Windows Servers


Survey: IT Stuck in Manual Mode Despite Active Directory's Promises

According to a recent study, administrators in Windows environments are still doing much of their administrative legwork the old-fashioned way: by hand.

Windows Zero-Day Advisory Issued on USB Drives

Microsoft issued a security advisory on Friday about a Windows vulnerability associated with shortcut icons on USB drives.

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0 Released

Microsoft last week released the next version of a free tool that provides upgrade advice for those using the company's flagship software products.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Small Business Server Previews

Microsoft on Monday announced two new "previews" to come for its Windows Small Business Server product suite.

Microsoft Delivers July Security Patch

Microsoft, as expected, released four fixes in its July security update. Three are rated "critical" and one is deemed "important."

Microsoft Releases SP1 Beta for Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft today announced the beta release of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Critical Windows and Office Fixes Coming Tuesday

Microsoft plans to release four software fixes on Tuesday in its July security update.

Microsoft Releases Windows Deployment Toolkit Update

Microsoft today released an updated version of its free Windows and Microsoft Office 2010 deployment tool.

Microsoft Previews SQL Server 2008 SP2

Microsoft today released a community technology preview (CTP) of the next service pack for SQL Server 2008.

Researchers Report Windows Flaws Bypassing Microsoft

Researchers last week described some issues that possibly affect the security of Windows systems and their components.

Key Windows Server 2008 R2 Update

First service pack coming this month for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Microsoft Releases Network Monitor 3.4

Microsoft on Thursday released Network Monitor 3.4, the latest version of its free network protocol analyzer.

Microsoft Clamps Down on Certification Requirements for Partners

No more double-dipping. That's what's at stake when the new Microsoft Partner Network certification program kicks in October 1.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2007 SP3

Microsoft this week released Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3, which lets IT pros run the mail server on Windows Server 2008 R2.

Microsoft Cites Success of Novell Linux Interop Deal

Microsoft touted its operating system interoperability partnership with Novell on Monday.