Solution Providers


Finding the Opportunity in Licensing

Deepen your relationship with customers and Microsoft at the same time.

Give Your Prospects Personas

How persona-based marketing can be used to full effect to aim your message at the right target.

Getting More out of Active Directory

Go ahead -- you can call 'em the "5 Golden Truths of Active Directory"

Open Warfare

Microsoft and Massachusetts continue sparring over file formats.

December Vista Tech Preview Bows

As promised, after skipping November, Microsoft began shipping the December Windows Vista community technology preview (CTP) to customers and partners this week. Among other features, the latest build debuts a slew of new security capabilities.

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.

SQL 2005: The Integrated Stack Is Back

Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?

Getting the Most out of SMS

Tips and tricks from an SMS veteran to help you recoup your investment in Microsoft's System Management Server.

Virtuozzo Virtualization Software Upgraded to 3.5

SWsoft this week began shipping version 3.5 of its Virtuozzo server virtualization software for Windows.

Get Set for SQL Server 2005

With improvements in business intelligence and development tools, on top of greatly enhanced performance, Microsoft's long-awaited database should present ample partner opportunity.

You've Got Homework

Desmond's last column requests feedback from readers on some future story ideas.

7 Keys to Selling More Upgrades

Microsoft may be its own greatest competitor, but you can convince customers to move on to new versions. Learn how to close that next upgrade opportunity.

Remote Management Made Easy

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

Seal the Deal with ROI

Proving that your solution will quickly pay for itself is crucial to landing more business. Here's how to come up with return-on-investment calculations that will help you gain customer trust and build lasting relationships.