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Analyst Firm Expects Microsoft Exchange to Widen Lead over Lotus Domino

Customer confusion over Lotus' messaging software strategy and its potentially complex upgrade path will help Microsoft widen its lead over the IBM subsidiary, according to an analyst firm specializing in messaging.

SQL Server, Developer Tools Coming in Express Editions

Microsoft is readying a free version of SQL Server and low-cost versions of developer tools for enthusiasts and non-professional users.

Developer Exams Now Live

Registration for security-focused developer exams 70-330 and 70-340 begins June 28.

CALL FOR USERS: SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Implementers

Have you implemented SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services since it became available earlier this year? If so, we’d love to hear about your experiences, both good and bad.

'Sophisticated' Download.Ject Jumps into Microsoft's Security Holes

Microsoft confirmed that the Download.Ject security issue, a multi-level attack in the wild that compromises Web servers that are then pressed into service infecting clients with a trojan, exploits a patched flaw in IIS but that there is no current effective patch for the client.

Javelina Software Updates AD Toolkit

Javelina Software released a new version of its two-year-old toolkit for Microsoft's Active Directory.

Growth of Phishing Attacks Slows

After a huge jump in the number of unique phishing attacks from March to April, the number of attacks stayed relatively flat from April to May, according to a group studying the problem.

Quest Updates Exchange Migration Wizard with Enhancement for Laptops

Quest Software began shipping a new version of its Exchange Migration Wizard with an important enhancement for moving laptop users from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 without interruption.

The BI Evangelist

To make good on their data warehousing investments, some organizations are creating the role of “BI Evangelist.” This person is responsible for spreading the “good news” about the data warehouse and what it can do for the organization.

The Weekly IT Roundup, June 24

Among the new releases: new tools to battle spam, TechNet Radio debuts.

Comdex Killed for 2004

MediaLive International, which last year took over what was once the IT industry's largest and most important show, cancelled Comdex 2004 on Wednesday.

VMWare Supports 64-bit in Workstation, Server

Virtualization software provider VMWare delivered support this week for 64-bit extended systems in two of its products, marking the first delivery in a plan to provide support for the platforms across all its products over the next 16 months.

Oracle Keeps Microsoft on its Toes in Trial

Oracle keeps turning an unwelcome spotlight on Microsoft during an antitrust trial that is supposed to have Oracle in the hot seat.

HPC Edition of Windows Server 2003 on Tap for 2005

Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that it will deliver the high performance computing version of Windows Server 2003 that the company has been hinting at for several weeks.

SP1 Released for SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services

Microsoft on Tuesday refreshed its six-month-old reporting platform for SQL Server 2000 with a service pack that adds some minor functionality.

Last Chance: MCP Exams Retiring in June

Microsoft to retire 11 exams at the end of the month.

Microsoft Business Solutions Ships Great Plains 8.0

Microsoft shipped version 8.0 of Great Plains, its packaged financial management software for mid-market companies across all business sectors.

Analysis: Trial Balloons Continue on Anti-Virus

Microsoft released another trial balloon in the last week over what it should do with its anti-virus technology. The company is dragging its feet on a decision because it really has no good options here.

Weekly IT Roundup, June 14

New, updated IT software hardware announced on the business wire the week of June 14-18.

True Life Tale: Paging the Help Desk

Quick fix for a computer that has been making buzzing sounds for weeks.

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