SolutionBase: Enforce system policies with the Group Policy Diagnostic Best P...
Posted 74 days agoGroup Policy can be the most important parts of an IT groups tools to enforce IT standards and manage access, or it can be an indecipherable mess in which you do not want to touch. No matter where you fall in that mix, it is a good idea to take a look at the configuration with the Group Policy Diagnostic Best Practice Analyzer (GPDBPA) explained in this article to identify your risks and configuration.
Fine tuning Microsoft ForeFront Server Security for Exchange
Posted 70 days agoForeFront is Microsoft s security solution for Microsoft
Exchange 2007. Installing ForeFront is less than half the battle however. After
you get Forefront installed, you ve got to fine tune its settings for Microsoft
Exchange 2007. Brien Posey shows how to fine tune ForeFront Server Sercurity
for Exchange.
Implementing Microsoft ForeFront Security for Exchange
Posted 74 days agoYou've seen the Microsoft ads saying how it's easier to defeat viruses using ForeFront than it is to kill zombies. Maybe. But just how hard is it to get ForeFront up and running? And what does it do? Brien Posey explains.
Configuring Exchange 2007 to be an Edge Transport Server
Posted 70 days agoOne of the new server roles that was introduced in
Exchange 2007 was that of an edge transport server. An edge transport server is
a specialized server, running a hardened version of Exchange, that sits between
your Exchange organization and the Internet. Brien Posey shows how it works.
Get Up To Speed with Interleave
Posted 68 days agoI recently wrote an article covering the installation of a
very powerful Enterprise-ready process automation system called Interleave.
This tool is exceptional for tracking and accountability. It's features go
beyond the scope of many small company needs (but shouldn't keep smaller
ventures from deploying it) so it can cover just about any company.
Getting the system up and running was no cake walk but
it's do-able for just about anyone. Using the system can, at first, seem very
daunting (due to the incredible amount of features), but it needn't be so. It's
just a matter of making Interleave fit your needs.
With that in mind, let's get to work.
Installing System Center Essentials 2007
Posted 67 days agoFor some time, Microsoft has focused on large enterprises and small business, as evidenced by products such as Small Business Server. The midmarket (500 PCs, a couple dozen servers) has very similar needs as smaller and larger enterprises, but faces unique challenges. Whereas Microsoft provides some specific products for smaller organizationsincluding the aforementioned Small Business Servermidmarket organizations have had to utilize full-fledged enterprise tools often without the benefit of large IT staffs or significant server infrastructures to do so.
Enter the "Essentials" line, which is targeted
at midmarket IT organizations. I'm not sure if all of Microsoft's mid-market
focused endeavors will use the word "Essentials" but so far, this has
been the case. For the monitoring, system management, and software deployment
side of the house, Microsoft has released System Center Essentials 2007. In
this article, I'll explain the purpose and features of this product, outline
its system requirements and limitations and walk through a sample installation.
5 IRS Employees Charged With Snooping on Tax Returns
Threat Level
Posted 9 hours agoIRS workers in California face federal criminal charges after allegedly browsing taxpayers' returns, as the agency struggles with an epidemic of so-called UNAX, or unauthorized access, from within.
Craigslist vs. eBay: Spying, Lying and Hyperlink Abuse
Epicenter Blog
Posted 10 hours agoCraigslist has filed a suit against its minority stakeholder, eBay. The lawsuit alleges that eBay used its seat on the Craigslist board to gain inside information on the classified ad site, launch a competitor, and dilute Craigslist's brand through misrepresenting links on Google ads.
Exercise May Protect Girls From Breast Cancer
Associated Press
Posted 11 hours agoA study of 65,000 women shows that regular exercise during the teen years -- starting as young as age 12 -- reduces the chances of developing premenopausal breast cancer by 23 percent.
