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July 2006
COVER STORY
Behold Windows Vista
Windows Vista is a landmark OS that IT pros need to be prepared for. We dive into the OS's essentials and coolest features.
Michael Otey
Vista at Home
Michael Otey
What’s Not Included?
Michael Otey
Gearing Up for Vista
Dianne Russell
FEATURES
Linux Software-Installation Basics
If your IT environment includes Linux systems as well as Windows, you need some basic information about Linux software installation. You'll find it here.
Dustin Puryear
Finding Open-Source Solutions for Linux
Dustin Puryear
Monitor GPO Deployment
The simple yet powerful GPInventory tool runs both RSoP and WMI queries on one or more remote systems and collects the results of those queries.
Ed Roth
Name That Server!
Need to find servers quickly when things go wrong? That's the best and most practical reason to use a naming convention. Here's how to do it.
Tony Redmond
Ask the Experts, July 2006: Automatically Configuring Client VPN Connections
Use CMAK to build a custom setup file that will automatically configure client-side VPN network connections.
Randy Franklin Smith
Let Users Install Software Without Giving Them Administrator Rights
Using PsExec, you can remotely start the execution of a program but let the user who is logged on can complete the installation.
Apostolos Fotakelis
The Missing Link in Windows’ Group Hierarchy
Windows doesn’t offer a built-in group that can manage client computers but not crucial servers, such as DCs. Here are two ways you can create a group to fill this void.
Readers
COLUMNS
An Open Letter to Bill Gates
A faithful reader submits an open letter to Bill Gates about what IT pros in the real world want to see from Microsoft.
Karen Forster
What You Need to Know About Longhorn Server Beta 2
Longhorn Server Beta 2 isn't feature complete, but some of the new functionality—BitLocker Drive Encryption, Server Manager, NAP, and WTS—is truly exciting.
Paul Thurrott
Power Cost Savings in IT
How much money can you save your company by paying attention to the usage and efficiency of computers and peripherals? The answer might surprise you.
Ben Smith
Flex Your Fingers with Net Localgroup
Behold the beauty of the command line as we continue our discussion of Net commands by talking about Net Localgroup, a terrific tool for controlling local groups and group memberships.
Mark Minasi
Vista and XP Go Head to Head
See how Windows Vista stacks up against Windows XP in 10 crucial categories.
Michael Otey
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved, July 2006
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Pexagon Technology Store-It 1.8" and 2.5" portable USB 2.0 external hard drives
Blake Eno
Vendor Briefings, July 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Kingston Technology, Netikus, AppSense, and TECSys Development, Inc
Editors
Market Watch: Network Quarantine
A new security approach, Network Access Control (NAC), offers significant benefits that can help you protect data in an increasingly mobile world but can be pricey and complicated. Some vendors in this emerging market are already offering alternatives.
Jeff Fellinge
802.1x Security Limits Data Access
Jeff Fellinge
HP ProLiant DL 585
This enterprise-class 4-way 64-bit server is setting new benchmarks in performance, thanks to its new dual-core AMD Opteron configuration.
Michael Otey
Paul's Picks
Check out what you should look for in a Windows Vista-compatible PC, plus find out why Windows Live OneCare will be a boon to small businesses.
Paul Thurrott
Sun Fire X4100
Sun’s new Windows-capable server is a solid performer.
Trisha Pendley
Altiris Software Virtualization Solution
You’ve heard of system-level virtualization. Now, take a look at this effective’s product’s approach to application-level virtualization.
Michael Otey
SharePoint Antivirus Solutions
Email antivirus solutions don't necessarily protect SharePoint data. SharePoint-specific antivirus solutions such as those in this buyer's guide help shield collaboration data from infection.
Caroline Marwitz
What’s Hot, July 2006
Readers highlight favorite products: QuickerSoft's TitleBarClock Pro, Good Technology's GoodLink for Exchange, Citrix Systems' Citrix GoToAssist.
Blake Eno
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