Reviews


MOM 2005 Feels the Love

Readers generally like what they see in the 2005 makeover of Microsoft Operations Manager, citing improved usability, better reporting and expanded monitoring.

Stop Spam Now

These 10 anti-spam software solutions can help you stop spam in its tracks, restore lost productivity and save money and time.

Enter the Matrix

PolyServe's Matrix Server flexes its muscle when it comes to running fast, efficient server clusters.

Take Control

The Altiris Management Suites give you complete control over every aspect of your network operations.

Cut Your Losses

FirstDefense-ISR can be your first line of defense against disk failure and data loss.

Recover Me

True Image Server for Windows can take away your worries about accurate and efficient server recovery.

SP2: More Ammo for the Security Battle

Rollout pain aside, users laud the long overdue enhancements that SP2 brings to IE, along with new GPOs, RPC lockdown and more.

Get into Group Policy

GPAnywhere gives you more flexibility to manage Group Policy, even on older or remote machines, with or without Active Directory.

Talk Among Yourselves

A private IM environment may be just the answer to give your company all the benefits of IM while mitigating the inherent security risks.

Intrusion Interrupted

We test three software-based intrusion detection systems that can help alert you when you've got barbarians at the gate.

Keep a Close Eye on Your Servers

The newest version of MOM not only tracks all sorts of performance data, but also helps you put it in perspective.

Users Latch on to SQL Reporting Tool

SQL Server Reporting Services earns solid if not stellar marks from early adopters—and you can't beat the price.

ISA Server at Your Service

The latest incarnation of Microsoft's primary firewall offering is more secure and easier to use.

One-Stop Shopping for Desktop Management

PC-Duo is a veritable Swiss Army knife of management utilities.

ISA 2004 Passes the Test

Early adopters laud GUI, VPN and administration features.

Axis of Authentication

Datakey Axis is a simple solution for smart card deployment.

Grunt Work

Keeping systems patched is time-consuming and laborious, but it's crucial. Here are seven tools that can help you automate the process.

Storage to Share

Fastora's entry-level NAS unit is well-suited for small and expanding workgroups.

Get It Right the First Time

AdminStudio supports better quality control for software packaging and simplifies the overall packaging process.

Remote Administration Made Easy

Famatech's Remote Administrator version 2.2 provides a quick and easy remote access tool for your Windows clients.