Tips

Tips

• Turn a Windows 7 desktop into a wireless hotspot

  Faulty Internet connections are a nightmare for on-the-go admins, but wireless hotspot software can eliminate network headaches.  Continue Reading

• Internet Explorer 9 in the enterprise: Ready or not?

  Microsoft is aiming IE9 at organizations planning a Windows 7 migration. Find out what your enterprise needs to know about the vendor's latest Web browser.  Continue Reading

• Analyzing the Windows Intune value proposition

  Windows Intune is touted for its promising feature set and price. But a closer look at the cloud-based antivirus product might make admins think twice about investing in it.  Continue Reading

• Getting started with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010

  Windows client or server roll outs can be tedious. Microsoft's own Deployment Toolkit 2010 may help streamline the process. Here's how to get started.  Continue Reading

• Software prevents online bank fraud, blocks phishing attacks

  It's hard to find good anti-phishing software for end points. Our expert likes one tool that bulks up online security, and protects end users and banks alike.  Continue Reading

• Going green with enterprise asset management systems

  Giving your enterprise a green makeover will not only make your organization environmentally friendly, but reduce overall desktop costs as well.  Continue Reading

• Reasons for Windows 7 backup adding non-system drives to a system image

  Is your Windows 7 backup system adding non-system drives to a system image? Don't fret. There are several solutions for this common -- yet frustrating -- problem.  Continue Reading

• Application security gets a tuneup in Windows 7

  Enterprise app security made headway in Windows 7 with Microsoft AppLocker, a clear-cut alternative to Software Restriction Policies.  Continue Reading

• The basics of social media in the enterprise

  Your organization's desktop policy may need to evolve to include social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.  Continue Reading

• Managing Windows desktops with PowerShell

  PowerShell isn't just for Windows servers -- Microsoft made the scripting language the core management platform in Windows 7.  Continue Reading

• Using P2V Migration for Software Assurance for Windows 7 upgrades

  P2V Migration for Software Assurance automates the Windows 7 migration process and preserves XP applications and data. Yet its limitations may be a deal breaker.  Continue Reading

• Licensing options for accessing Microsoft Office remotely

  There are plenty of choices for licensing virtual applications, but understanding when to use which ones can be a challenge.  Continue Reading

• Preparing your applications for a Windows 7 migration

  Desktop applications that ran flawlessly in Windows XP or Vista may be defective in Windows 7. Here are some steps you can take to minimize -- and solve -- these problems.  Continue Reading

• Common whole-disk encryption configuration weaknesses

  Whole disk encryption can leave you with a false sense of security. See which common configuration weaknesses can spell disaster for your enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Resetting passwords in the enterprise without the help desk

  While there are several self-service password-reset options on the market, many organizations are hesitant to implement them -- even though the payoffs are significant.  Continue Reading