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Creating a Web service with VB.NET

October 4, 2007 12:05pm PDT

VB.NET allows you to use Web services as if they were entirely local objects since most of the marshaling between the client and the server is taking place in the background. This tip shows you...

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Telling clients 'I don't know' is acceptable

August 23, 2011 7:49am PDT

Consultants should market themselves to clients as providing the right answers rather than having all the answers. This is why it's beneficial to know how to conduct reasoned research.

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Configure SNMP on a Cisco router or switch

June 28, 2007 9:49am PDT

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands. SNMP is still the most popular way to...

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Huddle: a worthy SharePoint alternative for client collaboration

May 16, 2013 12:40pm PDT

SharePoint is the go-to collaboration suite for most professional services firms. Find out why the SaaS-based Huddle might be a more expedient and user-friendly client extranet option.

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Best practices for software license management

November 5, 2012 4:33am PST

Organizations spend a fortune on licenses every year, and a lack of management around it can result in heavy fines. Here are some best practices to follow.

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Five free tools for managing your wireless network

June 25, 2012 10:39am PDT

Monitor and analyze Wi-Fi networks, improve performance, and identify problems with the help of these free tools.

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10 handy PowerShell scripts for Exchange 2010 administrators

February 9, 2011 8:22am PST

Save time and effort knocking out complex Exchange admin tasks with the help of these ready-made PowerShell scripts.

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10 easy ways to speed up an Access database

February 22, 2011 4:15pm PST

Even your least technical Access users can improve the performance of their databases. Susan Harkins shares some basic tips those users can put to work right away.

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Printing multiple pages per sheet in Word

December 1, 2008 1:01pm PST

Printing doesn't have to be a one to one ratio. Word lets you print multiple pages on one sheet of paper.

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Use Cacls.exe to view and manage Windows ACLs

July 12, 2002 7:00am PDT

Changing the permissions on files or folders for multiple users and groups can be a major administrative nuisance. Luckily, the Windows command-line tool Cacls.exe can help, especially when used...

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Flexibility with pod design for virtualized data centers

April 29, 2013 6:00am PDT

Containerized virtualization isn't new, but it's flexible enough for any requirement and price point. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares some perspective on this new practice.

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Five tips for speeding up Windows XP performance

June 28, 2010 8:33am PDT

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.

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10 mistakes you might be making with your data center

October 30, 2012 5:52am PDT

Certain common pitfalls and planning mistakes can cancel out data center benefits, like enhanced reliability and cost savings. Here's what to watch out for.

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A look at the Terminal Services Manager in Windows Server 2008

December 16, 2009 6:09am PST

Terminal Services Manager has been around for a while, but Microsoft made some changes to the utility in Windows Server 2008. Here's what you'll find.

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7 CRM vendors that integrate with Google Apps

January 30, 2012 1:53pm PST

A number of CRM vendors have platform integrations for Google Apps, but with varying degrees of success. Adam Metz breaks it down for us.

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The CIO resume vs. The CTO resume

February 13, 2013 6:35am PST

Don't confuse the position of CIO with CTO when you're applying for one of those jobs. Resume expert Jennifer Hay talks about the difference.

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Fast-tracking and crashing can get your project back on schedule

December 18, 2006 8:00am PST

Tom Mochal cover these two methods of fixing a project schedule.

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10 more classic mistakes that can wreck a software development project

May 30, 2012 6:47am PDT

It turns out there are more dev project mistakes than one 10 Things post can hold. Justin James revisits the topic with input from TR members.

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Top iPad apps for accessing SharePoint

June 4, 2012 8:38am PDT

iPad users don't have to be left out from your organization's SharePoint sites. Will Kelly highlights some of the top SharePoint apps for the iPad.

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The five worst Star Trek: Voyager episodes EVER!

November 18, 2011 6:23am PST

Voyager is rarely held up as the high point of the Trek franchise, but these five Delta Quadrant dumpster-fires are indisputably the lowest episodes of the low.

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