Make Remote Shutdowns a Snap
Windows' built-in tools offer limited support for large-scale computer shutdowns. Enter StopComputer, which lets you remotely shut down, reboot, or perform test shutdowns on multiple computers. Alex K. Angelopoulos
Build a Virtual PC Honeypot
A virtual honeypot has some advantages over a traditional one. Learn how to set up a virtual one with Virtual PC 2004. Joe Kinsella
The Rise of the 64-Bit System
To show you how you might benefit from high-end 64-bit systems, Michael looks at the major features of today’s 64-bit processors. Michael Otey
What’s in Store for Microsoft Clustering Services?
Microsoft product managers for clustering talk about plans to provide some intriguing new tools and functionality for MSCS in the areas of storage and ease of configuration and management. Karen Forster
Get Trigger-Happy
In Windows Power Tools: "Pulling the Event Trigger" (December 2004, InstantDoc ID 44431), Mark Minasi discusses how to use eventtriggers.exe to alert you when a certain event has happened on your syst Readers, et al.
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SSH Communications Security SSH Tectia. Adam Carheden
Server-Based Spam Control
Which of these 5 antispam software products designed to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server make our Editor's Choice list? John Green
EdgeSight 3.0
The data you gather with this client-management solution can help you make upgrade decisions, troubleshoot client problems, and maintain license compliance. Ed Roth
Paul's Picks
Paul rates Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile. Paul Thurrott
Security Explorer 4.8
This handy utility lets you quickly and easily manage permission attributes for NTFS file systems, the registry, and shares. Jeff Fellinge
Business Backup and Recovery
Whatever the size of your business, protecting your data is imperative. These 19 products provide the most up-to-date backup and recovery capabilities. John Green
Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Asigra and ClearSight Networks. Plus, find out the winners of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editor’s Choice Awards. Editors
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: ScriptLogic SecureCopy, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and BMC Software Marimba. Adam Carheden
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