Attacker, Microsoft Windows Server, Vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-08
- Microsoft readies Vista, Windows Server 2008 critical patches
- Microsoft on Thursday issued five critical security bulletins and three important ones for all flavors of Windows, Internet Explorer and Office. Vista and Windows Server 2008 are affected by four of the five critical bulletins. In its patch day advance notification for its Tuesday update, Microsoft issued...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Vulnerability, Patch Management, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-04-03
- Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn five days, you'll learn to design a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure that meets business and technical requirements for network services....
- Tags: Schaumburg, Network Infrastructure, Washington, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Chicago, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Software
- Training 2008-04-01
- Defending Windows Networks
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsIn this advanced security course, you will learn how to protect a Windows Server Network from security threats. Get an introduction to the concepts and...
- Tags: Security Threat, Schaumburg, Washington, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, New York, Atlanta, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Servers, Security, Software, Hardware
- Training 2008-04-01
- Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
- Instantly save $500 off the standard course price when you register on TechRepublic or ZDNet! Offer ends April 30, 2008.View Available Dates and LocationsGain the knowledge and skills necessary to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Learn to implement and configure secure...
- Tags: Network Infrastructure, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Compliance, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Training 2008-04-01
- Oil Company Improves Branch Office Infrastructure With Server Virtualization
- Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) runs an oil pipeline system that extends between Kazakhstan and Russia's Black Sea coast. CPC is expanding rapidly and needs to upgrade its IT infrastructure to support business growth. Branch locations often managed their own servers, but space constraints and limited power supplies in remote areas...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Corp., Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Virtualization, Servers, E-mail Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Online Communications, Enterprise Software
- Case studies 2008-04-01
- Quick Reference: Windows Server 2003 Commands
- Never again be at a loss for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 command. Our well-organized charts put 71 system, file system, Active Directory, and networking commands at your fingertips. Hundreds of parameters and switches are also included! This download is available for free as part of a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2008-03-25
- Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003
- Unfortunately, troubleshooting is a way of life for the support professional. There is help, however. From DNS to Group Policy to Terminal Services, our Windows Server 2003 troubleshooting guide tackles the most common server problems you are likely to face with the latest Microsoft operating system. ...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Terminal Services, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2008-03-25
- Security in Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2003 is the first network operating system from Microsoft designed with security not as an afterthought, but as a major objective. Nonetheless, there are many areas still left open that could be potential vulnerabilities. Close up some of those security holes with our Windows Server 2003 security guide....
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2008-03-25
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