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- How to lose customers by not even trying
- "The easiest way to lose a customer? make it clear you don't care about that customer." Tired old wisdom, right? Sure, but checkout how this applies to webstores - and understand the message poorly thought out webstores send customers. by Paul Murphy
- Tags: Avis Rent A Car System Inc., Hertz Corp., Sun Solaris, Microsoft Windows, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Operating Systems, UNIX, Web Browsers, Servers, Software, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Internet, Hardware, Paul Murphy
- Blog posts 2008-07-23
- Case Study: Improve Network Security, Cut Carbon Emissions
- The John Lewis Partnership was founded in London 143 years ago. The company, which operates John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, had consolidated its diverse IT infrastructure over several years, which included installing Windows Server® 2003. It wanted to take the next step to improve its network operations. In...
- Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Security, Remote Site, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2008-06-04
- DreamSpark fails to spark anything
- It's fair to say most people are a little reserved and somewhat suspicious when Microsoft of all people offer something for "free". There must be a catch, a hidden something, an underlying reason… well in this case there isn't, not one that I can see anyway. Microsoft...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., DreamSpark, Microsoft Development Tools, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Open Source, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Zack Whittaker
- Blog posts 2008-05-30
- Financial Services Firm Scales Fast-Growing Hedging Application on Low-Cost Cluster
- Milliman, a global financial consulting firm, needed to expand the use of its highly successful variable annuity hedging model. The company deployed Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition on 150 servers - expected to grow to 250 by the end of 2008 - to reduce operating system licensing costs, retain...
- Tags: Financial Service, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Linux, Operating Systems, Investment, Servers, Software, Finance, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-05-14
- TechNet Edge Series: MSCOM OPS with Microsoft.com, Windows Server®2008, IIS7, and the Lone Server
- Learn a little bit about Microsoft's hosting environment and configuration, good tips on migrating from Windows Server 2003 / IIS 6, and knowledge into some of the new IIS 7 features. To view the entire video click here.
- Tags: Microsoft IIS 7.0, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft IIS Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Windows Server 2008
- Videos 2008-05-13
- TechNet Edge Series: MSCOM OPS with Microsoft.com, Windows Server®2008, IIS7, and the Lone Server
- Learn a little bit about Microsoft's hosting environment and configuration, good tips on migrating from Windows Server 2003 / IIS 6, and knowledge into some of the new IIS 7 features. To view the entire video click here.
- Tags: Microsoft IIS 7.0, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft IIS Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Windows Server 2008
- Videos 2008-05-13
- TechNet Webcast: LUA Buglight (Level 400)
- LUA Buglight (version 2.0 currently in the works) is a tool designed to help both developers and IT professionals system administrators identify the specific causes of Least-privilege User Account LUA bugs in desktop applications running on the Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista operating systems. Once the specific...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Operating Systems, Desktops, Servers, Software, Hardware
- Webcasts 2008-05-01
- Momentum Webcast: Introduction to Templates in Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server (Level 100)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn about Windows SharePoint Services version 3.0, a versatile technology in Windows Server 2003 that enables organizations and businesses of all sizes to increase the efficiency of their processes and improve team productivity. With collaboration tools that can help people stay connected across organizational...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Sharepoint Services, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, Webcast, Microsoft SharePoint, Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Team Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Software, Management
- Webcasts 2008-04-23
- Power Company Optimizes Technology, Increasing Efficiency While Reducing Costs
- Edesur, a distributor of electricity in Buenos Aires, Argentina, needed a strategic plan for upgrading its aging IT infrastructure. With 50 servers and 2,000 desktops, Edesur wanted the plan to be cost-effective, easy to implement, and scalable. Edesur turned to Microsoft Consulting Services for assistance, which recommended the Core Infrastructure...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., Edesur, Microsoft Windows, E-mail Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Groupware, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-04-11
- 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
- Network Administration in Windows Server 2003
- While the role of a Windows network administrator would never be considered easy, you can lighten your load by knowing the ins and outs of Microsoft's latest server operating system. The Windows Server 2003 Network Administration guide is an excellent resource for learning tricks of the trade. From Active Directory...
- Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Network Administration, Networking, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Download resources 2008-03-25
- Microsoft Technology Helps Architects Go Online to Share Knowledge Across Offices
- BHDP Architecture was a growing architectural firm struggling with its attempts to share knowledge among its employees and to apply its combined expertise to its daily work. With limited seat licenses, the CRM application was not accessible to all employees and presented an overwhelming number of features and functions. The...
- Tags: Knowledge, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Software, Hardware, Office Suites
- Case studies 2008-03-17
- Environmental Services Firm Consolidates Infrastructure, Improves IT Management
- Facility and environmental services provider Manutencoop Group was losing productivity due to a fragmented and inconsistent technical infrastructure. Besides improving its IT systems and streamlining applications, the organization wanted to simplify software distribution, updating, and licensing while keeping costs down. Manutencoop chose a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for its licensing solution...
- Tags: IT Administration, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Training, Manutencoop Group, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Workforce Management, Strategy, Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Human Resources
- Case studies 2008-03-14
- Community Health Nonprofit Tackles Flagging Productivity With New Server Deployment
- North Hudson Community Action Corporation is a cornerstone of health and human services in New Jersey, serving more than 64,000 low-income residents at eight locations spread across three counties. The plan was to replace the servers running Windows Server 2003 with a new application publishing platform. Eden and his team...
- Tags: HTTP, Microsoft Windows Server, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Terminal Services, Vertical Industries, Servers, Benefits, Healthcare, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Human Resources
- Case studies 2008-03-06
- Photo Firm Enhances Customer Service and Clips Costs Through Server Virtualization
- Bergen County Camera is the area's largest service-oriented Photo Specialty store, which carries an assortment of photographic equipment, provides a range of digital imaging services, and also features a Fine Art Photographic Gallery. With nearly 30,000 customers and only 23 employees, it was critical for this growing company to have...
- Tags: Customer Service, Digital Imaging, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Photograph, Bergen County Camera, Microsoft Windows, Server Virtualization, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-03-06
- Magazine Publisher Streamlines Employee Access to Key Applications
- Davler Media Group has 53 employees among its main office in midtown Manhattan and its remote offices in Westchester, Rockland, and Queens counties in New York State. The use of Terminal Services as a primary desktop for remote users became problematic with frequent profile issues. This issue caused user frustration,...
- Tags: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows Server, Citrix Systems Inc., Magazine Publisher, Davler Media Group, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-03-06
- Medical Services Group Reports 65% Healthier Performance With New Terminal Services
- According to Weeg, the remote access and application publishing solution of Citrix and Windows Server 2003 required a lot of handholding by his staff. Safe, reliable, and efficient remote access was critical if the IT staff were to embark on other projects. They were in need of more flexibility within...
- Tags: Performance, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Weeg, MedPro, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Terminal Services, Remote Access, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-03-06
- Microsoft FDCC Webcast Series: The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) - Best Practices to Build an FDCC Standard Image
- This webcast provides an overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit MDT, which is the next version of the Business Desktop Deployment BDD 2007) Solution Accelerator. It covers how to use MDT to build a Windows XP, Vista or Windows Server 2003 image, best practices for installing applications, and techniques that...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Image, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Webcasts 2008-03-02
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