Tips

Tips

• Exposing Windows vulnerabilities by using Metasploit

  Rather than wait for a malicious user to infiltrate your system, find out how to use Metasploit to expose the missing patches in time to protect your desktops.  Continue Reading

• How Windows 8 could affect the future of Microsoft Hyper-V

  With the release of Windows 8 approaching, a revised version of Microsoft Hyper-V will be included in both desktop and server versions. Find out what this new version has to offer.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows 7 Task Manager troubleshooting tips

  Here are some troubleshooting tips for Microsoft Windows 7's improved Task Manager -- from identifying processes and services to using the Resource Monitor.  Continue Reading

• Automating Windows 7 Deployment: tools and strategies

  Enterprises have some decisions to make as they deploy Windows 7. Should they use Microsoft's tools or use third-party options? Here are some steps to follow and example tools.  Continue Reading

• Integrating Windows Phone 7 with SharePoint enterprise systems

  Accessing anything on a Windows Phone 7 with SharePoint requires Unified Access Gateway. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create the SharePoint application in UAG.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise password protection checklist

  Everyone should know by now that passwords are often the weakest link in enterprise security. Here's a password protection checklist for both end users and IT managers.  Continue Reading

• Using Windows 7 management tools to your advantage

  The potential benefits of the management tools that come with Windows 7 have yet to be realized by many enterprises. Our expert picks three of his favorites.  Continue Reading

• The limitations of restoring files in Windows using Previous Versions

  Microsoft's Previous Versions function can retrieve files, but only copies made during a system checkpoint or snapshot. Our expert found a third-party backup tool to span the gap.  Continue Reading

• How much should employees know about Microsoft software licensing?

  Here are some guidelines for what Microsoft licensing information that employees -- from line-of-business managers to systems administrators -- should be familiar with.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010: Configuring the deployment database

  Find out how to use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit to configure a database to apply apps, operating systems and more to various computers in order to install Windows.  Continue Reading

• What to do when USB flash drives refuse to mount in Windows

  If you're having trouble figuring out why a USB flash drive won't mount in your PC, this expert tip will help by providing advice on how to fix such a problem.  Continue Reading

• Why aren't you using Metasploit to expose Windows vulnerabilities?

  Many enterprise IT shops run vulnerability scans, pronounce systems at risk and leave it at that. Metasploit can help you find Windows flaws and demonstrate the value of security.  Continue Reading

• Why you should take notice of Microsoft's licensing rules

  Microsoft's software licensing is notoriously complicated, but you can learn to tame the process, from procurement to asset management.  Continue Reading

• Who should know about Microsoft licensing? And why should you care?

  Microsoft software licensing is complicated, but our licensing expert breaks it down and gives the basics of what you need to know, including budgeting and volume purchasing.  Continue Reading

• Why Microsoft wants you to make the move to Office 365

  Here are some of Microsoft's motivations to get enterprises onto Office 365. Make sure your own motivations are in alignment.  Continue Reading