Jeff James is senior editor, products, for Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine. He specializes in virtualization and terminal services and has over 15 years of experience as a writer and digital-content producer. Email address: jjames@windowsitpro.com
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September 5, 2008
Microsoft Fights Back: Vista Ad Campaign Unveiled
Microsoft finally took the wraps off if its long-awaited advertising campaign in defense of Windows Vista last night. While obviously the precursor of more ad spots to come, it may have left many viewers scratching their heads.
Windows IT Pro
Instant Messaging Headaches
The widespread adoption of IM technologies in businesses translates to more work for IT pros. Here are the risk factors and pain points to watch out for, along with a few good products to help with the workload.
Windows IT Pro
OS and Application Deployment Tools
If you're planning to roll out an OS or application suite across your organization's network, check out these tools from Microsoft and third-party vendors for deployment help.
Windows IT Pro
August 21, 2008
Microsoft: Small Business Server 2008 Hits RTM
Microsoft sent word earlier this morning that part of its Windows Essential Server Solutions product family--Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS2008)--has been released to manufacturing (RTM).
Windows IT Pro
August 20, 2008
Intel Unveils Multicore Programming Tools
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco this morning, Intel announced a new family of software development tools for Microsoft Visual Studio to help programmers get the most out of multicore processors.
Windows IT Pro
VMware Fusion 2 Beta 2 Released
VMware has sent word that they've released VMware Fusion 2 Beta 2, the latest update to their popular desktop virtualization product for the Apple Macintosh.
Windows IT Pro
Awards Recognizee the Best of TechEd Developers 2008
For our seventh annual awards issue, our judges traveled to Orlando to take a close look at the finalists in our Best of TechEd awards process and bring you the top third-party SQL Server development products. The envelope, please!
SQL Server Magazine
What's Hot
Readers highlight their favorite products from Idera, Kerio Technologies, and Denis Bauer.
Windows IT Pro
July 24, 2008
Is the Computer Mouse an Endangered Species?
Despite adding and removing buttons along the way, dropping a cord or two, and becoming available for both left- and right-handed users, the mouse really hasn't changed much over these last few decades...until now.
Windows IT Pro
July 23, 2008
VMware ESXi Hypervisor Becomes a Free Download
In an aggressive move designed to preserve its dominance in the virtualization market, VMware makes the ESXi hypervisor free for download. Also, does the choice of Paul Maritz as VMware's new CEO presage an imminent move into cloud computing?
Windows IT Pro
July 22, 2008
Citrix Discusses 'Project Kensho'
According to Simon Crosby at Citrix, the battle over hypervisors has been decided: The hypervisor is becoming a commodity, and VM management is becoming vital for the growth of virtualization in the enterprise.
Windows IT Pro
Embarcadero Completes Acquisition of CodeGear
Roughly two months after it announced that it would acquire CodeGear from Borland, database tools developer Embarcadero Technologies issued a news release on July 1st announcing that it has completed the acqusition.
SQL Server Magazine
July 17, 2008
SQL Farms and Microsoft: Fact or Fiction?
A recent story we posted about Microsoft licensing technology from SQL Farms has generated some interesting responses, chiefly from two of the three parties involved in the supposed licensing deal.
SQL Server Magazine
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