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Windows Branch Office Appliances on the Way

Buried in an unrelated storage announcement this week was a sign that Microsoft is making headway in encouraging a line of branch office appliances built on Windows Server 2003 R2.

Symantec Ships Updates of Backup Exec, Recovery Suite

The same week that Microsoft shipped its System Center Data Protection Manager, Symantec, one of Microsoft’s largest competitors in that space, is shipping its own first product that embraces continuous data protection.

What's in a Name?

Rename standalone computers and also get all kinds of computer info with the free Compname.exe tool.

Windows SharePoint Services Updated

Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft's free team collaboration technology for Windows file servers, learns a few new tricks in a service pack posted this week.

Office 2003 SP2 Hits the Web

Microsoft this week posted Service Pack 2 for Office 2003 to its Download Center and began distributing the service pack through its sprawling update infrastructure.

Windows Storage Server R2 Enters Beta

Microsoft on Tuesday released a beta of Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, which will include enhancements for storage management, collaboration and branch usage.

DNS Suffix Struggle

Configuring DNS suffix search order is a critical component of any multi-domain LAN without a WINS server.

IBM Ships First Server for Small Customers

With renewed interest in attracting small business customers, IBM has begun to ship the first machines in a new line of single-processor, x86-based, low-cost servers targeted specifically to provide “enterprise class” technology to small-scale businesses.

Microsoft Disk-Based Backup Product Generally Available

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, a new disk-based backup and recovery server for Windows file servers, became generally available on Tuesday. Several partners are rolling out hardware and software based on DPM to coincide with the launch.

An IE Vulnerability Report Gone Wrong

A security researcher gets his 15 minutes of fame on a mixed signal of confusion.

ADSI Connections with a Twist

How to connect with alternate credentials, this time with an ADSI twist.

No Way Out

ISA Server seems to be preventing outbound traffic to an external FTP server.

IT Weekly Roundup, Sept. 23

From the business wires this week: learning resources for Comptia A+ and Microsoft SQL Server 2005, an IM firewall and a network traffic monitoring tool.

Improved Training Benes Under SA

Next year, Software Assurance will include a sizable increase in training vouchers. The increase can prove to be a boon to Microsoft Certified Training Partners.

Coming Soon to a Computer Near You

VBrick Systems is shipping a video-on-demand network appliance that supports Microsoft Windows Media (WM) video and audio formats in enterprise environments.

IDC Global PC Sales Forecast – Going Up

Strong demand in international markets, and especially for notebooks, will likely drive worldwide sales of new PCs this year to well over 200 million units, research firm IDC said this week.

Password Organizer Update Ships

While the world waits for single-sign on to become a reality, 1-abc.net is shipping version 1.10 of its Password Organizer product.

Sim Versions of 70-293, 70-294 Exams Make Beta

With exam rollout problems apparently worked out, Microsoft has begun beta testing exams 70-293 and 70-294.

NetIQ Adds Federal IT Support to Compliance Manager Suite

Add one more acronym to the list of security compliance laws supported by NetIQ’s Security Compliance Suite.

Virtual Server 2005 Available on MSDN

An MSDN subscription will net you a copy of Virtual Server 2005.

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