How to migrate from Windows XP to 7, Windows Server 2003 to 2008 R2

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	How to migrate from Windows XP to 7, Windows Server 2003 to 2008 R2 When it comes to adopting new operating systems and applications, common practice among system administrators is to delay adoption until the release of the first service pack. Admins found plenty of reasons to put off moving from Windows XP to Windows Vista, and then to Windows 7: The new operating systems demanded more capable hardware, the user interface changes required user training, and there were compatibility issues with legacy hardware and applications. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell Expert Guide to Secure Your Active Directory Layered security is the way to go when it comes to protecting Active Directory. This expert e-guide explains the best method to use when planning and designing a security solution. Find out why it is important to secure Group Policy settings and discover how managed service accounts boost server security in R2. Learn More Now! In this Issue Microsoft's axed Courier tablet concept reborn as iPad app Today is Document Freedom Day; here's why it matters Microsoft's proposal to accelerate mobile apps and the web: HTTP Speed+Mobility Pirate Bay links censored in Windows Live Messenger Wanted: Windows 8 developers Microsoft's Challenge: Scaling Windows 8 across different screen sizes Microsoft releases Web development technology source code Microsoft adds 'Core' version to Server 8 lineup Microsoft apologizes after botched Windows Phone challenge Windows 8 lets users decide which IE opens links Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's identity stolen by AWOL soldier Review: 7 password managers for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Microsoft Try Microsoft Office 365, free Collaborate in the cloud with Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync videoconferencing. Access, edit, and share documents. Starting at $8/user/month. Try it free. Microsoft's axed Courier tablet concept reborn as iPad app Microsoft killed the Courier tablet concept in favor of Windows 8 tablets, but the idea behind it has now found a new home, as an iPad app. After four months of reviewing the app, Apple approved TaposA(c), an app that mimics the functionality seen in the concept videos for the now defunct Microsoft Courier tablet project. Read More Today is Document Freedom Day; here's why it matters Have you ever had trouble opening a document or file because it was created using different software than the package or version you currently use? Or have you ever opted to go with one of the dominant programs out there -- such as Microsoft Office -- simply in the hopes of avoiding any potential compatibility problems? Read More Microsoft's proposal to accelerate mobile apps and the web: HTTP Speed+Mobility A post on the Interoperability@Microsoft blog addresses the company's intent to submit a proposal to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) with plans to speed up web browsing and mobile app performance. Read More Pirate Bay links censored in Windows Live Messenger Microsoft has reportedly started censoring links to infamous BitTorrent site The Pirate Bay shared through its instant messaging service, Windows Live Messenger. Read More WHITE PAPER: Radware Why Fabric Computing Makes Sense for Application Delivery Radware's ADC fabric leverages the concept of a virtualized ADC resource pool that can span a single or cross multiple data centers. It transforms ADCs from "units" or devices to services, regardless of the underlying computing resources resulting in increased agility and simplified operations. Learn More Wanted: Windows 8 developers Windows 8 isn't going to catch on fast without a little prompting, and Microsoft is prompting with nationwide, one-day developer camps -- free -- to anyone who wants hands-on help creating Metro style apps for the new operating system. Read More Microsoft's Challenge: Scaling Windows 8 across different screen sizes In a recent post on the Building Windows 8 blog, David Washington, a senior program manager on Microsoft's User Experience team, talks about the extensive research Microsoft is doing and design decisions that have been made to ensure a "a polished, consistent, and predictable user experience" with the company's upcoming OS on a wide range of screen sizes. Read More Microsoft releases Web development technology source code The source code for ASP.Net Web API and Razor are being made available via an Apache 2.0 license. Read More Microsoft adds 'Core' version to Server 8 lineup Lost in the hoopla of the Windows 8 client release was Windows Server 8, which came out at the same time. This massively updated server OS will be Microsoft's stake in the ground for cloud computing, built on experiences running Azure and on-premise clouds. But it's not all big iron for Server 8. Read More WHITE PAPER: APC Benefits and Risks of Energy-saving Modes of UPS Operation This paper shows that eco-mode typically provides a reduction of 2-4% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contraindicated are also described. Learn More Microsoft apologizes after botched Windows Phone challenge Microsoft is apologizing for a Windows Phone marketing campaign gone wrong, after a tech writer "smoked" a Windows Phone using an Android handset. Read More Windows 8 lets users decide which IE opens links Windows 8 users will be able to set which version of Internet Explorer 10 automatically opens Web pages when links are clicked, Microsoft said Monday. Read More Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's identity stolen by AWOL soldier An AWOL soldier living in Pittsburgh has been charged with stealing the identity of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and using his credit card account to make a $658.81 payment on a loan from Armed Forces Bank. Read More Review: 7 password managers for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and Android 1Password and KeePass lead the field in features, flexibility, browser integration, and ease-of-use. Read More
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