Networking


Security Will Not Come Naturally to IPv6

The next generation of Internet protocols has some security features built into it, but IPv6 is not inherently more secure than the current IPv4 now in use.

Riding Remote Registries

After the last two columns, I know you want to work with registries from other computers. It's a bit complicated, but here's a start.

Windows Management Framework RC Available

Microsoft on Wednesday released a test preview of Windows Management Framework components for Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

Microsoft Readying Configuration Manager 2007 R3

Microsoft described a few new details this week about its upcoming System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3 product, which is currently under wraps for testing purposes.

Riding the Registry, Part 2

Another registry trick, this time for getting a nicely formatted list of filtered registry values.

Microsoft and OEMs Offer System Management Promos

Microsoft launched a new licensing promotion on Tuesday aimed at midsize companies vying to better manage their servers and IT resources.

Microsoft Releases Preview of Windows Embedded Standard 2011

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the availability of a test version of its Windows Embedded Standard 2011 operating system, formerly code-named "Quebec."

Proof of Concept for Vulnerability in IIS

Microsoft investigates potential FTP flaw that can have admins breaking out in high fever. Plus: Live Messenger users to be forced to upgrade; RSA outlines guides for securing virtual environments.

Riding the Registry

Mini-series on PowerShell tricks for working with registry starts now.

Report: Windows 7 Meets Business Needs

Microsoft got it right with Windows 7, according to Michael Cherry, vice president of research on operating systems for Directions on Microsoft.

You Can PerfCount on Me

The Get-Counter cmdlet gets better in PowerShell 2.0, with easier access to performance counter data.

Hybrid Fix Among 9 Patches for August

Plus: Adobe Reader exploits growing; Twitter tweets on attacks; ACLU dismayed at White House cookie plans.

CSV, Easy as ABC

XML was an easy one; how about CSV? PowerShell 2.0 has a cmdlet for that too.

Supercomputer Boots 1M Virtual Machines in Botnet Study

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have simultaneously booted 1 million Linux kernels, all of which ran as virtual machines on the labs' Thunderbird supercomputer.

XML Marks the Spot

PowerShell 2 can create viable XML files you can use just about anywhere you want to use an XML file's data.

Help Wanted

PowerShell, at version 2, takes help to another level.

More Jobs

The -AsJob parameter offers an alternative approach to remoting, one that's more interactive.

Moonlighting, PowerShell-Style

The upcoming PowerShell 2.0 has a nifty feature that pass off a PowerShell processing job to the background, allowng you to do other work in the meantime.

Remote Possibilities

With no second computer for lab testing these remote connection management tips, what's a geek to do? Of course -- establish a 'remote' connection.

PowerShell 2.0 Remoting

WMI is no longer necessary for managing remote computers with PowerShell. Here's how to extend your management grasp.

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