Reviews


Microsoft's 2009-2010 Roadmap

A raft of new products are in the queue for delivery during the second half of 2009 and into 2010.

Spies in Every Corner

These tools help eliminate spyware, keep your systems clean and running efficiently and—most importantly—protect vital information.

Spyware Meets Its Match -- Almost

Microsoft's anti-spyware tool works well enough, but some readers question its categorization and detection capabilities.

Reboot Insurance

BootBack's snapshot images help you keep systems running despite fatal crashes or other interruptions.

Remote Management Made Easy

NetSupport Manager gives you easy remote control access, plus a few other bells and whistles.

Scripting Without Really Scripting

Desktop Authority helps you automate desktop management, even if you don't know the finer points of scripting.

NetMeeting: Still Going Strong

Besides Web conferencing, readers have found many other uses for Microsoft's NetMeeting.

Extend Group Policy Further

The new PolicyMaker adds more extensions to give you greater control over your desktop landscape.

Desktop Linux: Ready for Prime Time?

Several popular Linux distributions are poised to take on Windows on the corporate desktop.

Many Files Through a Single View

StorageX takes a global approach to streamlining file management.

No Scripting Required

ADtoolkit enables anyone to perform Active Directory group edits.

Restore Those Lost E-Mails

Recovery Manager lets you do large-scale, store-level Exchange backups, while still helping locate and restore individual messages.

Keep an Eye on Those Servers

The right server management tool closely monitors your network and offers proactive responses to most common problems.

The Good and the Bad of MBSA

Microsoft's free vulnerability scanner works well—as long as you don't have to stretch it too far.

What You Got?

Asset Navigator helps you keep tabs on what you have and how it's being used.

Keep Tabs on the Workplace Web

Websense helps you enforce your organization's Web policies and keep employees surfing on the straight and narrow.

Open 24 Hours: Load Balancing

The proper level of load balancing services can ensure consistent availability of Web services.

MOM 2005 Feels the Love

Readers generally like what they see in the 2005 makeover of Microsoft Operations Manager, citing improved usability, better reporting and expanded monitoring.

Stop Spam Now

These 10 anti-spam software solutions can help you stop spam in its tracks, restore lost productivity and save money and time.

Enter the Matrix

PolyServe's Matrix Server flexes its muscle when it comes to running fast, efficient server clusters.