Microsoft's patch factory was running at full production last week at
the same time that the company's formidable marketing arm was publicly
launching a new operating system designed to reduce the frequency of
security bugs. This apparent contradiction isn't proof that Trustworthy
Computing is failing; instead, it's evidence that the initiative is
critically necessary. Even though Windows Server 2003 is more secure
than any previous Microsoft operating system, there will be no let up
in patching for several years.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/29/2003
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server System family, make splashing debut, with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer focusing on security, management, and performance enhancements in the newest network operating
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/25/2003
SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft formally launched Windows Server 2003 on Thursday, after more than a year of delays and several changes in name and focus. During a launch keynote, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer argued that the timing was right for a Microsoft server operating release that improves IT manageability and provides data-center scalability.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/24/2003
A day after Microsoft and NEC Corp. reached the top of the Transaction Processing Performance Council's OLTP benchmark raw performance list, Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard smashed that record.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/24/2003
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer officially unleashed Windows Server 2003 today during an official launch party in San Francisco this morning.
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/24/2003
AMD Corp. this week officially introduced its 64-bit Opteron chip. Analysts say that Opteron boasts an advantage over competitive chips from Intel Corp. because it can run both 32- and 64-bit code without sacrificing performance.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- 04/24/2003
Microsoft claims more than 1 million customers downloaded the Windows Server 2003 preview code through the Corporate Preview Program prior to the server's launch, which is scheduled for Thursday in San Francisco.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/23/2003
In advance of the formal launch of Windows Server 2003 on Thursday, Microsoft and NEC posted record-setting results on the most important independent scalability benchmark in the industry on Wednesday.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/23/2003
MCSEs and certification candidates favor the new upgrade exams and most will take them, according to two recent MCPmag.com Web Polls.
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/17/2003
It's been clear from Microsoft's naming announcements of the last few months that the .NET Enterprise Server products would have a new name shortly. The official word came down this week that the new name is Windows Server System.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/17/2003
Attendees will receive Windows Server 2003 Evaluation Kits, vouchers and discounts on training and technical resources at launch events throughout the U.S.
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/17/2003
At least one area of the IT industry is experiencing double digit growth, according to market research firm IDC -- security appliances.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/16/2003
Microsoft will put a "third gate" of spam protection into Exchange Server 2003, which is due for release in the middle of this year.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/16/2003
A newly patched vulnerability in the Windows kernel opens enterprise systems to a significant threat of attacks from employees and others able to log on at a system keyboard.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/16/2003
The third quarter of Microsoft's fiscal 2003 brought the software giant flat profits on increased revenues compared to the year-ago quarter, the company reported late Tuesday.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/15/2003
Systems Management Server 2003 hit the beta 2 phase, moving the management server further along the track for its planned September release.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/15/2003
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/11/2003
Instead of a ticket on the gravy train, Microsoft certification has become more of a step up the corporate ladder.
According to Microsoft, the 70-292 and 70-296 upgrade exams to be as long in duration as standard MCP exams.
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/10/2003
Microsoft Press released its guide to Defining .NET Solution Architecture Exam
- By Michael Domingo
- 04/10/2003