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June 2007

COVER STORY


 
Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007
Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM) 2007’s certificate management feature lets you define workflows to increase certificates’ assurance levels.
Brian Komar

It’s 10:00 P.M.: Do You Know Who’s Logged On?
Anne Grubb


FEATURES


 
Vista's BitLocker Drive Encryption
A new feature in Vista's Ultimate and Enterprise editions can transparently encrypt your computer's C drive. Learn what it can do for you and how to use it.
Jan De Clercq

Free Up Space by Deleting Backup Hotfix Folders
Here's a script that you can use to delete all the backup hotfix folders and associated log files in C:\WINDOWS (Windows 2003) or C:\WINNT (Windows 2000).
Readers

Win2K Workaround for File Transfers
Using a VPN wasn't an option for one administrator of a Win2K network. Here's the creative solution he came up with for transferring between remote users and the Win2K server.
Readers

Access Remote Files with iexplore.exe
If you're tired of typing the Net Use command every time you need to browse through files on remote computers, here's a workaround that you'll want to know about.
Readers

OpenOffice.org Is a Viable Option to Office
If you're on a tight budget yet want to keep your users up-to-date with the latest office software, give OpenOffice.org a try.
Readers


 
Configure POP and IMAP in Exchange 2007
The Exchange 2007 Management Console (EMC) doesn’t support managing POP and IMAP implementations. But POP and IMAP are still widely used by a variety of clients. Here’s how to use the Exchange Management Shell to support your legacy clients.
Paul Robichaux


 
Troubleshoot AD Replication
Monitoring and repairing Active Directory (AD) replication problems can seem almost mystical at times. Read this straightforward guide for troubleshooting AD replication.
Sean Deuby

Replication Troubleshooting Toolkit
Sean Deuby


 
Demystifying the AdminSDHolder Object
The AdminSDHolder object, an obscure AD feature, is meant to protect privileged group and user objects but might cause some permission settings to disappear. Learn how AdminSDHolder works and how to avoid its pitfalls.
Tony Murray


 
Designing Your Exchange Server 2007 Infrastructure
Before you migrate to Exchange Server 2007, know the essential requirements for processors, OS, memory, and disk.
Brien Posey

Exchange 2007 Infrastructure Requirements
Brien Posey


 
Making Sense of Volume Shadow Copy Service
Vista's and Windows 2003's shadow copies can save you time in recovering deleted files. This primer tells you what you need to know to understand and implement them.
Rhonda Layfield

5 Keys to VSS
Rhonda Layfield


 
Coordinate a Virtualized Environment for SharePoint
You can virtualize servers running a simple SharePoint configuration as a way to cut costs and explore the potential of server virtualization.
Alan Sugano


 
Groove 2007
Find out how Groove 2007 can let you easily establish and maintain effective workgroups either within your organization or across organizational lines.
Paul Robichaux


 
Getting to Know Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 tips lessen the learning curve for your users, from displaying Microsoft Outlook email messages to saving Word documents as PDF files, and more.
Dan Holme


 
Ask the Experts
Learn about Vista's reduced functionality mode, find out how to run the Aero UI with Virtual PC 2007, get tips for recognizing suspicious email messages, and more.
Various Authors

Learning About Vista's Reduced Functionality Mode
John Savill

Running the Aero UI When Using Virtual PC 2007
John Savill

Enabling Vista Basic and Aero on Longhorn
John Savill

Botnets by Email
Mark Russinovich


COLUMNS


 
Virtual Machine Manager’s Significance
Virtual Machine Manager might well be the most strategically important Microsoft launch of 2007. Karen explains why.
Karen Forster


 
To Get Ahead, Think Ahead
Look beyond your next job to work toward the position that delivers the career advancement and success that you really want.
Ben Smith


 
Icacls Shows Integrity
We continue our investigation of Icacls by focusing on the tool's ability to set integrity levels.
Mark Minasi


 
Highs and Lows of Virtual PC 2007
Virtual PC 2007 features some exciting enhancements over the preceding version, but also some puzzling omissions.
Michael Otey

Letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers write in with virtualization tips, comments about 64-bit, and more.
Readers, et al.


PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS

 
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Colligo Networks' Colligo Contributor
Blake Eno

Guard Your Network with Software NAC
We've taken a look at how four software NAC products—Sophos's EndForce Enterprise 2.6, InfoExpress's Dynamic NAC for Windows 5.1, McAfee's Policy Enforcer 2.0, and StillSecure's Safe Access 5.0—protect your network from rogue devices.
John Green

Microsoft’s NAP Option
John Green

StoreVault S500
Network Appliance's StoreVault S500 network storage appliance will attract SMBs with its reliability and ease of configuration.
John Green

Backup and Recovery Appliances
Don't wait for a disaster to occur to discover that your backup solution didn't work. Backup and recovery appliances offer set-it-and-forget-it reliability for administrators' peace of mind—and you don't have to be a storage expert to use them.
Caroline Marwitz

 
Readers Review Hot Products
Readers highlight favorite products: Panda Software's Panda WebAdmin Antivirus, Parallels Desktop for Mac, Altiris Deployment Solution, and OpenVPN Solutions' OpenVPN.
Blake Eno

 
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