Windows PowerShell: Getting Transactional
By Don Jones PowerShell v2 can now support transactional operations, but there is a hierarchy to how it works. Windows Confidential: Beware the Balloon
By Raymond Chen When it came to the initial balloon tip in Windows Explorer, it was better not to jump at the first opportunity. Geek of All Trades: Patching Dormant VMs
By Greg Shields Using the Microsoft Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool to patch dormant VMs is a good way to ensure they’re ready to go live, and avoid any problems with out-of-date patches. | Toolbox: New Products for IT Professionals
By Greg Steen Manage Windows systems with the power of Windows PowerShell, schedule and run backups, and test Linux apps with this month’s collection of tools. The Business of IT: 7 Steps to Improving the IT Professional Image
By Romi Mahajan Feeling underappreciated? Not understood? Follow these seven simple steps to give your image a much-needed makeover. The Cable Guy: Connecting to Wireless Networks with Windows 7
By Joseph Davies There are a number of ways to hook up to wireless networks with Windows 7 – each has its own set of pros and cons. | SQL Q&A: Shrinking, Growing and Redesigning Databases
By Paul S. Randal SQL databases come in all shapes and sizes and schemas. This month, our SQL expert helps with condensing, growing and redesigning databases. Utility Spotlight: Configure Office 2010 with the Office Customization Tool
By Lance Whitney Upgrading to Office 2010 can be a big deal. This tool can help ease the process with customized installations. |