Introducing Windows PowerShell
PowerShell delivers scripting capabilities that Windows never had before. One of the coolest capabilities lets you create complex commands by stringing together lots of little commands. Paul Robichaux
8 Absolutely Cool, Totally Free Utilities
We’ve scoured the Internet for the very best free utilities available. Fill your network-troubleshooting toolkit with these great finds, and you’ll never be at a loss. Douglas Toombs
Vista's Firewall
The version of Windows Firewall that will ship with Vista has many new features that let you restrict access to your machines in several different ways. Jeff Fellinge
Ask the Experts, August 2006
Learn how to fix a Windows XP boot problem by fixing a corrupt registry, and find out how to configure Windows to not prompt a user to select a certificate if the user has only one. Various Authors
QUARANTINE!
Microsoft's network quarantine platform will let Vista and Longhorn ensure that only computers that comply with your security policies can access your network. Karen Forster
Netsh Tricks
Use this all-purpose networking tool to reset an IP address, scan for adapters, and prevent antispyware apps from disabling your IP stack. Mark Minasi
New & Improved, August 2006
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
TimeSpring Software's TimeData for SharePoint
Blake Eno
Vendor Briefings, August 2006
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Stratacache, Check Point Software Technologies, SharePoint Solutions, and vizioncore. Editors
Groupware Alternatives to Microsoft Exchange
Compare 3 groupware and collaboration suites—MDaemon 9.0.1 Pro, Ipswitch Collaboration Suite 2006 Premium Edition, and Kerio MailServer 6—and see which of these stellar apps wins the Editor's Choice Award. John Green
MiraLink 400
MiraLink 400 makes it easy to include remote data mirroring as part of your disaster-recovery plan. John Green
Paul's Picks
Get a sneak preview of what Windows Vista promises in this Beta 2 release; plus, why Longhorn Server Beta 2 is a must-have--if you can find it. Paul Thurrott
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