Monthly Archives: June 2010

Windows 7 – My First Week Thoughts on Microsoft’s New Operating System

Paul Irvine It was with a little sadness and lot of excitement when I started my final backup of my laptop data to my external USB drive. I have to admit that I didn’t quite follow best practice when I … Continue reading

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Is the MCSE 2003 Accreditation Difficult to Achieve?

 Paul Irvine For a long time, Microsoft certification was relatively straightforward to pass.  Once Microsoft had done their homework however, they realised that the bar was set too low, and with the release of the MCSE 2003 certification path, a … Continue reading

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Major OS Release Coming Soon, Windows 8

Robert Melkonyan With Windows 7 out the door, many people have forgotten about the fact that Microsoft has a release pattern when it comes to their operating systems. Let’s take a look at some of the releases that Microsoft has … Continue reading

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The Importance of Proxy Servers

 Dennis Moore Hopkins A proxy server acts as a connector between two networks. One network is the internet and the other network is a series of system that are connected within themselves. The primary reason for using a proxy server … Continue reading

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Key Benefits of the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Carl Stevenson Email is one of the quickest, cost effective, and efficient modes of communication today. These features have made them one of the most vital and critical modes of communication today in all types and sizes of businesses. Dependence … Continue reading

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How to Protect SharePoint Data Using Microsoft DPM 2007

Carl Stevenson The focus of Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM) is to protect different Microsoft Server workloads. It is built to protect and recover several Microsoft-based implementations, including different SharePoint Platforms. DPM 2007 seamlessly blends the Continuous … Continue reading

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How to Install The Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Carl Stevenson The latest features, better efficiency, and enhanced security features of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 are some of the reasons that may help you make a decision to implement this email messaging system in your network.  Here, walk you … Continue reading

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Microsoft Windows and the Windows Update Service – Worth the Hassle Or Waste of Time?

Paul Irvine Windows update is classed as a core feature for any internet ready PC or server these days.  Microsoft have spent a lot of money developing the technology both within Microsoft Windows and on their internet servers to ensure … Continue reading

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Benefits of Using Microsoft Systems Data Protection Manager 2007

Carl Stevenson Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 (DPM2007) is a part of the Microsoft System Center Management Suite Enterprise. It is shipped along with Virtual Machine Manager 2007, Operation Manager 2007 and Configuration Manager 2007.  DPM 2007 boasts … Continue reading

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Eight Secure Active Directory Tips That You Can Use Today

Carl Stevenson Secure Active Directory — Tips That You Can Use Active Directory is the largest and the most vital distributed system in your company. This makes it one of the biggest security concerns for system administrators. There are several … Continue reading

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