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Winternals Releases Remote Recover 1.1

Graceful Error Handling

Sometimes, you want to trap scripting errors before anyone notices. Good error handling is the key.

Systems Engineering: Assembly-Line Deployment

When you're calculating TCO to justify Windows 2000, don't forget Remote Installation Services, a neat tool to deploy the OS to your client PCs.

Single Sign-On Promises

Making SSO a reality in mixed-OS enterprises involves niggling details, compromises, and add-ons or third-party solutions. Does Windows 2000 help?

The Definitive Deployment Download

The <i>Windows 2000 Deployment Planning Guide</i>, a free book from Microsoft, consolidates descriptions of the inner workings of most of the major components that make up Windows 2000.

On the International Front: Coming to America

The author shares his insights about taking high-tech position in the U.S. It's not all sunshine and stock options.

Bugs in Shrinkwrap

At last tally, Win2K had 63,000 of 'em. It's time to bring on the service packs!

Rational Software Unveils Rational Suite 2000

Back to Work

Put aside your latest list of one-alarm fires for a few hours and spend some time planning your disaster recovery response.

Give a Little, Get a Little

Take a minute to tell us what makes your job great.

Team Effort: Integrating Windows 2000 DNS with Unix DNS

Microsoft's new domain name service is enticing but requires significant planning, especially across platforms and operating systems. Perhaps the greatest challenge is interoperability with Unix DNS.

Closing the IT-Business Gap

Ever failed at a project because you didn't understand how to manage it? A new GartnerInstitute program wants to teach you a better way.

Windows 2000 Diplomacy: Key Protocols

The critical nature of protocols demands that you spend a few minutes studying the protocols that can make or break your network.

RSW Develops New Testing Solution

May 1, 2000

Two Paths Diverged in the Woods

Should I take the jump and join a large company or small startup?

Microsoft Responds to Government Breakup Proposal

In an open letter published on its Web site, Microsoft responded today to the U.S. Justice Department's breakup proposal issued on Friday. The letter lauds Microsoft's history of innovation and partnership with other companies, and attacks the Justice Department's proposal.

New Opportunities with Terminal-Based Computing

Windows 2000 Terminal Services extends the reach of applications--and the administration behind them.

Enterprises Expected To Feel Pricing Pain

SAN FRANCISCO -- Microsoft is leveraging its terms and conditions to increase revenues, and organizations using its software should expect to pay up to 50 percent more per year through 2002 as a result. That’s the warning issued during a keynote at the fourth annual Windows NT and Windows 2000 conference here.

Windows 2000 Release Aggravates Skills Gap

SAN FRANCISCO -- At least 70 percent of the NT Server installed base will skip Windows 2000 release 1. That's the prophecy offered by Tom Bittman, VP and research director for GartnerGroup, during a keynote at the company's fourth annual Windows NT and Windows 2000 conference here.

It's Official: Government Calls for Microsoft Breakup

The U.S. Department of Justice and 17 of the 19 states that had filed suit against Microsoft have handed up their proposal Friday to break up the company. Microsoft responded that a break up will not happen.