Air Force Aims for 'Full Control' of 'Any and All' Computers
Danger Room
Posted 11 hours agoThe Air Force wants a suite of hacker tools, to give it "access" to -- and "full control" of -- any kind of computer there is. And once the info warriors are in, the Air Force wants them to keep tabs on their "adversaries' information infrastructure completely undetected."
Ron Paul Supporters, What Are Your Plans?
Threat Level
Posted 12 hours agoWhat are you planning to do for the rest of the election, Ron Paul fans? Will you vote for former Georgia congressman and Libertarian party presidential candidate Bob Barr? Will you write in Ron Paul? Take our poll, and send us an e-mail.
Some Final Thoughts on Our Friend Michael Arrington
Epicenter
Posted 12 hours agoMichael Arrington scores a syndication deal for TechCrunch with the Washington Post. We questioned his inherent conflict of interest in writing about companies he advises or invests in. Arrington fires back, but the question remains.
Pop Artist Robert Rauschenberg, 82, Dies
Associated Press
Posted 12 hours agoThe pop art pioneer turned everyday objects into art, sometimes bizarrely so, but he was also an accomplished painter, sculpture and choreographer, a major 20th century American artist.
Free software great and small
Posted 6 days agoThey envision a world with Linux running on the smallest embedded devices to the largest supercomputer clusters, and all possible devices in between. It's only a matter of time before even desktop Linux becomes the mass market. [The opinions expressed here are mine alone, and not those...
Common misconceptions about database security
Posted 8 days agoThere seems to be a serious disconnect and knowledge gap between IT security and DBAs who are entrusted with the task of safeguarding databases, says Sentrigo CTO Slavik Markovich. Commentary--You would think that enterprises realize by now that databases, which hold the “crown jewels” of sensitive information, need protecting....
SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'
Posted 11 days agoOpen-source fans have dismissed Darl McBride's court comments in the lawsuit brought against SCO by Novell Troubled software maker SCO's chief executive has claimed the Linux operating system includes Unix source code, during a court case in which Novell is suing SCO for royalties on Unix. ...
HP develops new type of memory circuit
Posted 12 days agoIt took about 40 years to find it, but HP scientists said they discovered a fourth basic type of electrical circuit that could lead to a computer you never have to boot up. CHICAGO--It took about 40 years to find it, but scientists at Hewlett-Packard said on Wednesday they...
Mozilla warns of Flash and Silverlight 'agenda'
Posted 13 days agoThe founder of Mozilla Europe claims Adobe and Microsoft's rich-media tech threatens the open nature of the web but concedes they are currently necessary for multimedia content. Companies building websites should beware of proprietary rich-media technologies like Adobe's Flash and Microsoft's Silverlight, the founder of...
Forums aflame over 'Grand Theft Auto IV' freeze
Posted 13 days agoWith the heavily anticipated release of 'Grand Theft Auto IV,' Rockstar finds itself dealing with still more troubleshooting trouble, as online forums are buzzing with reports of crashes. Last month, the launch of Rockstar Games' Bully on the Xbox 360 was marred by a bevy of crash bugs and...
Indian techies snubbing US jobs to stay home
Posted 14 days agoGraduates from India's tech institutes say their home country is fast catching up with the United States for the range and quality of career prospects. Indian tech graduates are increasingly turning their back on western countries in favor of finding work at home. Graduates from the...
Grand Theft Auto IV hits the streets--it's a '10'
Posted 14 days agoLarceny, murder, and mayhem are back big time and will likely result in one of the biggest "hits" in video-game history. Grand Theft Auto IV, rated a "10" by Gamespot, hits the streets. Expectations were high when Microsoft and Bungie released Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 on September...
The Long Tail of Services
Posted 15 days agoThe "Long Tail" explains the growing use of services outside of the core domains of SOA, business process implementation and integration, says XAWare chief science officer, Kirstan Vandersluis. Commentary--The "Long Tail" moniker has been used extensively (some would say overused) in marketing and mass media over the last couple...
