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| 11 Nov 2008 |
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Microsoft patches critical XML Core Services flaw
(SearchSecurity.com)
The critical Microsoft flaw could be exploited by an attacker to remotely execute code and gain access to critical data. |
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Citrix rolls out next NetScaler
Citrix's latest version of NetScaler promises to speed up application deployments for IT administrators. |
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| 10 Nov 2008 |
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Critical infrastructure security grim, study finds
(SearchSecurity.com)
A majority of experts surveyed say energy and other critical industries are vulnerable to cyberattacks. |
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| 07 Nov 2008 |
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Revised Service Manager beta expected within weeks
Microsoft System Center Service Manager is roaring back after a false start. The service desk has been rebuilt from scratch and is on track for completion in 2010. |
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WSUS 3.0 SP2 will offer fixes only
A beta for WSUS 3.0 SP2 is due out later this year or early next year, according to one of the technology's developers. It will load on Windows Server 2008 R2. |
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| 06 Nov 2008 |
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Microsoft to patch critical Windows flaw
(SearchSecurity.com)
Microsoft plans to release a security update for a flaw in XML Core Services that affects versions of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 and 2008. |
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New malware exploits Microsoft RPC flaw
(SearchSecurity.com)
New malware is targeting the Microsoft RPC flaw, Microsoft warns. Companies should deploy the emergency patch immediately to prevent hacker attacks. |
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Microsoft AD connectors aim to ease identity management in the cloud
In a services world, managing identities is a source of anxiety for IT managers. Active Directory connectors to cloud computing platforms could be a first step in easing their conc... |
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| 05 Nov 2008 |
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Windows 7 unlikely to cause driver problems like Vista
By giving partners alpha access to Windows 7 code, Microsoft hopes it will blunt the driver incompatibility problems IT managers faced with Vista. |
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| 04 Nov 2008 |
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Microsoft adds assessment and installation tools
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit, formerly called Business Desktop Deployment, now covers SQL Server and virtual environments. |
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| 03 Nov 2008 |
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Microsoft embraces VDI with revamped Terminal Services
Microsoft is repositioning Terminal Services as Remote Desktop Services to take advantage of the virtual desktop trend. |
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Operations Manager R2 beta out
An R2 beta for Microsoft Operations Manager 2007 has cross-platform capabilities. |
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Windows identity management tools move closer to completion
Updated versions of two identity management tools, ILM and IAG 2007, add improved control for user access. |
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| 30 Oct 2008 |
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Workers demand the flexibility of unified communications in the cloud
(SearchUnifiedCommunications.com)
Unified communications adoption is driven in part by users who demand more flexibility in when, where and how they work. They are using cloud-based consumer tools to transform how ... |
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Analysis: SLAs will make or break Windows Azure, other cloud computing platforms
(SearchWinDevelopment.com)
Attendees at Microsoft PDC got an exciting preview of Azure, the company's new cloud computing platform, but cool technology isn't enough for enterprises. The Azure SLA is going to... |
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| 29 Oct 2008 |
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Windows 7 features include management tools for administrators
Windows 7 has many features that put IT at the helm, despite the usability control theme spotlighted at this year's Professional Development Conference. |
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What administrators can expect from Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 will include management features that are the result of administrator feedback on Windows Server 2008. |
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| 28 Oct 2008 |
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Microsoft PDC gives a taste of Windows 7, Visual Studio 2010
(SearchWinDevelopment.com)
A pair of keynotes on day 2 of PDC gave developers a glimpse of Windows 7 and Visual Studio 2010, and then showed them how to build a basic application for Windows Azure, the cloud... |
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