The Edge

Using Built-in Functions to Achieve Single Sign-on in Windows

tonybradley — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:02:00 GMT

Password resets are more or less the bane of the help desk agent's existence. Carrying that through logically, they also represent a significant expense for the organization to pay for the lost productivity of the employees and the time and effort...(read more)

Take a Virtual Tour of Windows 7

tonybradley — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:16:00 GMT

Windows 7 marches on and is projected to be on retail shelves this October. Microsoft is providing free upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for consumers and businesses who purchase computer systems right now (albeit with some limitations ). Microsoft...(read more)

Microsoft Windows RMS enables granular access control over sensitive data

tonybradley — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMT

This article that I wrote for the Midmarket Security Strategies and Tactics site at TechTarget focuses on the file access control possibilities of Windows Rights Management Services. Traditional NTFS file and folder permissions are effective for preventing...(read more)

Understand the Basics of Microsoft BitLocker Encryption

tonybradley — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:21:00 GMT

I recently wrote an article for TechTarget's SearchMidmarketSecurity site. The new Mimarket Security Strategies and Tactics site focuses on practical knowledge and advice for SMB organizations. The article covers the basics of BitLocker- the scope...(read more)

Is Windows 7 a Grand Slam Hit?

tonybradley — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:11:00 GMT

Recent surveys suggest that businesses are ready to embrace and deploy Windows 7 en masse as soon as Redmond makes it available. Traditionally, businesses are slow to adopt new operating systems. Its like waiting for the second model year of a new automobile...(read more)

Microsoft Assists Unemployed with Free Computer Training

tonybradley — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:17:00 GMT

Do you live in Washington state? Are you one of the millions of Americans currently unemployed and desperately seeking a new career? Finding a new career is never easy, but given the state of the economy and the fact that it seems like for every new job...(read more)

Explore Windows 7 BranchCache

tonybradley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:06:00 GMT

Many organizations have branch and remote offices. They might be across town, across the country, or around the world. A common problem facing organizations like this is having all of the various sites share information and work with data. Each site can't...(read more)

Application Compatibility Toolkit for Windows 7

tonybradley — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:36:00 GMT

Windows 7 will be here before you know it. So far, Windows 7 is getting much attention and rave reviews in its Beta version. The improvements from Windows Vista to Windows 7 are exciting and the new features like DirectAccess and JumpLists have many enterprises...(read more)

Help Microsoft Help You With Windows 7

tonybradley — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Are you an IT Pro? Have you installed the Beta of Windows 7 and started to work with and begin to understand it so you can be prepared to support it in your organization or with your customers? If so, Microsoft is looking for your feedback. Click on the...(read more)

Why Didn't You Exploit IE?

tonybradley — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:33:00 GMT

At the CanSecWest Security Conference in Vancouver this week, Charlie Miller made headlines by exploiting a Safari vulnerability on a fully patched Mac OS X system with a fully patched Safari web browser in mere seconds to claim the Pwn2Own prize. Ryan...(read more)

Forefront Security for OCS

tonybradley — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:57:00 GMT

Forefront Client Security and other Forefront Server Security products, such as Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Forefront Security for Sharepoint , have been around for some time now. Microsoft's Forefront Security for Office Communications...(read more)

IE8 Compatibility

tonybradley — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:21:00 GMT

I have been using Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) almost exclusively since the first Beta became available. Now, my primary OS is the Windows 7 Beta, so IE8 is built-in as my default browser. I have run into my share of page compatibility issues. The most notable...(read more)

Paving The Way for DirectAccess

tonybradley — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:19:00 GMT

Windows 7 has a lot of exciting features both for consumers and enterprises. One of the most promising features for enterprises is DirectAccess . DirectAccess makes VPN connections obsolete and provides seamless connectivity between the internal enterprise...(read more)

SP2 Release Candidate Available for Vista / Windows Server 2008

tonybradley — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:36:00 GMT

The next major Service Pack release for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 is one step closer to its official release. Service Pack 2 (SP2) has moved from Beta to RC (Release Candidate). You can download the SP2 RC from the Microsoft Springboard site...(read more)

Windows 7: Overview of DirectAccess

tonybradley — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:03:00 GMT

For businesses with remote users that rely on VPN connections to securely access data and resources on the corporate network, DirectAccess offers a very compelling business case for Windows 7. VPN connections can be complex and cumbersome for users. Conversely...(read more)

Windows 7 Manageability Overview

tonybradley — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:51:00 GMT

Combined with Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 will provide enterprises with unprecedented manageability and whole new methods for networking and administering clients. Microsoft has put together a white paper providing a detailed look at the new management...(read more)

Upcoming Windows 7 RC Has a LOT of Changes

tonybradley — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:34:00 GMT

Granted, Windows 7 will still be Windows 7. So, moving from Windows 7 Beta to Windows 7 RC will not fundamentally change your operating system. Still, the whole point of Beta testing is to identify problems and gather user feedback to incorporate changes...(read more)

Windows 7 Walkthroughs

tonybradley — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:08:00 GMT

The Microsoft Springboard program is leading the way in evangelizing for the Windows 7 operating system and providing the types of resources and information that IT pros and end-users need to understand the new features and capabilities and get the most...(read more)

Attend Windows 7 Kickoff Event

tonybradley — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:57:00 GMT

On February 28 Stephen Rose and Joey Snow will be presenting an event in Irvine, CA kicking off Windows 7 and providing a comprehensive look at the new features and functions. You can check out the details of the session (titled TechNet and MSDN Unleashed...(read more)

Windows 7 Beta Test Updates

tonybradley — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Don’t get too excited. These updates won’t add any new features or functionality to Windows 7. You’ll have to wait for the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) for those kinds of changes. However, Windows 7 will be getting updates next week...(read more)