SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 Build on Knowledge Every IT Shop Needs
Microsoft's thorough research into what SMBs need in a network infrastructure led to easier installation and management for the latest version of Windows Small Business Server and the new Windows Essential Business Server. Karen Forster
SBS 2008 and EBS 2008: The View from the Trenches
The wizard-based deployment and preinstallation tools that come with Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008 are a hit, but the cost and the migration process are less than ideal. Karen Forster
Migrating to Office 2007
Office 2007's Open XML file formats mean that you'll need to address compatibility issues and more when you begin your migration. Dan Holme
Do More with For
Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) includes UNIX and Linux binaries that you can run from a Windows command line or in a batch file. When you combine the SFU commands with the Windows For command, you can create powerful tools. Readers
Tool Time: SYDI Makes Documenting Servers Simple
If you need to document your Windows servers, try SYDI-Server, the SYDI version for documenting Windows computers. This tool provides detailed documentation—and you can't beat the price. It's free. Eric B. Rux
Monitoring Server Core Event Logs
Wondering how to monitor a Server Core system's event log? Server Core and Windows Vista offer a powerful command-line event-log query and control tool called Wevtutil that can do it. Mark Minasi
Who Says You Need Microsoft Exchange Server?
Exchange dominates messaging but can be overkill in small or mid-sized environments. Alternatives exist that can provide functionality at lower prices without sending your messaging onto the Internet. Jeff James
Letters
Readers share the opinions about split-brain DNS, express confusion with Server 2008 licensing, point out a Hyper-V subtlety, and admit to a man-crush on Paul Thurrott. Editors
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Ctrix’s XenApp 5. Editors
SharePoint Backup Tools
Whether you administer a single SharePoint server or a large farm, there's a backup and recovery solution tailored to your needs. Curt Spanburgh
Let Your Users Reset Their Own Passwords: Free Download Try a 30 day free trial of Desktop Authority Password Self-Service – it provides an easy-to-use, robust system for allowing users to reset their own forgotten passwords or locked accounts.
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