WS2008R2 suports DNSSEC; New security features in Windows Server

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DNSSEC is a security protocol that helps to verify that a Web address hasn't been hacked and redirected to a pretender. Windows 7 also supports DNSSEC, which Microsoft claims is a first among client operating systems. " Read full story Related News: Windows Server 2008 R2: Security Changes Part II Ron Barrett: Among the better changes and additions to Windows Server 2008 R2 security is the Authorization and Access Control areas. Some of the biggest (and most welcome) changes are to User Account Control (UAC). Windows Server 2008 R2: Security Changes Part III Ron Barrett: Windows Server 2008 R2 has a slew of new features in the Identity and Authentication areas. Most of these changes are geared toward a Windows 7 client. User Support Is The Key To New Microsoft Store Mitchell Ashley: Now that Microsoft's first Apple-like store is open in Scottsdale Arizona, Microsoft has finally entered the world of direct consumer retail sales. The feedback is that the store is a lot like Apple's. 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