| More top picks from the week: The truth of the rumored Microsoft layoff should soon be revealed Windows 7 beta wrecks your MP3 files (already has a patch) Microsoft launches Songsmith, its GarageBand killer, with lame ad Patch Tuesday: One update fixes three holes in Windows Server Message Block Ford and Microsoft update Sync with no-cost, hands-free services Global Knowledge training, and Microsoft library giveaway winners From our bloggers: Mitchell Ashley: Converging on Microsoft
Top 5 features missing from Windows 7
I've been testing Windows 7 since its release and am using it full time. If Microsoft really wants this to be more than a better version of Vista, I have a list of features that range from flawless device support to cloud computing that Microsoft still needs to address. Ron Barrett: A Better Windows World
NVIDIA ION: gives the Linux netbook something to keep an I-ON
Many readers commenting on my blog seem to think that Windows will be left behind in the netbook market in 2009 in favor of Linux netbooks. I don't believe it. Look at the NVIDIA ION unveiled at CES. Tyson Kopczynski: Hidden Microsoft
PowerShell boy and the case of the missing cmdlets
Modules in PowerShell v2.0 rule and next to remoting, are my favorite v2.0 feature. But I wanted to share an interesting little module quirk I experienced. The module was staring back at me with an evil grin while the cmdlets from the Quest snap-in were being isolated. Glenn Weadock: On Windows Server 2008
Hyper-V management news: SCVMM's cool new features
One of the areas Microsoft says it has addressed in the new (in beta) R2 release of Server 2008 is virtualization. The cool features include better visualization of both physical and virtual environments, improved cluster management, and some artificial intelligence to help you allocate VMs. Brian Egler: SQL Server Strategies
Microsoft kept its promise: SP3 + CU1 available
As promised, Microsoft made SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 available by year-end 2008 (December 15th to be exact). It’s been almost two years since SP2 so this is well worth applying if you are waiting on a decision to upgrade to SQL Server 2008. Ross Mistry: Microsoft Backoffice
Reduce IT spending by upgrading to SQL Server 2008
Worries over the tight economy might cause you to skip rolling out new software. But several SQL Server 2008 features out-of-the-box will save a tremendous amount of money and at the same time reduce management costs, so this is one upgrade that's worth the investment. Randy Muller: All About Microsoft Certifications
The many paths to a MCTS SQL 2005 certification
There are actually three MCITP and two MCTS certifications available on SQL 2005 and they won't retire until one day, when SQL 2011 becomes available. Kerrie Meyler: Managing Microsoft
Managing mobile devices
As users ask for the capability to check corporate e-mail and access corporate data on their cell phones, IT has legitimate concerns, particular security. Right now managing devices may be deciding which phones you can/can't support from your favorite management application. Susan Hanley: Essential SharePoint
Is Twitter really so Twerrific? Summary of Twitter pros and cons and help for beginners
The jury is still out on Twitter for me, but I've found a great source that lists the pros/cons of Twitter and discusses Twitter in action. Hot discussions among Microsoft Subnet readers Why Windows 7 will crush Linux Why Windows 7 will never kill off Linux Windows 7 - The dilemma XP users will face Top 8 Microsoft Research projects to improve our lives Why XP users will switch to Windows 7 Fun with Windows 7 Giveaways and goodies Deadline is January 31 for these goodies up for grabs:
1) One Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500.
2) Fifteen copies of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Management and Administration Book by Ross Mistry and Hilary Cotter, published Dec. 23, 2008, by Sams.
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