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August 2006

COVER STORY


 
Introducing Windows PowerShell
PowerShell delivers scripting capabilities that Windows never had before. One of the coolest capabilities lets you create complex commands by stringing together lots of little commands.
Paul Robichaux

Meet Scripting's Everyman
Anne Grubb


FEATURES


 
Limit Concurrent Windows Logon Sessions
Need to control and monitor Administrator logons in your Windows domain? Try the Microsoft LimitLogin add-on tool.
Jan De Clercq


 
8 Absolutely Cool, Totally Free Utilities
We’ve scoured the Internet for the very best free utilities available. Fill your network-troubleshooting toolkit with these great finds, and you’ll never be at a loss.
Douglas Toombs


 
Vista's Firewall
The version of Windows Firewall that will ship with Vista has many new features that let you restrict access to your machines in several different ways.
Jeff Fellinge


 
Ask the Experts, August 2006
Learn how to fix a Windows XP boot problem by fixing a corrupt registry, and find out how to configure Windows to not prompt a user to select a certificate if the user has only one.
Various Authors

Solving a Windows XP Boot Problem
Bob Chronister

Configuring Windows to Automatically Select the Certificate if the User Has Only One
Randy Franklin Smith

The Power in Power Users
Mark Russinovich

Handy Tools for Managing File Systems
The fsutil.exe tool in Windows 2003 and Windows XP lets you create a file of any size on the fly.
Readers

The Balancing Act Between Security and Usability
Security and ease of use don't go hand in hand. Using the RunAs tool, you can minimize the trade-off between security and usability.
Apostolos Fotakelis


COLUMNS

Flies, Honey, and Interoperability
Where application and OS interoperability are concerned, Microsoft is taking a sweet approach
Karen Forster


 
What You Need to Know About Windows Vista System Requirements
Ending years of consternation, Microsoft recently announced system requirements and recommendations for Windows Vista. They're going to surprise a lot of people.
Paul Thurrott


 
What You Need to Know About Windows Vista x64 Versions' Unique Security Features
Security is the name of the game with Windows Vista x64. Here's how four of the Vista x64 features beef up Vista security.
Paul Thurrott

QUARANTINE!
Microsoft's network quarantine platform will let Vista and Longhorn ensure that only computers that comply with your security policies can access your network.
Karen Forster


 
Call an End to the IT-User Cold War
Conduct IT-user summits to improve IT's relationship with users and help your business achieve its goals.
Ben Smith


 
Netsh Tricks
Use this all-purpose networking tool to reset an IP address, scan for adapters, and prevent antispyware apps from disabling your IP stack.
Mark Minasi


 
Tips for Using Remote Desktop Connections
Use Remote Desktop connections to save yourself a lot of time. Here are 10 tips to get you started.
Michael Otey


PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS

New & Improved, August 2006
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT TimeSpring Software's TimeData for SharePoint
Blake Eno

Vendor Briefings, August 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Stratacache, Check Point Software Technologies, SharePoint Solutions, and vizioncore.
Editors

Groupware Alternatives to Microsoft Exchange
Compare 3 groupware and collaboration suites—MDaemon 9.0.1 Pro, Ipswitch Collaboration Suite 2006 Premium Edition, and Kerio MailServer 6—and see which of these stellar apps wins the Editor's Choice Award.
John Green

IMAP Vs. POP Clients on the Same Mail Account
John Green

MiraLink 400
MiraLink 400 makes it easy to include remote data mirroring as part of your disaster-recovery plan.
John Green

Paul's Picks
Get a sneak preview of what Windows Vista promises in this Beta 2 release; plus, why Longhorn Server Beta 2 is a must-have--if you can find it.
Paul Thurrott

PlateSpin PowerConvert 5.2
This VM product offers anywhere-to-anywhere system image conversion.
Michael Otey

Change and Configuration Management Tools
Managing desktops and servers can run you ragged. The Change and Configuration Management Buyer's Guide helps you choose a timesaving management tool.
Trisha Pendley


 
What's Hot, August 2006
Readers highlight favorite products: Zenprise SMB, joeware.net's OldCmp, Identum's Private Post for Outlook, ScriptLogic's Enterprise Security Reporter
Blake Eno

 
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