March 2008It used to be that server administrators would install Windows Server manually using the CD or DVD and then spend several hours configuring the server. With the release of System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and the new Microsoft Deploym…

March 2008Toolbox: New Products for IT Pros

March 2008A DNS server need not be a print server. One approach Windows Server 2008 takes to improve security and manageability is to simplify server roles so you can easily install only the tools and services you need, and nothing more. Here’s an intr…

March 2008Here’s a look at the importance of learning from the past in order to address the challenges that the future holds for IT.

March 2008How do you allow network access to those who need it without sacrificing security? See how new technologies in Windows Server 2008, such as Windows Firewall with Advanced Security and Network Access Protection, let you implement a policy-base…

March 2008

For your users with attention span issues—and even those without—providing status feedback in your scripts is a good idea. Here’s all you need to know to provide status in Windows PowerShell.

March 2008

IIS 7.0 is packed with new features—too many to include in a single article. The new version builds on the solid, securityfocused design you got with IIS 6.0, providing enhancements that greatly improve the manageability and extensibility of the platform. Get an overview of some of the most important changes in IIS 7.0.

March 2008Letters: Readers Speak Out

March 2008Windows Server 2008 introduces some substantial enhancements to Active Directory Domain Services. Take a close look at how read-only domain controllers and Windows Server Core improve security in your environment, how the new Server Manager a…

March 2008To help ISVs and customers gauge application compatibility, Microsoft created the “Works with Windows Server 2008” program. Here’s a look at the free supporting test tools made available through the program that can help you ensure that appli…

March 2008You’ve heard about the new Server Manager tool in Windows Server 2008. But the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) is still available, as well. Find out why you will still want to use SCW.