Category: Microsoft Download

June 2009Storing unstructured data in SharePoint content databases is not always ideal. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using an external storage solution; extending the SharePoint storage architecture using the ISPExternalBi…

June 2009From the Editor: It’s All Gotta Work

June 2009Windows Server Backup is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to back up computers running the Windows Server 2008. Greg Shields explains some of the design decisions that went into this tool, an why it may be useful in small environments.

June 2009Greg Steen highlights new tools and utilities for the IT Professional.

June 2009In this first part of a two part series, security expert Jesper Johansson delves into the concept of identity – What defines an identity? Who gets to control the information, and how do we ensure it is properly secured?

June 2009Paul Randal answers your SQL questions: How does removing index fragmentation affect statistics? Does data compression interfere with backups? Can you explain database mirroring states? And more!

June 2009It seems almost inevitable that the Default Management Pack will become cluttered over time, and that can build a dependency for this MP on any MP it references. In this column, Jonathan Almquist gives you a sample script and Management Pack t…

June 2009The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) lets users know whether applications are compatible with a new version of Windows before deployment and can also help them determine how an operating system update will impact these applications. By …

June 2009Rather than fighting against the introduction of consumer technologies into IT organizations, IT pros should consider the ways they themselves use these technologies, and how this knowledge can be translated into a business resource.

June 2009Network Access Protection (NAP) on the Internet is the extension of Internet Protocol security (IPsec) enforcement to the Internet. It allows roaming computers to validate and correct their health state, remain healthy, and mitigate security r…