I was just browsing the IT Pro course catalog over at http://www.microsoftelearning.com , and noticed that there are a TON of free courses relating to Security. There are some non-security free courses as well (related to SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, and a few others), but the price is sure...

While learning about the changes in Active Directory on Windows Server 2008 at a recent conference, the presenters casually mentioned a new feature as an aside that is actually quite exciting! If you have ever had a Domain Controller stolen or experience catastrophic hardware failure, then you are familiar...

I know... everyone else has already covered this... These two posters, originally published in the July 2007 issue of TechNet Magazine , provide a strong visual tool to aide in the understanding of various features and components of Windows Server 2008. One poster focuses exclusively on powerful new...

Saving me from having to type up a list of all the resources that are available to support the Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 3 launch, the Windows Server Team Blog has a comprehensive post with all the links you will need... Today we reach another major milestone on the road to Windows Server "Longhorn...

Woohoo! Get it now before the Download Servers are overwhelmed. I see it is up on Connect (if you had previously been accepted into the Beta), and you can download it as an IT Pro or Developer from the Beta 3 site. What's the address you ask? You'll have to watch this video to find out ;) I will post...

From Mike Neil (Virtualization GM) on the Windows Server Blog : As the person who oversees the development plans, teams and strategy for Microsoft’s virtualization software on desktops and servers, I want to update everyone on the timing of our server virtualization offerings. I know that many of our...

I see that Keith Combs has posted the slide decks from his recent presentations on Longhorn Server to his blog here: http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs/archive/2007/04/02/windows-connections-conference-slides-posted.aspx Decks include: Windows Server code name "Longhorn" Tech Overview Part 1 Windows...

All right. I admit it. I have a problem. I read my favorite "Tech Deals" site, ( http://www.dealnews.com ), and I just can't control myself from buying hard drives. They just keep getting cheaper and bigger and cheaper and bigger. The one that showed up today was $132 shipped for a 500 GB drive. Fortunately...

I can't imagine that this will make the front page of People Magazine , but if you are a Network or Security Admin, I have great news for you. With Windows Server Longhorn, you will be able to implement Password Policies on a Per User and Per Group level, as opposed to the current Windows 2003 (and prior...