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December 2007
COVER STORY
Unified Communications Duo: OCS 2007 and Exchange 2007
Call a contact, view a message-waiting alert, or redirect a call. These are just a few examples of how UC products are merging VoIP, conferencing, IM, and email into one communications interface that users can access from a computer or mobile device.
Paul Robichaux
New Belgium Brews a Potent Unified Communications Combo
Anne Grubb
FEATURES
2 More PDF Utilities to Lighten Your Computer's Load
Here are two PDF utilities that are easy on your computer's resources and on your budget. And they even work on Windows Vista.
Readers
2 Tricks to Try When Existing Devices Don't Seem to Work on Vista
When you roll out Windows Vista, you'll probably find that many of your existing devices don't work. If the manufacturers of those devices haven’t provided new software or drivers, here are two tricks you can try.
Readers
Mount and Dismount VHD Images on Command
If you're running Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1, you can use a command-line utility named VHD Mount to mount a .vhd file so that you can see its contents.
Apostolos Fotakelis
Centrally Control IE 7.0 Settings With Vista's Administrative Template
Internet Explorer (IE) 7.0 lets you centrally control RSS and other settings. If you're running Windows Vista, you can use Vista's Administrative Template files and Group Policy to apply those settings.
Readers
Building a Business Case for UC
By following our expert’s advice, you can create a compelling business case, even if you’ve never done so before and find the very idea frightening.
Keith Lynch
So Tell Me, Where Does It Hurt?
Keith Lynch
Windows IT Pro: A Good Career Choice for Your Kids?
The information technology job market is healthy, yet some IT workers would advise their children to avoid tech careers because of job stress and long work hours. Windows IT Pro readers and IT industry pros weigh in on the pros and cons of IT work.
Jeff James
LDAP Authentication
Network Information Service (NIS) Master and Slave servers let you easily integrate UNIX and Linux clients into a Windows environment. However, LDAP offers a more secure alternative than NIS. Learn how to implement LDAP in a UNIX/Linux environment.
John Howie
LDAP Limitations
John Howie
The Inevitability of IPv6, Part 2
You know how IPv6 addressing works, and now you want to know how to install and configure IPv6 in your Windows network. You want to know how to use IPv6 to communicate, even if your routing infrastructure doesn’t yet support it. We show you how.
John Howie
Windows Vista’s Wireless Security
Use Vista’s wireless networking features to enhance wireless security from the client side.
Damir Dizdarevic
Windows Vista Zero Touch Installations with BDD
Follow this step-by-step explanation of a Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) using Business Desktop Deployment 2007 (BDD) and Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) to distribute the Windows Vista operating system (OS) to your enterprise.
Rhonda Layfield
Installation Checklist for a BDD ZTI
Rhonda Layfield
Upgrading to Exchange Server 2007, Part 2
Upgrade to Outlook 2007 and then migrate legacy mailboxes from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2007 using the new Move Mailbox wizard.
Brien Posey
Preparing for a Mailbox Migration to Exchange 2007
Brien Posey
Use Kerberos to Secure MOSS 2007
Kerberos is the best authentication method for many MOSS implementations—but it's also highly complex. Learn which Kerberos authentication features you need, how to configure these features, and how to verify that Kerberos authentication is working.
Ethan Wilansky, et al.
Testing and Troubleshooting Kerberos
Ethan Wilansky, et al.
10 Important Kerberos Facts
Ethan Wilansky, et al.
Ask the Experts
Discover the reasons why client machines might not be processing Group Policy and learn about patching multiple images in a WIM file.
Mark Russinovich, et al.
Troubleshooting a Group Policy Processing Error
Darren Mar-Elia
Patching Multiple Images in a WIM File
John Savill
Setting your System Path to Include the Core Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) Utilities
John Savill
The Case of the Failed File Copy
Mark Russinovich
COLUMNS
Microsoft Asks: Who Are You?
In an attempt to achieve a better connection with IT pros, Microsoft has launched a Web site in which you can showcase your Karaoke videos and other talents, which begs the question: How much of your personal life do you want to share with Microsoft?
Karen Forster
What You Need to Know About How Windows Server 2008 Developed
Learn about the build process behind Windows Server 2008—the most customer-driven version of Windows Server yet—and why its development has progressed more smoothly than that of previous Windows versions.
Paul Thurrott
Scregedit Streamlines Server Core
Are you a little rusty with the command line? A little wary of Server Core? Scregedit, a registry tool built specifically to aid the Server Core experience, comes to your rescue.
Mark Minasi
VMware Workstation and Server Differences
Find out which virtualization product best fits your needs
Michael Otey
letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers bring up good points about the ultimate Windows power tool, a "free utility" that actually isn't, and more
Readers, et al.
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOLIGHT: Strangeloop Networks' Strangeloop AppScaler.
Editors
GPExpert Troubleshooting Pak 1.0
GPExpert provides four tools that can reduce the time you spend troubleshooting Group Policy problems.
John Green
Paul’s Picks
SQL Server 2008 and Windows XP SP3 releases will quicken your pulse—XP SP3 aggregates all of the previously released XP fixes and releases; and SQL Server 2008 moves SQL Server users into a new world of non-relational data.
Paul Thurrott
Astaro Security Gateway 220
The Astaro Security Gateway 220 appliance is an excellent choice for email encryption, Web filtering, firewall, VPN and other security features, in an easily configurable package.
John Green
HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC
Looking for PCs for your users? The HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC offers power at a low price.
Michael Otey
LG Flatron Monitor with DisplayLink USB Multi-MonitorTechnology
Plug into a USB port on your computer to add multi-monitor display.
Jason Bovberg
PC-to-Laptop Synchronization Tools
If you're thinking about introducing a synchronization product into your environment, you've come to the right place. This buyers' guide gathers the big players and the free tools so that you can start your decision-making process.
Caroline Marwitz
Free to Sync
Caroline Marwitz
Readers Review Hot Products
Straight talk from readers about the products they use: EqualLogic's PS300E/PS400E and the KBOX 1100 from KACE Networks.
Jeff James
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