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Windows 8 Will Run On Thumb Drive

Microsoft provided more details about its upcoming Windows To Go product running Windows 8 at its Build conference on Thursday.

'Windows Server 8' Previewed at Build Conference

Microsoft described improvements in its next-generation server technology, code-named "Windows Server 8," at its Build conference for developers.

A Faster Get-Content Cmdlet

Some tricks for using the Get-Content cmdlet that will have you retrieving content in less than no time.

Microsoft's September Patch Has Five 'Important' Items, None 'Critical'

Five "important" security bulletins arrived as scheduled for September's Patch Tuesday; one important fix takes care of a load jacking exploit.

Windows 8 Previewed at Microsoft's BUILD Conference

Microsoft kicked off its BUILD conference with a preview of "Windows 8" in its "reimagined" form.

Microsoft Confirms Advanced Security Update Leak

Microsoft has not found any issues since the update info was leaked and pulled offline on Friday. Plus: EU creates new anti-hacking agency; Apple next in line to discredit Dutch Internet certificate company for breach.

Microsoft Lync for Mac Hits RTM

Microsoft Lync for Mac 2011 hit the release to manufacturing milestone last week, with a projected wide release date set for sometime in October.

Microsoft Working on Faster Bootup for Windows 8

Microsoft said that it's working on a new startup procedure for Windows 8 which it says will lead to 30 to 70 percent faster boot speeds compared to Windows 7.

An Early Look at Juneau's Integrated Database Development

Database development and application development in the same tool--'Juneau' promises no more jumping through hula hoops.

Next Week's Security Bulletin Has Important Fixes, Nothing 'Critical'

This looks to be a lighter patch month, with no "critical" items making it into in September's Microsoft Security Bulletin.

Microsoft Server, Tools Chief Wants to 'Cloud Optimize' Businesses

Microsoft's Satya Nadella said his department's focus is for enterprises to adopt multiple Microsoft technologies that will provide a hybrid public/private cloud solution.

Windows 8 Will Include Hyper-V, Says Microsoft

Microsoft said it took some engineering savvy to include Hyper-V in the upcoming Windows 8 OS.

Reactions to Hijacked Web Certifications

Companies like Mozilla and Microsoft hit the Web to denounce Web certificates issued by Dutch company DigiNotar.

Microsoft To Launch Windows Intune October 17

Microsoft plans to begin serving up a new version of its Windows Intune management service for PCs on Oct. 17.

Who Are You? Or, Slipping By the Get-Credential Cmdlet

Get past the Get-Credential cmdlet security pop-up with this nifty trick that automatically enters credentials as needed.

System Center Data Protection Manager 2012 Now in Beta

The DPM 2012 beta includes a new centralized console and backup and recovery of generic data sources, among others.

Microsoft Shifting Future SQL Server APIs from OLE DB Back to ODBC

Microsoft said that future SQL Server APIs will phase out of OLE DB and back to supporting the Open Database Connectivity protocol.

Microsoft: Morto Worm Tries To Guess Network Passwords

Microsoft issued a warning on a new worm that uses Remote Desktop Protocol connections from PCs to guess simple login and password information.

Microsoft, VMware Battle Clouded By Licensing Claims

As an answer to VMware's licensing changes for vSphere 5, Microsoft has been highlights its more cost-effective cloud marketing message.

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 RU5 Arrives, Sans Outlook Fix

Microsoft Update Rollup 5 for Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1 shipped this week, but it deferred including a fix for an Outlook problem that stalled its earlier RU4 update.

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