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Guide to Microsoft software versions (4th edition)
April 18, 2012, 12:00am PDT
Scott Lowe updated his downloadable Excel table that lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Windows XP SP3 services that can be disabled
September 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
This updated reference sheet lists all the Windows XP SP3 services, describes each one's function, specifies whether you can safely disable it, and outlines what will happen if you do. This...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance
February 18, 2011, 12:00am PST
You may be able to improve a sluggish Windows XP system with a trip to the Performance Options dialog box. Here are a few tweaks worth trying.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Preparing for Exchange Server 2010
December 29, 2009, 12:00am PST
This table is a companion piece to Scott Lowe's column, "Preparing for Exchange Server 2010's hardware and software requirements." The table provides you with a starting point in your Exchange RAM...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 vs. VMware's vSphere: A cost comparison
December 3, 2009, 12:00am PST
VMware and Microsoft are ramping up their virtualization games with relatively new releases. In a Servers and Storage blog post, Scott Lowe provided a cost comparison between Microsoft's Hyper-V...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Windows Vista services that can be disabled
May 22, 2007, 12:00am PDT
One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows Vista services, describes each one's function, specifies...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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76 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista
October 25, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft has provided a huge number of keyboard shortcuts to make interaction with Windows Vista easier for those who would rather rely on the keyboard than the mouse. Scott Lowe put together...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10+ PowerToys that can expand your control of Windows XP
November 16, 2009, 12:00am PST
Not all PowerToys are right for everyone. But find the ones that make sense for you, and your Windows tasks will be a whole lot easier. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
10 common HP printer problems and what you can do to fix them
September 25, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Hewlett-Packard printers are known for their reliability, but they still need a helping hand from time to time. From the ubiquitous paper jam to the vexing 50.4 error to problems like smearing,...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
10 Windows XP services you should never disable
August 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Disabling certain Windows XP services can enhance performance and security - but it's essential to know which ones you can safely turn off. Scott Lowe identifies 10 critical services and explains...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 common Cisco VPN problems and how to resolve them
November 17, 2006, 12:00am PST
Cisco offers many ways to handle VPN connectivity, making troubleshooting and problem-solving a little tricky. From VPN capabilities included in some routers to the VPN services offered by PIX...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
A guide to common Microsoft software versions
January 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this Excel table, Scott Lowe lists dozens of versions of Windows, Exchange, and SQL Server and outlines the release date, version, and build number for each release. This download is also...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
How do I... Set up multiple network interfaces in Windows XP?
August 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The age of a single network interface with a single IP address assigned to it is a thing of the past in many situations. As more networks are rolled out and more computers are shipped with...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 cool things you can do with TweakUI
December 14, 2009, 12:00am PST
The handy TweakUI PowerToy can help you overcome a variety of Windows XP annoyances and limitations and lets you create an environment that suits your working style.This download is also available...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
How do I... Install, configure, and use Microsoft's iSCSI initiator?
July 30, 2007, 12:00am PDT
No longer is shared storage a niche enjoyed by only large, wealthy corporations. Internet SCSI is leveling the playing field by making shared storage available at a reasonable cost to anyone. By...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Sample Support Pro Hiring Sheet
April 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
CIO Scott Lowe knows that the best support pros have more than technical knowledge going for them. Here is a sample hiring sheet with interview questions you can ask to make sure you get the best...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
The right tool: Keep track of computers using iInventory
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
iInventory is a simple program that can help organizations of all sizes track servers and computers, including maintaining an inventory that knows about changes made to hardware configuration....
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 things you should have already done to secure your laptop
September 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Protecting a laptop from theft is really a two tier process. Not only do you want to protect the physical taking of a laptop, you also want to protect the data on the laptop if it is actually...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
Troubleshoot network problems with PingPlotter
March 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
PingPlotter is a lightweight network monitoring and troubleshooting tool. It can run in the background collecting data while you continue to run applications, and then allow you to quickly look at...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
An introduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 ribbon interface
December 11, 2006, 12:00am PST
From Word to Excel to PowerPoint, the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface is designed to increase efficiency and make it easier for users to find features to get their work done. The end result is...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
An updated guide to Microsoft software versions
December 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this Excel table, Scott Lowe lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and System Center Operations...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Monitor computer usage with Network LookOut Administrator Professional
April 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Scott Lowe takes a look at Network LookOut Administrator Professional, a tool for monitoring computer usage, including servers, employees, student machines and more. Using this tool, you can...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
How do I... Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server Management Studio Express?
August 4, 2006, 12:00am PDT
With the release of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and the SQL Server Management Studio Express, Microsoft has entered the small, free database market with a splash trumping even their own...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?
June 5, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
Infrastructure monitoring: Gather Microsoft Exchange 2003 mailbox statistics
June 9, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This powerful VBScript entry in Scott Lowe's Infrastructure Monitoring Project, gathers complete individual Microsoft Exchange mailbox statistics. This download builds on the previous downloads in...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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How do I... Install, configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows?
October 3, 2006, 12:00am PDT
PHP and MySQL are a powerful combination when it comes to providing dynamic content to your user base. Over the years, these two products have grown well beyond their initial niche and now power...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
July 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Take a look at the Windows Vista Firewall
May 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Vista has changed a lot of the basic things found in Windows XP. Among the changes is a completely updated firewall. Scott Lowe shows what's new in Windows Vista Firewall.
