TechNet Magazine - November 2006

TechNet Magazine - November 2006

-Windows Vista10 Things You Need to Know about Deploying Windows Vista

-From more flexible image handling to a new boot loader, Windows Vista introduces some important changes for desktop deployment. Here’s a look at 10 ways Windows Vista can make your next deployment faster and easier than ever.
Michael Niehaus Protect Your PC with New Security Features in Windows Vista

-Developed according to the Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle guidelines, Windows Vista offers a level of security not built into earlier versions of Windows. Take a look at the new and enhanced features Windows Vista offers to help you detect and prevent security threats.
Justin HarrisonAchieve the Non-Admin Dream with User Account Control

-While limiting user privileges is a good way to help protect your systems, non-admin accounts can be inconvenient, introducing problems such as application compatibility issues. Windows Vista offers new features that make it easier for you to manage and support standard user accounts.
Alex HeatonEnterprise Networking with Windows Vista

-Since the release of Windows XP, networking has changed drastically—users are more mobile, wireless networking is everywhere, and security threats are more sophisticated. Take a look at the innovations in Windows Vista that make networking simpler, more secure, and easier to manage.
Jason Leznek Getting Ready for Windows PE 2.0

-Along with Windows Vista, a more powerful version of Windows PE will be released. This overview discusses the new features and capabilities found in Windows PE 2.0 and how these changes will affect you.
Wes MillerInside the New Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit

-Before you deploy a new OS, it's critical that you determine potential compatibility issues and solutions for the many applications your organization relies on. Here's an in-depth look at how you can access your software portfolio, determine the impact Windows Vista will have on applications, and find solutions for potential issues.
John Melton New Tools for Event Management in Windows Vista

-Windows Vista presents a giant step forward in enterprise management, offering a new and improved infrastructure and tools designed for event logging and tracing. The result is easier, more powerful ways to gather information and quickly perform troubleshooting.
Val MennMore Powerful Group Policy in Windows Vista

-The Group Policy infrastructure has been overhauled, delivering new management features, new policy settings, support for multiple local GPOs, and much more. This article looks under the hood at the many changes Windows Vista brings to Group Policy.
Jeremy Moskowitz

COLUMNS
From The Editor
Get Ready for Windows Vista
Joshua TrupinToolbox

Toolbox
New Products For It Pros
Greg SteenUtility Spotlight

Utility Spotlight
Robocopy GUI
Joshua HoffmanSQL Q+A

SQL Q+A
Temp Tables, 64-bit Processing, Mirroring, and More
Edited By Nancy MichellHey, Scripting Guy!

Hey, Scripting Guy!
Directory Services in Windows Server "Longhorn"
Byron HynesSecurity Watch

The Future Of Windows
I Just Got a Security Bulletin. Now What?
Christopher BuddInside Microsoft.com

Security Watch
Management and Delegation of ASP.NET
Jeff ToewsField Notes

Field Notes
Learn to Ask for Help
Edward DakeWindows Confidential

Windows Confidential
Handling Compatibility Hacks
Raymond Chen

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