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How To Size Page Files on Windows Systems

Page files can greatly affect the performance and recovery of Windows and Windows servers. Here's how to size page files to suit your computing needs.

Microsoft Releases 16 Patches for June

Today Windows security released the June patch that features 16 bulletins: nine "critical" and seven marked "important."

Security Software Sales Making Comeback, Says Gartner

After a disastrous 2009, security software companies see sales making a comeback.

Patch Tuesday Will Be Busy for IT Pros

Windows IT pros can expect a full slate of fixes for June, if the advance notification for this month's security update is any indication.

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.

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.

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.

Windows 7 Better Than XP, Vista in Security

Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report calls its latest OS the safest. Plus: phishers "like" social media, and scareware gets scarier.

Troubleshooting Disk Troubles, or How to Speak SAN-ish

Insights from a Microsoft Premier Field Engineer on how to identify poor disk performance conditions and how to communicate the problem to SAN administrators and vendors.

Will the Real Patch Tuesday, Please Stand Up?

Windows and IT security pros already are on edge each Patch Tuesday. Now there's a fake Patch Tuesday that could push them over. Plus: Tweaks to the Exploitability Index; DLL weakness report; improving Microsoft Security Essentials; more.

ESXi 4: A Guide for Hyper-V Experts

Your skills working with Microsoft Hyper-V won't translate over to just any hypervisor. So, here's what you'll need to know to get up to speed with VMware's ESXi 4.

SharePoint Data Could Be At Risk, Says Researcher

Microsoft works with other vendors on vulnerability disclosures, whether they like it or not. Plus: Hackers push Sony gamers offline; Kaspersky Labs wants kidnap rumors to die down.

SP1 Needed Hyper-V Virtualization on Intel vPro Boxes

Windows Server 2008 R2, Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can't perform server virtualization using Intel's Core vPro processors -- unless SP1 is also applied.

Microsoft To Coordinate with Competitors on Flaw Disclosure

Microsoft works with other vendors on vulnerability disclosures, whether they like it or not. Plus: Hackers push Sony gamers offline; Kaspersky Labs wants kidnap rumors to die down.

PowerShell Licensing for Non-Windows Users Made Easier by Microsoft

Licensing changes were made late last week to Microsoft's PowerShell to allow ease of access for those using OSes other than Windows.

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