Provided by Scott Lowe
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Downloads
Guide to Microsoft software versions (4th edition)
April 18, 2012, 12:00am PDT
Scott Lowe updated his downloadable Excel table that lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance
February 18, 2011, 12:00am PST
You may be able to improve a sluggish Windows XP system with a trip to the Performance Options dialog box. Here are a few tweaks worth trying.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
An updated guide to Microsoft software versions
December 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this Excel table, Scott Lowe lists numerous versions of Windows, SQL Server, Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Data Protection Manager, and System Center Operations...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Sample Support Pro Hiring Sheet
April 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
CIO Scott Lowe knows that the best support pros have more than technical knowledge going for them. Here is a sample hiring sheet with interview questions you can ask to make sure you get the best...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
A guide to common Microsoft software versions
January 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
In this Excel table, Scott Lowe lists dozens of versions of Windows, Exchange, and SQL Server and outlines the release date, version, and build number for each release. This download is also...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Preparing for Exchange Server 2010
December 29, 2009, 12:00am PST
This table is a companion piece to Scott Lowe's column, "Preparing for Exchange Server 2010's hardware and software requirements." The table provides you with a starting point in your Exchange RAM...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 cool things you can do with TweakUI
December 14, 2009, 12:00am PST
The handy TweakUI PowerToy can help you overcome a variety of Windows XP annoyances and limitations and lets you create an environment that suits your working style.This download is also available...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 vs. VMware's vSphere: A cost comparison
December 3, 2009, 12:00am PST
VMware and Microsoft are ramping up their virtualization games with relatively new releases. In a Servers and Storage blog post, Scott Lowe provided a cost comparison between Microsoft's Hyper-V...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10+ PowerToys that can expand your control of Windows XP
November 16, 2009, 12:00am PST
Not all PowerToys are right for everyone. But find the ones that make sense for you, and your Windows tasks will be a whole lot easier. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Windows XP SP3 services that can be disabled
September 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
This updated reference sheet lists all the Windows XP SP3 services, describes each one's function, specifies whether you can safely disable it, and outlines what will happen if you do. This...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 Windows XP services you should never disable
August 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Disabling certain Windows XP services can enhance performance and security - but it's essential to know which ones you can safely turn off. Scott Lowe identifies 10 critical services and explains...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Set up multiple network interfaces in Windows XP?
August 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The age of a single network interface with a single IP address assigned to it is a thing of the past in many situations. As more networks are rolled out and more computers are shipped with...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
76 keyboard shortcuts for moving faster in Windows Vista
October 25, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft has provided a huge number of keyboard shortcuts to make interaction with Windows Vista easier for those who would rather rely on the keyboard than the mouse. Scott Lowe put together...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 things you should have already done to secure your laptop
September 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Protecting a laptop from theft is really a two tier process. Not only do you want to protect the physical taking of a laptop, you also want to protect the data on the laptop if it is actually...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Install, configure, and use Microsoft's iSCSI initiator?
July 30, 2007, 12:00am PDT
No longer is shared storage a niche enjoyed by only large, wealthy corporations. Internet SCSI is leveling the playing field by making shared storage available at a reasonable cost to anyone. By...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
July 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Disable services in Windows Vista?
June 5, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Recently, TechRepublic published a list of Vista services and identified which ones can safely be disabled. Now, the question becomes this: How do you actually disable services in Vista? Scott...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Windows Vista services that can be disabled
May 22, 2007, 12:00am PDT
One of the most effective ways to secure a Windows workstation is to turn off unnecessary services. This reference sheet lists the Windows Vista services, describes each one's function, specifies...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Take a look at the Windows Vista Firewall
May 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Vista has changed a lot of the basic things found in Windows XP. Among the changes is a completely updated firewall. Scott Lowe shows what's new in Windows Vista Firewall.
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
The right tool: Keep track of computers using iInventory
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
iInventory is a simple program that can help organizations of all sizes track servers and computers, including maintaining an inventory that knows about changes made to hardware configuration....
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Monitor computer usage with Network LookOut Administrator Professional
April 3, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Scott Lowe takes a look at Network LookOut Administrator Professional, a tool for monitoring computer usage, including servers, employees, student machines and more. Using this tool, you can...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Troubleshoot network problems with PingPlotter
March 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
PingPlotter is a lightweight network monitoring and troubleshooting tool. It can run in the background collecting data while you continue to run applications, and then allow you to quickly look at...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
An introduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 ribbon interface
December 11, 2006, 12:00am PST
From Word to Excel to PowerPoint, the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface is designed to increase efficiency and make it easier for users to find features to get their work done. The end result is...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 common Cisco VPN problems and how to resolve them
November 17, 2006, 12:00am PST
Cisco offers many ways to handle VPN connectivity, making troubleshooting and problem-solving a little tricky. From VPN capabilities included in some routers to the VPN services offered by PIX...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Install, configure and integrate PHP and MySQL on Windows?
October 3, 2006, 12:00am PDT
PHP and MySQL are a powerful combination when it comes to providing dynamic content to your user base. Over the years, these two products have grown well beyond their initial niche and now power...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
10 common HP printer problems and what you can do to fix them
September 25, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Hewlett-Packard printers are known for their reliability, but they still need a helping hand from time to time. From the ubiquitous paper jam to the vexing 50.4 error to problems like smearing,...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
How do I... Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and SQL Server Management Studio Express?
August 4, 2006, 12:00am PDT
With the release of SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and the SQL Server Management Studio Express, Microsoft has entered the small, free database market with a splash trumping even their own...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
Infrastructure monitoring: Gather Microsoft Exchange 2003 mailbox statistics
June 9, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This powerful VBScript entry in Scott Lowe's Infrastructure Monitoring Project, gathers complete individual Microsoft Exchange mailbox statistics. This download builds on the previous downloads in...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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