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After Delay, RC2 is on the Way

Microsoft has been saying that Windows 2000 will not be sold until it is ready for deployment. The company is sticking to its word, consequently delaying the availability of the second release candidate (RC2). But now the wait is over.

Microsoft Adds Security Features to Exchange

Microsoft today announced that Service Pack 3 for Exchange Server 5.5, including security enhancements, is available immediately for free download.

Directory Interoperability Forum Grows

Securant Technologies, a developer of access management products for secure e-business, joined the Directory Interoperability Forum.

CA Catches Cholera

Computer Associates Inc. is warning the industry about a new "wormlike" virus named Cholera.

Gartner Predicts ‘Sticker Shock’ on W2K Desktop Migration

The route to Windows 2000 will be pricey, an IT analyst house warns.

Microsoft Pilot Flies

Microsoft Corp. is officially throwing its hat into the application service provider (ASP) market.

Cisco Announces Service Management Solution

Cisco has announced extensions to the CiscoWorks2000 product family through the new Service Level Management Suite.

Dell Expands Beyond NT Storage Market

Dell today announced a definitive agreement to buy start-up ConvergeNet Technologies, extending Dell's reach in the heterogeneous SAN market.

Vizact 2000 Available

Microsoft today announced the availability of Microsoft Vizact 2000, a new addition to the Microsoft Office suite.

Gearing Up for DevDays '99

Microsoft Corp. is gearing up for next week when it will unleash a slew of announcements regarding Windows 2000 and its developer tools at DevDays '99.

Microsoft Gains Belluzo

As previously rumored, Microsoft Corp. announced last week that Richard Belluzo, former CEO for SGI will join the company.

Free Agent MCSE

Being an independent can mean big salaries and other perks. But how do you battle the downside of being on your own? And as a manager, how do you convince free agents to stick around?

Datacenter Testing Gets Underway

CARY, N.C. -- Microsoft finally kicked off what will probably be a lengthy testing cycle for the high-end version of Windows 2000.

Become the Consummate Certified Security Professional

Security certs won’t guarantee employment but they can help you establish your credentials.

While the Cat's Away

Scheduler Service lets you set administrative tasks to be performed when you’re not around—but it also poses security threats to your system. Here’s how to use the tool wisely.

Systems Engineering: Test Lab 2000

Setting up a Windows 2000 test lab involves planning, presenting, and documenting. This game plan can help ensure your success.

Back to School

In this business, we have to learn constantly, sometimes under duress of project deadlines.

Mix it up with Windows 2000 and DNS

You’ll get more out of a mixed Windows/Unix environment.

Guessing Game

Taking a stab in the dark, here's how I imagine the Windows 2000 track will look.

Intel, Server Vendors Agree on One I/O Standard

Intel and its Next Generation I/O Forum have joined up with the Future I/O group led by Compaq, IBM and Hewlett-Packard to form one I/O standard architecture called System I/O.