TechNet Magazine December 2010

TechNet Magazine December 2010

SQL Server 2008 R2:Going Ninja to Mitigate SQL Server 2008 R2 Threats

Properly securing your SQL Server 2008 R2 servers is more than just maintaining physical and network security, and reducing attack surface. Here’s how to complete the task. William Stanek

SharePoint 2010:Optimize SharePoint with External Storage

Storing your millions of SharePoint documents externally can boost both SharePoint and SQL Server performance. Iqbal Khan

SharePoint 2010:Delivering Intelligence with SharePoint Dashboards

SharePoint dashboards can integrate data from disparate sources into scorecards with rich data visualization for interactivity and workflow automation. Joshua Hoffman

SQL Server 2008 R2:Unlock the Locks

Sometimes resolving locking issues with SQL Server 2008 R2 is troublesome—other times it can be surprisingly straightforward. William Stanek

SharePoint 2010:Optimizing SharePoint Workspace Storage

You can still work with SharePoint even when you’re working offline. Here’s how to optimize your SharePoint Workspace storage architecture. Brien Posey

SharePoint 2010:SharePoint on the Internet and Intranets—Different Environments, Similar Needs

You can use SharePoint Server 2010 to create both Internet and intranet sites, but you need to be aware of the key differences and similarities between the two. Samantha Robertson and Cern McAtee

Windows Server:Proactive Windows Server Maintenance

You can simplify server maintenance with any of these tools and techniques that help you take a proactive approach. Joshua Hoffman

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Geek of All Trades:Stop Wasting Power and Save $50 per Computer per Year

Having the computers under your control sleep on schedule saves you money and can help conserve power – but it’s a delicate balancing act.Greg Shields

Windows Confidential:The Tumultuous History of “Up One Level”

Doing something as simple as returning to an earlier folder, directory or path can be a bit more confusing that you may imagine.Raymond Chen

Windows PowerShell:Troubleshooting Packs

The new Troubleshooting Packs in Windows 7 help walk you through some of the most common problems you’re likely to encounter.Don Jones

Editor's Note:What a Year It Has Been

As 2010 draws to a close, we perform year-end reviews and plan for next year. What's on your radar for 2011?Lafe Low

Toolbox:New Products for IT Professionals

The tools in this month’s toolbox help you categorize, organize and archive e-mail from a variety of sources, and import PST files into Exchange 2010.Greg Steen

Exchange Queue & A:Migrations and Transitions

There seem to be a lot of companies still using Exchange 2003, which can be quite cost-effective, but you may run into certain compatibility issues.Henrik Walther

Utility Spotlight:A Look at Windows Live Essentials 2011

Windows Live Essentials includes a suite of applications for image editing and sharing, video editing and instant messaging.Lance Whitney