Today's News: Virtual Server acts as NT migration aid

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June 28, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Sana Security IN THIS ISSUE:   > No support loophole for NT 4.0   > MS completes merger of e-mail authentication specs   > Microsoft, Fujitsu to collaborate on Windows servers   > More headlines   > Featured Topic: Crash Course -- Spyware   > Patriotic PCs plug onshore commitment   Better defenses. Lower expenses. Sana Primary Response. Sana Security markets host-based intrusion prevention software providing the most accurate, automated and effective detection and prevention of attacks for business-critical applications on major platforms. Sana Primary Response protects the broadest range of platforms and applications, requiring fewer resources to manage, deploy and scale. Click here   No support loophole for NT 4.0 [SearchWin2000.com] Microsoft says its new Virtual Server 2005 can help customers with migrations off NT 4.0, but they are mistaken if they think it will win them any more free support for this older version of Windows. MORE INFO: > Read about Microsoft's Common Engineering Criteria > See what the obstacles are for Microsoft Virtual Server MS completes merger of e-mail authentication specs [SearchExchange.com] Details have been hashed out to unify competing technologies to combat e-mail spoofing and phishing. There's just one more stop for the proposed Sender ID specification before it can start protecting inboxes everywhere. Microsoft, Fujitsu to collaborate on Windows servers [AFP] Microsoft and Fujitsu say they will jointly develop servers that are tailored to Windows Server 2003 and Longhorn, the next-generation of Windows. The pair announced that the first of the Intel-based servers will ship in 2005, for Windows Server 2003. A more sophisticated version is planned for 2007 to complement Longhorn. More headlines [From around the Web] Microsoft cracks top 10 in customer loyalty survey (SearchSAP.com) Microsoft to let partners own CE innovations (Reuters) Russian Web site spreading IE malware shut down (AFP) EU temporarily lifts Microsoft ruling (Associated Press) TOPICS:  Featured Topic: Crash Course -- Spyware Spyware is often considered a malicious thief, but it can have legitimate uses. It can yield vital information used in investigations. For example, spyware can determine whether an employee is stealing confidential company information. Check out this compilation of tips and expert advice to help you weigh the pros and cons of spyware, and learn how to best protect yourself. TIPS:  The Windows Server 2003 reference guide shootout For Windows administrators looking for some summer reading, Bernie Klinder offers a review of the most popular reference books on Windows Server 2003. Be warned, however: Don't drop these tomes on your toes. ASK THE EXPERTS:  Migrating to a Windows 2003 license server Dear Christa: In our current network configuration, we have a Windows 2000 Server as our PDC. This box handles most file-sharing, along with our Active Directory and Terminal Services Sessions. In a few weeks we will be setting up 12 more users with ThinClient Devices that will run from a new server (Windows 2003 server) that we want to designate strictly for Terminal Services. Since our current TS server is our license server, are there any issues that will arise with using our new Windows 2003 Server as our only license server? Read Christa Anderson's expert response. Patriotic PCs plug onshore commitment [SearchCIO.com] Most PCs come wrapped in new plastic. MPC computers come wrapped in Old Glory. The U.S. company hopes to turn big backlash into big bucks. Full story Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: White Paper Alerts Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-118 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494