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MCP Decade: Prize Winners

Last month, in celebration of Microsoft's MCP program's decade milestone, we ran a contest giveaway.

IBM Keeps Lead in Global Server Market

Market research firm IDC said last week that IBM Corp. remained the number one vendor in worldwide server revenue in the first quarter of 2002. It also noted the server market shrank in terms of revenue, compared to the same quarter a year ago.

MCSD.NET Exams Finally Debut

MCAD.NET/MCSD.NET candidates can begin the process toward obtaining the new .NET developer certifications. Just released: exam 70-306 and exam 70-316.

Microsoft Unveils TrustBridge

Microsoft fleshed out its roadmap for federated Web services on Thursday by detailing a new Windows technology for cross-company user authentication that goes by the code-name "TrustBridge."

CERT Warns of Yahoo! Messenger Vulnerabilities

It may be a good time to firm up your organization's policies on use of the Yahoo! instant messaging client.

Gartner: Room for Improvement in IT Asset Management

Analysts at Gartner say that most IT managers aren't keeping their houses in order when it comes to asset management.

Oracle9i Release 2 Ships

Oracle put out its second release for its flagship Oracle9i database on Wednesday, and this time there's no lag for a Windows version.

Microsoft Posts New Beta of Java Conversion Tool

Microsoft on Tuesday released a second beta of a tool for converting code written in Microsoft Visual J++ to the newer Microsoft C# language. The tool, called the Java Language Conversion Assistant or JLCA, is based on technology licensed from ArtinSoft, a Costa Rican company specializing in enterprise software migration and upgrades.

AMD Demonstrates Opteron in 4-Way Server

At a technology conference in Taiwan, chipmaker AMD demonstrated its upcoming 64-bit processors running in a four-processor server. It was the first time AMD had demonstrated greater-than-two-processor scalability for its chips.

Klez is King

The slippery Klez worm topped anti-virus vendor Sophos' monthly list of the Top 10 most reported viruses for the third straight month in May.

The Xbox Files

Is Microsoft's wonder toy the next step in the evolution of the PC?

Here in Windowsville

How much harm comes of the anti-Windows bias in the world of security?

A Cry for Help

Public Key Infrastructure is at the core of most e-commerce and, therefore, must be done properly. You can do it yourself—or turn to some outside pros. Which option is for you?

Type Casting

How useful are personality assessment tests—really? Steve shares his thoughts.

Canaveral iQ: Low-Cost Solution

Just need a few redundant servers, some shared apps and a quick, inexpensive setup? Check out New Moon Systems.

Refilling Your Toolbox

Mike takes a look at tools and technologies worthy of a solution developer's attention.

Peek Under the Windows 2000 Hood

Test driving <i>Inside Microsoft Windows 2000</i>, a DVD training pack from David Solomon Seminars.

Server Management in Your Pocket

Three tools extend remote administration to the PocketPC.

Documenting Your Network

Mapping your hardware, devices and network connections will help you pinpoint your troubles, so don't put it off. Here's what you need to document.

Addressing the Issue

Whether adding workstations or reconfiguring your network, this script helps ensure connectivity (and may save you some time, to boot!)

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