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How can I find the latest Microsoft downloads? Microsoft Download Notifications are free weekly mailings that provide you with the latest drivers, trial software, service packs, and more from the Microsoft Download Center. Windows Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 UpgradeThis overview details how upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows…

Microsoft Certifications Since the 1992, Microsoft has offered certifications to validate the skills of technology workers who use the Windows platform. Microsoft currently has several certifications available, and a new generation of certification was first announced in November 2005. MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish…

Published on the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Team Blog, Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of several Virtualization Solution Accelerators aimed at helping IT professionals and consultants accelerate adoption and deployment of Microsoft virtualization technologies including Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Virtual Server 2005 R2, Terminal Services, Microsoft Application Virtualization (formerly SoftGrid), System Center Virtual Machine…

3 years after the acquisition of Connectix, Microsoft finally releases an enterprise class management tool for Virtual Server: Virtual Machine Manager 2007, included in System Center management family. Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager provide a comprehensive management solution for the virtualized data center that enables increased physical server utilization and centralized management of virtual…

Experiment with the newest features and familiarize yourself with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 in a free, online virtual environment. TechNet Virtual labs are simple—no complex setup or installation is required. You need to sign up (did I mention it’s free?) with your passport account, and after you do that you will gain access to…

The Microsoft Network Monitor tool has been around since the days of NT 4.0, and although it wasn’t the best sniffer around, it was a good tool to have in your toolbox if nothing else worked. Network Monitor (or NM for short) has been released in 2 major versions, and has had 2 types of…

Every day, viruses, spyware, and other malware are triggered by employees, potential adversaries and/or malicious users. Some are sent to you by e-mail, others attempt to invade your computer after surfing to malicious websites or running macros that contain viruses. As an IT professional focused on security, the first step toward containing the spread of…

Completely unexpected Microsoft launches the first beta of its upcoming hypervisor Hyper-V (formerly codename Viridian / Windows Server Virtualization). This first beta, initially planned for the end of this year, was later postponed to February 2008, in sync with the global launch of Windows Server 2008 (formerly known as “Longhorn”). But Microsoft put a great…

This week Microsoft has finally released the final (RTM) version of System Center Data Protection Manager (SCDPM) 2007, which introduces live backup for virtual machines hosted by Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service Pack 1, through the Windows Server 2003 Volume Shadow Service (VSS). Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007 is a full featured data protection product…

What do the lights in the Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem mean? Here you will find a summery of what the LEDs of your Alcatel SpeedTouch ADSL modem are suppose to indicate. This can be useful for solving problems, but in order to really understand the modem’s operation and troubleshooting techniques you should read Alcatel’s manual…

The MCSE Certification This site is made for my students, and I consider all of you out there, no matter where you are from – my students. Here you will be able to download and view articles and study guides that will help in your studies. However you should always keep one thing in mind:…

Daniel Petri offers some tips and advice for IT professionals interviewing for a system administrator position.