12 new network features in Windows 8

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	12 new network features in Windows 8 Microsoft's new metro-style Start screen is getting all the buzz, but for IT administrators there are many new network-related features and changes in both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to be aware of. The changes are mostly targeted at simplifying the networking process and adding more mobile-related features. Plus, there are a bunch of new and impressive administrative features designed to increase network support, reliability, performance, and security. Read More WHITE PAPER: Webroot Endpoint Protection: Security and Virtualization This paper examines different endpoint security methods for physical, virtual and cloud-based systems with a goal of providing optimal performance, protection and manageability. Learn More! 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Read Now! FAQ: Trying Microsoft's new Outlook.com Microsoft rebooted Hotmail as Outlook.com, serving notice that the former is headed toward retirement and that the latter is the new face of the company's 15-year-old online email effort. Read More Meet the new email boss Outlook.com, not the same as the old boss Hotmail Microsoft spent much of last year cleaning up and improving Hotmail, chasing off spammers and introducing new algorithms to keep your mailbox free of spam and graymail alike. So I guess it stands to reason that the next logical step was to replace it. Read More Microsoft warns of critical Oracle code bugs in Exchange Microsoft last week warned IT administrators that critical vulnerabilities in code licensed from Oracle could give attackers access to Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2010 systems. Read More Outlook.com review: Microsoft turns mail into mini-Facebook Now that I've had a day to dig into Outlook.com, Microsoft's updated email service that will retire and replace both Hotmail and Live Mail, it seems my initial assessment that Outlook.com will be similar to the basic Facebook service is more accurate than even I imagined. Read More WHITE PAPER: Aerohive Eliminate Architectural Limitations of WLANs Reduce the cost and complexity of wireless networks with cloud-enabled, distributed Wi-Fi and routing. By removing the architectural limitations of traditional WLANs, you can support identity-based access and enable delivery of mission-critical applications and services to any user, on any device, at any time without a single point of failure. Read now! Microsoft calls Windows 8 complete, but concerns remain, say analysts Microsoft today announced that it's wrapped up Windows 8 and declared that the operating system has met the "release to manufacturing" (RTM) milestone. Read More Prices, angry OEMs bode ill for Windows 8 devices, analyst says Microsoft needs to set low prices for its upcoming Windows 8 Surface PCs and needs something better than selling them online and in Microsoft Stores if it hopes to grab customers, says analyst firm Canalys. Read More Touch-centric Windows 8 without mouse and keyboard leaves a lot behind The new Windows 8 Wedge mouse and keyboard seem innovative and well engineered, but the real news is that they will be necessary add-ons for some Windows 8 tablets, especially when the tablets are used for traditional business applications. Read More Hackers increasingly aim for cross-platform vulnerabilities Hackers are increasingly targeting the same application vulnerabilities on Macs and Windows PCs as a way to reap the financial benefits of writing cross-platform malware. 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