Both Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 have many integration points with Microsoft Office 2007. For example, Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 can synchronize lists for read/write access and Microsoft Kevin Laahs
Working with PowerShell's Data Types
Typically, PowerShell automatically assigns and converts data to its correct data type. Understanding how PowerShell handles data types will help you know when you need to take control and explicitly assign them. Robert Sheldon
Create Site-Specific Printer Mappings for Mobile Users
Providing local print services for mobile users can be problematic in small-to-midsized businesses (SMBs) with multiple sites. Here's a solution that automatically determines which site a mobile user is in, then maps the appropriate printers at that site. Alex K. Angelopoulos
Windows Server 2008 R2's Live Migration
Jeff wonders whether Live Migration will help Microsoft woo large enterprise customers off of VMware's proven combination of VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3) and VMotion. Jeff James
What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 offers compelling new features in the recent beta, such as Hyper-V with Live Migration and Windows PowerShell 2.0, and even though this major upgrade also breaks compatibility with Server 2008, it’s worth a look. Paul Thurrott
SharePoint FAQs
Get the basics on Windows SharePoint Server 3.0 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, including tips on installation requirements, site development, and where to go for more information. Michael Otey
Bcdedit Basics
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista have changed the way you control Windows' boot loader. With this change comes a new tool—Bcdedit—that that every systems administrator must master. Mark Minasi
Letters
Readers talk about IT annoyances, Michael Morales' columns, Jeff James' cloud computing editorial, and Vista's usefulness in corporate IT. Various Authors
Lansweeper
This automated inventory, reporting, and PC administration tool has hit our sweet spot. Offering rich license-compliance tools, it's also a terrific gateway for troubleshooting. Lansweeper gets high marks from us. Eric B. Rux
Paul's Picks
Windows Live Essentials and HP MediaSmart Server offer new features many IT pros will find useful. Paul Thurrott
Parallels Virtuozzo Containers
Taking a different tack on virtualization, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers virtualizes at the OS level, lowering overhead and improving performance. This product is the fastest solution available for deploying new virtual environments. Michael Otey
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Deep Dive into VMware vSphere, eLearning Series Join John Savill to explore the major functionality capabilities of the vSphere virtualization platform, including identification of the changes from ESX 3.5.