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Novell is one of Microsoft's most famous "victims." Microsoft may have put the company down, put it didn't knock Novell out. In this installment of "Kicking the Windows habit," SearchWin2000 plays "Dueling Directories" -- Novell toots the horn of its eDirectory and explains why it's not only a viable alternative to Active Directory, it's a better choice.
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MSCRM hits early beta stage (eWEEK)
Microsoft's ticket to CRM ride is now in the hands of a few beta testers. MSCRM is built for small to mid-sized firms with between 10 and 50 seats. It doesn't go heavy on features, so it's best suited for customers with somewhat simple sales and customer service needs. Microsoft says it's the first application built totally on the .NET framework -- it will be generally available in Q4.
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J.D. Edwards sharpens CRM focus with Linux release (SearchCRM)
In a series of announcements at its user group conference, including word that it will release software based on the Linux operating system, J.D.Edwards may have positioned itself as a one-stop provider of both ERP and CRM.
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Active Direcotry -- FSMOs
Supporting and deploying Active Directory requires more than just domain controllers. You must also include Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMOs) in your planning and deployment. In this technical tip, site expert James Michael Stewart explains what FSMOs are, how they work and how to use them.
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SearchHP covers 'the new HP'
If you are currently using HP or Compaq products or considering products under the 'new HP,' then you'll want to read the articles available on SearchHP. You'll find out which products will be discontinued, which ones will continue to be supported and the timeframes for product phase-outs. You'll also learn about HP's internal restructuring and get customer reactions to the various changes.
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Oops! True IT blooper #42: It's raining tech!
We all know water and computers don't mix. But sometimes the two do meet head on. Here's the story of one IT manager who managed to break up a fight between a sprinkler system and a live computer system. His sense of humor kept his trip to Blooperville from being a total disaster.
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