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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.
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Find out how to check AD database integrity, discover where SPNs are stored, determine when a user last logged on, and learn how to restrict a user to logging on from only a specific computer.
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Learn about IE's quick-complete string feature and how to modify it, find out about VMware's VMotion and Dynamic Resource Scheduler technologies, and get some tips about VM security.
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Create a diagram of your AD structure, learn about Vista's Print Management utility, prevent users from using AD service accounts to log on to a network, and more.
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Readers benefit from Mark Minasi’s Cipher tip, respond to Robert Sheldon’s PowerShell 101 series, offer a Vista UAC workaround, and complain about too much Server 2008 and Vista coverage.
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Updating Your Old Hardware
If it's time for a new model, what do you do with your old standby?
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Learn about automatic site coverage and how to disable it, find out how to configure how often Group Policy security settings are updated, follow along as Mark Russinovich troubleshoots a frozen sidebar gadget, and more.
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Learn about Microsoft Update Catalog 7.0, find out how to keep your system secure with Live OneCare, learn how to clear the Outlook auto-complete address cache, and more.
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Find out what the Msocache folder is, learn how to use a command line to extract the contents of an MSI file, and discover how Mark Russinovich tracks down the problem with an unresponsive Vista Sidebar gadget.
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Learn how to manage POP3 and IMAP4 settings in Exchange 2007, find out how to enable additional SMTP addresses for an Exchange organization, follow along as Mark Russinovich troubleshoots a file copy failure, and more.
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December 5, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--Tightening Software Restriction Policies--December 5, 2007
A new tool, GPCul8r, can be used to bypass Group Policy and SRPs, so you should keep an eye out for it on your systems. Also, get links to security news and resources.
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Security UPDATE--Web Security Scanning: David vs. Goliath--November 7, 2007
Learn about the results of a comparison of three commercially available Web application scanners: NT OBJECTives' NTOSpider, Watchfire's AppScan, and SPI Dynamic's WebInspect. And get links to other security news and resources.
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October 3, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--New Services and Devices Bring New Security Risks--October 3, 2007
A new VoIP solution called ThePudding.com highlights the importance of preparing for new technologies. Plus, get links to security news and resources.
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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.
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May 9, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--Hacking Contests Serve a Great Purpose--May 9, 2007
When risks are known by the public, adequate precautions can be taken by users or solution providers. Read about a case in point and get links to other security news and resources.
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May 2, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--A Different Kind of Honeypot Project--May 2, 2007
Project Honey Pot is a community effort that aims to identify spammers and email address harvesters and eliminate their ability to deliver spam. See how you can participate and get links to other security resources.
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April 25, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--The High Risk of Using Open Networks--April 25, 2007
A couple of recent high-profile break-ins of systems on open networks used zero-day exploits. Learn some ways to guard against these attacks if you must use open networks, and get links to security news and other resources.
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April 19, 2007 |
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SQL Server Magazine UPDATE, April 19, 2007--Keep Your Eye on DPM
Learn how improvements in Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Beta 1 make this product worth watching. Plus, read about the real value of BI technologies, check out the new Windows Live search macro for SQL Server, and more!
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April 19, 2007 |
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SQL Server Magazine UPDATE, April 12, 2007--Hotfixes vs. Service Packs: Blurring the Lines
Learn about the mysterious Incremental Service Model for automatic notification of SQL Server hotfix Cumulative Updates. Plus, check out the TechX Interoperability Web site and newsletter, join the discussions on our forums, and more!
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April 18, 2007 |
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Security UPDATE--Defeating Vista Security with Drivers--April 18, 2007
Code has been released that uses a third-party driver to fool Vista into thinking it's a genuine copy when it's not. Also, a proof-of-concept tool called D-Pin Purr 1.0 uses a driver that can protect or unprotect a process on 32-bit versions of Vista.
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