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.
With Microsoft issuing a service pack for its new updating tool, here's what I've learned since writing my original article on implementing and troubleshooting Software Update Services.
- By Jeremy Moskowitz
- 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
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.
These OSs work well on a Windows network when it comes to printing.
File-sharing and e-mail, however, are more complicated.
Rare is the company without non-Windows desktop clients. Yet getting Unix and Apple to connect to and access resources on a Windows-based network can be migraine-inducing. Here's your antidote.
Once you’ve set up your lab, these three exercises will help you and your team start learning how to use the operating system’s most intriguing new features.
- By Gary Olsen
- April 01, 2003
Along with hardware and software fixes, this patch addresses recent antitrust settlement compliance issues.
- By Zubair Alexander
- April 01, 2003
Tired of resetting passwords? These four self-service solutions allow users to do it for themselves.
- By Chad Todd
- April 01, 2003
A solid test environment normally leads to a smooth rollout of a new operating system. Our enterprise expert guides you through the
elements you’ll need to consider for setting
up your organization’s lab.
- By Bill Heldman
- April 01, 2003
They were a smooth-running, well-oiled IT machine—then a sticky, application-specific problem tested their mettle.
- By Bob Wheeler, Jr.
- March 01, 2003
Software Update Services is Microsoft’s new server for distributing hotfixes and patches across the enterprise. It’s also a tremendous time-saver.
- By Jeremy Moskowitz
- March 01, 2003
While SANs are networks that connect storage to servers, think of a NAS as a server with a lot of local storage.
- By Chris Wolf
- March 01, 2003
As prices continue to drop, storage area networks are becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know to design and build your enterprise’s SAN. We’ve even done the testing for you.
- By Chris Wolf
- March 01, 2003
Microsoft’s Internet Information Server has struggled with performance and security issues its whole life. The latest version, though, shows just how far the Web server has come.
- By Russ Kaufmann
- February 01, 2003
Tired of 3 a.m. trips to the office? Enjoy a good night’s rest with these five Web-based monitoring tools.
- By Damir Bersinic
- February 01, 2003
Committed to a true Microsoft monitoring solution? Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 may be for you.
- By Damir Bersinic
- February 01, 2003
Microsoft rules when it comes to monitoring conditions in tech. Yet, to surf the same waters, you need to read wave action—and Microsoft’s next moves—accurately, too.
- By Scott Bekker
- January 01, 2003
Not too long ago, there were real fears that we’d run out of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for our networks. That’s not likely to happen with IPv6.
- By Don Jones
- January 01, 2003
If you’re planning on migrating users from GroupWise to Exchange, consider the Exchange Migration Wizard as a free alternative to expensive third-party options.
- By Mark England
- January 01, 2003