Utility Spotlight: Exchange Server Remote Connectivity Analyzer

July 2009 Trying and failing to connect to Exchange Server often leaves you with no hint as to the nature of the problem. Now the Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Connectivity Analyzer can help IT administrators figure out the causes of the connectivity failures and, in many cases, provide suggested steps for resolution. Microsoft Download Link…

Utility Spotlight: User Profile Deletion Utility

May 2009 Delprof is a command-line utility that lets you free up disk space by deleting user profiles that are no longer required on both local or remote computers. Over time, the network PCs in your organization may become cluttered with multiple user profiles, especially if they’re shared computers used by many people. These profiles… Continue reading Utility Spotlight: User Profile Deletion Utility

Internet Explorer Administration Kit 8

The Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 8 simplifies the creation, deployment and management of customized Internet Explorer 8 packages. IEAK 8 can be used to configure the out-of-box Internet Explorer 8 experience or to manage user settings after Internet Explorer 8 deployment. Overview Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) 8 enables the most efficient way to… Continue reading Internet Explorer Administration Kit 8

Utility Spotlight: VMC to Hyper-V Import Tool

March 2009 Discover how you can use the free VMC to Hyper-V Import tool to import and then modify VMC files, easing the process of migrating older virtual machines to Hyper-V. With the release of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 and the recent release of Hyper-V Server 2008, people are starting to use Hyper-V for… Continue reading Utility Spotlight: VMC to Hyper-V Import Tool

Utility Spotlight: USB Flash Drive Manager

January 2009 See how the free Microsoft USB Flash Drive Manager can help you easily copy, delete, and back up files from a flash drive, as well as perform other useful tasks. If your users are increasingly relying on USB flash drives for storing all or many of the files they use in the course… Continue reading Utility Spotlight: USB Flash Drive Manager

Utility Spotlight: Change Analysis Diagnostic

December 2008 See how the Change Analysis Diagnostic tool can help users discover system changes on their computers (from updates, new software, and changed hardware) and resolve problems they may encounter due to these changes. Change Analysis Diagnostic scans for six distinct categories of changes: Software Programs—installed applications, such as those listed in Add/Remove Programs… Continue reading Utility Spotlight: Change Analysis Diagnostic

Utility Spotlight: Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

October 2008 Virtual machines that are stored offline don’t automatically receive the necessary updates to keep them safe and compliant. This, in turn, can pose a risk to your entire IT environment. Find out how the free Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool lets you automate the process of updating virtual machines. Microsoft Download Link…

Site News & TechNet Utility Spotlight

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