IT Management


Q&A: Fausto Ibarra Takes SQL Server Reins

New director of product management talks up database and hints at future technologies.

Cloud Computing To Bring Security App Shift, Report Says

Microsoft's Chief Architect Ray Ozzie and some say the sky will be the limit for cloud computing in the enterprise, but there's still a need for IT security too.

Sentrigo Offers Help for Database Patching Woes

Sentrigo Inc. released its new Hedgehog vPatch database security software product on Tuesday.

Microsoft Remedies Windows Server Update Glitch

Microsoft confirmed reports of a distribution glitch preventing patch uploading in certain implementations of WSUS programs and provided a solution to the problem.

Microsoft Offers Vista Support to Small Businesses

Microsoft is offering a helping hand to small businesses that buy new Windows Vista-based PCs over the summer by providing limited free technical support.

July Patch Cycle Elicits Some 'Critical' Opinions

On its face, today's July patch release from Microsoft seems to be light one. There are no "critical" or "moderate" ratings this time.

Microsoft Unveils New Volume Licensing Plan

Microsoft has a new software volume licensing program in the works for large organizations, according to an announcement issued by the company today.

Another Patch-Blocking Problem for Microsoft

Microsoft issued an advisory alerting users about a glitch that prevents security updates from being distributed through specific Windows Server Update programs.

Hacktivist Turf War

Plus, parking permit system compromised; inside the SQL Injection attacks; more.

Security Certification Rules Could Shake Up IT Management

Requirements for professional security certification for IT workers in civilian agencies, now being readied by the Office of Management and Budget.

Windows XP's Death Is for Real, Microsoft Official Explains

Microsoft is serious about June 30 being the end date for selling XP licenses with new computers.

UPDATE: Windows XP's Death Is for Real, Microsoft Official Explains

Microsoft is really serious about this Monday, June 30, being the end date for selling Windows XP licenses with new computers -- so serious that Senior Vice President Bill Veghte wrote a letter clarifying some the details.

Microsoft Open XML Converter Arrives for Mac

Microsoft has released Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.0, a file translator that allows users to open, edit, and convert Open XML files created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows for use in earlier versions of the suite, including Office 2004 11.4 and Office v. X 10.1.9 or later.

Survey: Many Microsoft Patches Are Going Uninstalled

The results of an online test conducted by U.K. anti-virus firm Sophos found that more often than not, PC users don't install Microsoft's monthly patches.

I'm Thinking of a Number

OpenSSH flaw in Debian and derivatives not as serious -- yet. Also, IE printing flaw; Belgium and India attack China; more.

Vista EXE Deep Dive, Part 3

Listing all the GUI-based wizards and control panels that you can get to quickly in Vista.

Alarming Number of Superusers Lurking Near Sensitive Data

When it comes to having superuser privileges in an IT environment that's host to sensitive information, absolute power can absolutely corrupt, a study shows.

Tech Spending Hit by Subprime Mess

The subprime meltdown that has roiled the financial markets since last fall will negatively impact the amount large investment houses, banks and brokerages will spend on IT overall -- and on software development projects in particular -- in the coming years.

All The Time In The World

Stay on top of schedule with the New-TimeSpan cmdlet.

Survey: Few Have Plans To Migrate to Vista in 2008

Computer Economics released a new report characterizing the adoption rate of Windows Vista by businesses as "slow."

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