Vista's BitLocker Drive Encryption
A new feature in Vista's Ultimate and Enterprise editions can transparently encrypt your computer's C drive. Learn what it can do for you and how to use it. Jan De Clercq
Win2K Workaround for File Transfers
Using a VPN wasn't an option for one administrator of a Win2K network. Here's the creative solution he came up with for transferring between remote users and the Win2K server. Readers
Access Remote Files with iexplore.exe
If you're tired of typing the Net Use command every time you need to browse through files on remote computers, here's a workaround that you'll want to know about. Readers
Configure POP and IMAP in Exchange 2007
The Exchange 2007 Management Console (EMC) doesn’t support managing POP and IMAP implementations. But POP and IMAP are still widely used by a variety of clients. Here’s how to use the Exchange Management Shell to support your legacy clients. Paul Robichaux
Troubleshoot AD Replication
Monitoring and repairing Active Directory (AD) replication problems can seem almost mystical at times. Read this straightforward guide for troubleshooting AD replication. Sean Deuby
Demystifying the AdminSDHolder Object
The AdminSDHolder object, an obscure AD feature, is meant to protect privileged group and user objects but might cause some permission settings to disappear. Learn how AdminSDHolder works and how to avoid its pitfalls. Tony Murray
Groove 2007
Find out how Groove 2007 can let you easily establish and maintain effective workgroups either within your organization or across organizational lines. Paul Robichaux
Getting to Know Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 tips lessen the learning curve for your users, from displaying Microsoft Outlook email messages to saving Word documents as PDF files, and more. Dan Holme
Ask the Experts
Learn about Vista's reduced functionality mode, find out how to run the Aero UI with Virtual PC 2007, get tips for recognizing suspicious email messages, and more. Various Authors
To Get Ahead, Think Ahead
Look beyond your next job to work toward the position that delivers the career advancement and success that you really want. Ben Smith
Icacls Shows Integrity
We continue our investigation of Icacls by focusing on the tool's ability to set integrity levels. Mark Minasi
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Colligo Networks' Colligo Contributor Blake Eno
Guard Your Network with Software NAC
We've taken a look at how four software NAC products—Sophos's EndForce Enterprise 2.6, InfoExpress's Dynamic NAC for Windows 5.1, McAfee's Policy Enforcer 2.0, and StillSecure's Safe Access 5.0—protect your network from rogue devices. John Green
StoreVault S500
Network Appliance's StoreVault S500 network storage appliance will attract SMBs with its reliability and ease of configuration. John Green
Backup and Recovery Appliances
Don't wait for a disaster to occur to discover that your backup solution didn't work. Backup and recovery appliances offer set-it-and-forget-it reliability for administrators' peace of mind—and you don't have to be a storage expert to use them. Caroline Marwitz
Readers Review Hot Products
Readers highlight favorite products: Panda Software's Panda WebAdmin Antivirus, Parallels Desktop for Mac, Altiris Deployment Solution, and OpenVPN Solutions' OpenVPN. Blake Eno
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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.