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What's a Microsoft Certified Professional Worth?

Your MCP has value, but how much? A look the salary picture for Microsoft Certified Professionals now, and what to expect in the next 12 months.

Windows 7 Snags a Third of the OS Market (Survey)

StatCounter shows Microsoft's newest Windows has grabbed a 33.22 percent share of the OS market as of the end of May.

Internet Explorer Flaw Can Cause Zero-Day Exploit

A security breach of Internet Explorer could occur if a hacker hijacks session cookies from users' visits to a Web site, According to Rosario Valotta, an Italian security researcher.

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Is Redmound-Bound

Although not available until August, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 will go live with the new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system next month in Redmond, Wash.

SQL Server 'Juneau' Developer Tools Needs Testers

Get your hands on the upcoming SQL Server development tools. All you need to do is join the program and provide feedback to the mothership.

Microsoft Announces System Center 2012 Community Test Programs

Open signups began today for Microsoft's community evaluation program (CEP) for testing the beta of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 (SCVMM 2012).

Google Releases Security Update for Chrome

Chrome version 11.0.696.71, which fixes four vulnerabilities in the Google browser, was released today.

Tool for Windows 7 Migration Released by Numara

A new user state migration tool, designed to ease migrating to Windows 7, was released by Numara Software today.

'Mango,' Windows Phone's Newest Update Will Include 500 New Features

Scheduled for release this fall, the newest Windows Phone upgrade will land on the three current Windows Phone 7 manufacturer handset and Nokia's upcoming releases.

Details on Windows MultiPoint Server Licensing Released

Windows MultiPoint Server (Microsoft's shared resource computing solution for educational institutions, labs and even small businesses) licensing details were unveiled last week by the company.

Microsoft CEO Calls Next Windows 'Windows 8'

At a Microsoft event in Japan, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called the next Windows version "Windows 8" and said to expect it some time in 2012.

Sophos Voices Concern Over Internet Explorer 9 Security

The company points out flaws about a Microsoft study that shows IE 9 malware blocking success rate. Plus: Google to fix Android hole, Sony's security still being taken advantage of and a cloud vendor wants providers to make security a higher priority.

ISE Made Easier

Some tips for customizing PowerShell's Integrated Scripting Environment.

Virtual Router App Transforms Windows OS Into Wireless Hub

Running a free software by CodePlex on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7 operating systems will allow for multiple devices to share the Internet connection.

Free Alternatives to SQL Server Management Studio

There are some nifty, better-than-SSMS tools that cost nothing to use. One of them is already in your toolbox and you might not know it.

San Francisco Pegs Microsoft Exchange Online for E-mail Service

Both the city and county of San Francisco have chosen Microsoft's hosted Exchange service.

SharePoint 2010, Office 2010 Service Packs Slated for June Release

From Tech-Ed: Microsoft will release the first service packs for Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 by end of June.

Study Shows Office Alternatives Failing to Sway Microsoft Users

According to a new Forrester Research report, IT orgs are still choosing Microsoft Office over its competitors.

Windows Azure Cloud, Devices Kick Off Tech-Ed

Microsoft's Monday Tech-Ed keynote focused on the cloud and vendors showcasing devices designed to manage applications and services in a hybrid environment.

Hyper-V Gets CentOS Support for Better Windows/Linux Interop

Microsoft announced support for a popular Linux distribution to Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V.

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