How do you dive into the sea of networks in an efficient and secure way? We look at four firewall products—both hardware and software—that will help keep the sharks at bay.
- By Greg Saoutine and Matthew Knehans
- June 01, 2003
This IT pro should have known better than to reboot the Primary Domain Controller on Friday the 13th. Read on about his special nightmare.
- By Bruce Harrison
- June 01, 2003
You can conceivably set up most of your company for telecommuting with Windows Server 2003’s much-improved RRAS and VPN features. Here’s how.
- By Bill Heldman
- June 01, 2003
You've migrated from Windows 2000 in the last year, so why the rush to Windows 2003? Bill examines the pros and cons.
- By Bill Heldman
- May 01, 2003
Put your "Make Money Fast" where your mouth is, Microsoft!
Is a powerful, lightweight, pen-enabled computer too much to ask for
these days? Four contenders are put through their paces in search for
the ultimate in mobile computing.
- By Brian Komar
- May 01, 2003
A look at Mike's own bag of developer tools shows that more .NET code is in his future.
- By Mike Gunderloy
- May 01, 2003
Macs generally fare well on Windows, with compatible document formats and file-sharing technologies. The latest Mac OS works especially well in the Microsoft universe.
Hacker’s Challenge 2 tests your defensive skills.
- By Michael Toot
- May 01, 2003
Scripting help; will the "real" security expert, please stand up; and a whole lotta feedback on the "braindumper" case.
- By MCP Magazine Readers
- May 01, 2003
In this second in a series, explore Wired Equivalent Privacy and Extensive Authentication Protocol.
- By Bill Boswell
- May 01, 2003
When it comes to distributing software upgrades, the options are many. Which one is best for you? We test five solutions to help you make the right choice.
- By Stewart Cawthray
- May 01, 2003
These OSs work well on a Windows network when it comes to printing.
File-sharing and e-mail, however, are more complicated.
Non-Windows CE-powered handhelds still have a way to go and can't be used for much more than messaging and basic remote access. Windows CE personal digital assistants, naturally, work much better in this regard.
“You never leave a recession on the same technology that you entered it."
—Gordon Moore, circa 1984
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- May 01, 2003