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8/30/2007
Disable the “Set Network Location” dialog in Vista
This week I got a Windows Vista question that sounded easy, but turned out to be one of those things missing as a policy configurable option.
Whenever Windows Vista is connected to a new network, the system presents the "Set Network Location" dialog requesting to categorize the newly connected network as one of the following:
Home
Work
Public Location
Public is the only option that can be chosen without using administrative rights on the system.
8/28/2007
TechNet Magazine September 2007
Windows Vista :
Dealing with a new operating system should make your life easier, not harder. Fortunately, this is the case with Windows Vista, thanks to features that make key management tasks much more flexible and hands-free. Check out our step-by-step guide to using BDD 2007 for a simple Windows Vista deployment. And see how the new and improved backup features in Windows Vista will keep user data safe in most any situation.
Windows Server :
Managing Active Directory can sometimes feel a bit tedious and time consuming. We've got you covered. Here's a guide to 11 tools that will make Active Directory management a lot easier. And we show you how Tombstone Reanimation can save you a lot of time and frustration the next time you need to restore deleted objects in Active Directory.
Communications :
You may be hearing a lot of buzz about Unified Communications. What is it? Why should you care? What can it do for your organization? Get the answers to all your questions in this tour of the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and find out how integrated messaging, voice, video, and conferencing features can improve productivity and collaboration in your company.
8/28/2007
MSDN Magazine September 2007
In the September issue we lead off with some interesting takes on current Web development topics. Ben Rush starts out by explaining how the ScriptManager control unleashes ASP.NET AJAX in your Web apps. Following the theme, we explain how to create and integrate search providers into your site, and introduce a new IIS feature called the Windows Process Activation Service (WAS).
The Web development topics continue in the columns as Dino Esposito continues his coverage of ASP.NET AJAX.
You'll also find useful information about new networking features in the .NET Framework 3.5, and how to use mock component servers, or "test doubles," to simplify unit testing.
Plus, learn about workflow communications, claims-based identity, .NET cryptography, and more.
8/16/2007
Malware Removal Starter Kit
How to Combat Malware Using Windows PE
The Malware Removal Starter Kit provides tested guidance to help IT Generalists combat malware attacks against small- and medium-sized organizations. Using the Windows Pre-installation Environment (Windows PE) in combination with free anti-malware scanning programs, the kit provides a low-cost, effective strategy that you can use to vanquish malware attacks.
7/13/2007
Windows Server 2008 dcpromo Changes
In Windows Server 2008, the setup of a domain controller in an Active Directory network has undergone a couple of notable changes. Let us walk through the setup of a brand new Active Directory infrastructure to illustrate this.
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