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USB in Hyper-V Child?

Published 16 July 8 5:24 PM | Charlie Russel

It's still early days yet, but I think I've found a simple and very satisfactory solution to the problem of no USB support in Hyper-V. FabulaTech's USB Over Network product is simple to install - you install the Server side of it on whatever...

Filed under: Hardware, Software, General x64, SBS, Virtualization, Server 2008, Hyper-V

Last Call for Centro Beta

Published 1 December 6 6:52 AM | Charlie Russel

Last month I mentioned that a new Microsoft infrastructure solution for mid-sized business up to 250 users was looking for beta testers. Well, if you haven't signed up yet, it's definitely time to get serious. See Kevin Beares' Blog for all the details...

Filed under: Hardware, Software, SBS, Server, Centro

Vista BitLocker Drive Encryption

Published 31 October 6 12:27 AM | Charlie Russel

Had a chance this weekend to play around with the new BitLocker functionality in Windows Vista. For those that haven't been following, BitLocker (originally called "secure startup"), uses a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to encrypt your operating system...

Filed under: Hardware, Software, Vista x64, Security

Serious Servers for x64

Published 24 October 6 6:24 PM | Charlie Russel

OK, folks, if you love 64-bit, and want to work on a really dynamite new server suite from Microsoft, here's your chance. Microsoft is making the beta for their new Centro product available to those who are interested. For all the details, including the...

Filed under: Hardware, Software, General x64, SBS, Server, Centro

New AMD CPU Drivers available

Published 19 May 6 4:20 PM | Charlie Russel

There are new AMD CPU drivers available on the AMD site. Especially a good idea for dual core CPUs, but worth the upgrade for any 64 bit CPU. AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver 1.3.1 AMD Athlon 64/FX Processor Driver 1.3.1 Mobile AMD Athlon 64...

Filed under: Hardware, Software, General x64