TechNet Magazine March 2012

TechNet Magazine March 2012

Virtualization:Virtualization in and Beyond the Cloud

Virtualization technology might be driving the cloud computing environment, but that’s just one of its many benefits. Joshua Hoffman

Windows 7:Load and Configure Windows XP Mode

By setting up the virtual Windows XP mode within Windows 7, you can greatly extend the functionality of your new environment. Jorge Orchilles

Microsoft Service and Support:Fix It Expedites Troubleshooting

Your troubleshooting efforts will be more efficient and more accurate with the new Microsoft Fix it Center Pro. Steve Justice

Cloud Computing:Cloud Provisioning and Storage

Beyond the flexibility and costs savings of cloud computing are certain tactical advantages like automated provisioning and encrypted storage. Vic (J.R.) Winkler

Security Management:The Scary New Hacking Trend

You can mitigate the risks of falling prey to a disturbing new trend in hacking, but you have to be prepared. Phil Lieberman

IT Management Issues:Network Intelligence—the IT Advantage

Unlocking the intelligence inherent to your network of contacts can breed significant intellectual advantage. Romi Mahajan

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010:Exchange Archiving and Compliance

Establishing and maintaining an archive within your Exchange Server 2010 infrastructure is essential, but there are right ways and wrong ways. Japp Wesselius

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Editor's Note:Do It Yourself

With all the do-it-yourself programs out there, it was only a matter of time before “do it yourself” came to tech support with Fix it Center Pro.Lafe Low

Windows Confidential:Why Can’t We All Just Work Together?

One danger of designing an interoperability document is that you might find nobody wants to implement any of your specs.Raymond Chen

Windows PowerShell:Access Databases from PowerShell

You can configure Windows PowerShell to use data stored in a SQL Server database. Here’s how.Don Jones

Geek of all Trades:The Rule of 3

When it comes to demystifying Windows 7 licensing practices, it helps to remember the “Rule of 3.”Greg Shields

SQL Q&A:Fine Tuning for Optimal Performance

Duplicate indexes, cancelled rollback operations and I/O spikes can cause performance issues, but you can work around them.Paul S. Randal

Toolbox:New Products for IT Professionals

This month’s tools let you mine files and folders for e-mail addresses, perform bulk file-renaming tasks, and test your attack surface and port exposure online.Greg Steen

Utility Spotlight:Scan for Problems in Microsoft Outlook

The Microsoft Outlook Configuration Analyzer Tool scans your Outlook profiles to identify any potential issues.Lance Whitney