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Microsoft, Lotus Chase Service Provider Messaging Business

In the space of a week, Microsoft and IBM’s Lotus software group introduced versions of their enterprise messaging and groupware platforms designed to support high-volume service provider and ISP implementations.

UltraBac Refreshes Backup Software

UltraBac Software has released the second installment of planned incremental upgrades to its flagship UltraBac 7.0 backup and disaster recovery software. The new version, 7.0.3, builds in encryption, compression, improved back-up granularity and administrative enhancements.

Windows Datacenter Program Overhauled

Microsoft's Windows Datacenter Server has been about more than technology features since its launch in late 2000. Fittingly, the tightly controlled support program that makes Datacenter Server so different from other Microsoft server operating systems is getting a complete overhaul for the Windows Server 2003 launch. Microsoft unveiled details of the program Wednesday, including the new name, the "Windows Datacenter High Availability Program."

AMD Releases New High-end Athlon

AMD refreshed its line of multiprocessor chips for servers and workstations this week with the introduction of the AMD Athlon MP 2600+.

Study: Linux Server Roles Expanding

A new study by IDC finds that enterprise Linux server usage is moving beyond its traditional bastion of Web serving and moving into Unix and Windows strongholds such as application serving and database serving.

Microsoft Withdraws Security Patch

Microsoft pulled the Windows NT 4.0 version of a security patch it issued in December because the patch was causing systems to crash.

Appeals Court Stays Java Ruling

A federal appeals court on Monday stayed a district court judge's order for Microsoft to distribute Sun's Java Runtime Environment with Windows XP.

Installation With RIS

In the last of his two-part series on Windows 2000 Server installations, Bill tackles the complexities of Remote Installation Services.

IIS 6.0 Mature at Last

Microsoft’s Internet Information Server has struggled with performance and security issues its whole life. The latest version, though, shows just how far the Web server has come.

The Essential Infrastructure

Source-code control, unit testing, daily builds and bug tracking—using these support pieces daily can help you deliver robust code on a reasonable schedule.

Certified Mail: February 2003

Scripting tools; upgrading to .NET; .NET by any other name.

While You Were Sleeping

Tired of 3 a.m. trips to the office? Enjoy a good night’s rest with these five Web-based monitoring tools.

Ethics Are for Everyone

This month, our columnists address the role of ethics in the IT industry.

Of Profit and Pickles

OK, so maybe Licensing 6.0 wasn't such a stupid idea after all.

Hi-Wireless Act

It's a confusing wireless world out there. We sort through the protocols that are gaining momentum.

Frag Out!

When it comes to sluggish hard drives, this handy script will help keep you moving.

MOM—Everything Windows Including the Kitchen Sink

Committed to a true Microsoft monitoring solution? Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 may be for you.

Protect Your PDAs, PDQ!

You know about security for networks and laptops. But what about security for hand-helds? What? You don't have a plan?

Vertical Limit

Tech workers span the spectrum of industry, from fast food to furniture.

Demystifying the WAN

Sangoma’s WAN EduKit puts experience in your hands.