Silverlight to star in NBC's online Olympics coverage
Posted 18 days agoNBC is relying heavily on Microsoft's Silverlight to present its online Olympic coverage which will include about 2,200 hours of free on-demand video. Perkins Miller is counting down the days to the start of the Olympic Games in Beijing this year. NBC's senior vice president of...
Sophos: One Web page infected every five seconds
Posted 20 days agoA security threat report from Sophos says that attacks are on the rise with an average of 15,000 Web pages compromised daily over the past three months. Web threats have risen significantly in the first quarter of 2008, with one Web page being infected every five seconds, according to...
Week in review: Psystar and the Mac minions
Posted 25 days agoA saga surrounding Mac clone maker Psystar grabs the attention of Macdom. And news from three tech bellwethers offers reassurance. (By CNET News.com's Leslie Katz) Capping a saga that had Apple watchers atwitter all week, the payment-processing merchant for Mac clone maker Psystar abruptly ended its relationship with...
Census for open-source apps kicks off
Posted 25 days agoProject expects to offer the first detailed look at how businesses are using open-source software and how widespread it's become.(By Matthew Broersma of ZDNet UK) A project aimed at delivering the first detailed survey of how open-source software is used in businesses is off the ground. Open-source...
AT&T: Internet to hit full capacity by 2010
Posted 25 days agoBlame it on all that content, especially videos, bring thrown into the pipes. But don't wish for government intervention, executive says.(By Andrew Donoghue of ZDNet UK)• AT&T to trim workforce • Comcast, AT&T absent from FCC hearing U.S. telecommunications giant AT&T has claimed that, without investment, the...
Microsoft woos hobbyist developers
Posted 26 days agoCompany is trying to boost interest in noncommercial software development around Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition. Microsoft is trying to foster more interest in embedded software, encouraging amateur developers to experiment with programmable components in devices from toasters to televisions. The...
Canon PowerShot SD890 IS
Posted 19 hours agoA solid compact snapshooter, the Canon PowerShot SD890 IS nevertheless disappoints when compared to its predecessors and line-mates.
Sennheiser HD 600
Posted 14 hours agoThe Sennheiser HD 600 headphones are a good choice for home listening if you're willing to pay for high-quality sound.
Samsung SyncMaster T220
Posted 1 day agoThe Samsung T220 might be the most stylish LCD monitor we've seen, but average feature set and performance diminish its overall appeal. Despite its flashy looks, it's best used as a simple, productivity display.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Posted 1 day agoThe 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ isn't a driver's car, but offers a comfortable cabin for the daily commute or shopping trips. Its cabin tech is largely unremarkable.
DLO TransDock III (with IntelliTune)
Posted 1 day agoAlthough the DLO TransDock III FM transmitter works OK in urban areas, it's a better choice for drivers who frequent areas with a less cluttered FM frequency range.
Samsung ML-2851ND
Posted 1 day agoSmall businesses should take a serious look at the Samsung ML-2851ND's monolaser because of its excellent print speed, text print quality, autoduplexer, and networking features. It's a little more expensive than the competition, but its chart-topping test results speak for themselves.
Toshiba Satellite M305-S4826
Posted 1 day agoToshiba's new Satellites, including the 14-inch M305, offer a reasonable mix of performance and price, but are weighed down by excessive out-of-the-box advertising links.
Asus Eee PC 900 (white, Windows XP)
Posted 1 day agoThe 9-inch Asus Eee PC 900 adds a bigger screen and a larger capacity solid-state hard drive than its 7-inch precursor, but the new price has passed the point of an impulse purchase.
Toshiba Regza 32CV510U
Posted 1 day agoToshiba's 32-inch 32CV510U LCD, with its picture quality and feature set, makes a solid choice for mainstream HDTV shoppers.
Toshiba Satellite A305D-S6835
Posted 1 day agoToshiba rolls out its new Satellite look to the basic 15-inch AMD-powered Satellite A305D, but others offer more for the same $999.
