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| 09 Dec 2008 |
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Symantec and VMware partner for improved management integration
(SearchDisasterRecovery.com)
Integration of server clustering and failover with virtual servers signals a change in the relationship between Symantec and VMware to one of cooperation instead of competition. |
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Interest grows in virtualized Exchange, SQL Server
With proper planning, it's safe to virtualize Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server databases. |
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| 08 Dec 2008 |
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With economic downturn, Dell, HP cut U.S. server prices
(SearchDataCenter.com)
The U.S. economic recession has prompted server vendors HP and Dell to reduce prices, but in international markets, currency fluctuations may drive price increases. |
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Minasi says cloud computing is rife with flaws
Windows expert Mark Minasi says cloud computing may make sense only for the largest enterprises, while virtualization is already simplifying life for IT. |
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| 04 Dec 2008 |
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SP2 beta coming for Windows Server 2008, Vista
Hundreds of fixes and new hardware support await IT administrators in this SP2 beta release, available on TechNet. |
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| 02 Dec 2008 |
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Mark Minasi: What Microsoft needs to change
Windows expert and author Mark Minasi shares his thoughts on what Microsoft can do to help IT in hard times and what IT managers can do to plan ahead. |
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| 01 Dec 2008 |
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Firewall management tools aid configuration, compliance
(SearchSecurity.com)
Firewall management is critical in today's regulatory climate. Companies looking to streamline firewall management will look to tools from several vendors. |
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Economic downturns call for Active Directory proficiency
Sharp Active Directory skills and an understanding of identity management systems are crucial for IT administrators during corporate downsizing. |
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| 26 Nov 2008 |
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Free security tool helps track down bots
(SearchSecurity.com)
BotHunter, a free tool that monitors traffic flows between infected hosts and external attackers helps organizations track down infected hosts and battle botnets in their network. |
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| 25 Nov 2008 |
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Internet structure shifts as IP address challenges grow, study says
(SearchTelecom.com)
A new Nemertes Research study says the Internet's structure is changing to handle multimedia content delivery just as IPv4 address shortages create network architecture problems th... |
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New tool for managing offline virtual machines
Microsoft Offline Virtual Machine Servicing tool helps IT update untethered virtual machines. |
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| 19 Nov 2008 |
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Novell, Microsoft ready management pack for SUSE Linux
Novell and Microsoft have set a date to deliver software that better integrates SUSE Linux and System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2. |
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| 18 Nov 2008 |
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VMware, Intel dismiss AMD cross-platform live migration plans
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
AMD wants users to be able to live-migrate virtual machines across Intel and AMD CPUs. But VMware and Intel argue it creates instability and performance problems. |
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Microsoft aims for unified management console
Microsoft will bring a common look and feel across its System Center management products, and the upcoming Service Manager will help tie it together. |
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Is the time right for Microsoft Online Services?
Where others have fallen short, Microsoft hopes to conquer the online services market with its message of savings and flexibility. |
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| 17 Nov 2008 |
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Next up for Microsoft systems management -- the cloud
Microsoft GM Brad Anderson talks about new management platforms and about seeing more System Center products offered as online services. |
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New worm attacks Windows smartphones
(SearchSecurity.com)
Symantec researchers have discovered a new worm attacking the Windows CE platform on ARM processors. |
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