15 essential open source tools for Windows admins

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	Dell: For Windows Server 2003, the end is closer than you'd think Next July, Microsoft will cease supporting Windows Server 2003, giving businesses a chance to modernize their IT architecture Read More   WHITE PAPER: Onapsis Inc.   How to Identify SAP Security Weak Spots Threats affecting the SAP application layer are frequently overlooked, leaving systems exposed to malicious attacks. This SAP Insider highlights the security blinds spots and explains how automated assessment and audit solutions enable organizations to monitor, detect, prioritize, and prevent threats to close security gaps and mitigate risks. Learn More In this Issue 15 essential open source tools for Windows admins Windows 10 could prompt upgrades of 600 million aging PCs Windows 10 no 'loss leader' for Microsoft, but making money may rely on services Microsoft slates 7 security updates for next week, resurrects Exchange fix Is the HP Stream 13 the best value ever in a laptop? Improved Skype 7 for Windows rolls out against backdrop of user complaints Free Windows? Not a chance WHITE PAPER: NetBrain Technologies A Fully Dynamic Network Mapping Solution Accurate network diagrams are the Holy Grail in enterprise network management – most network teams know they should be documenting their networks but haven't found a universally good way of doing it. Learn More 15 essential open source tools for Windows admins Sure, Microsoft has a ton of useful admin tools, but terrific, complementary open source tools abound. Read More   Windows 10 could prompt upgrades of 600 million aging PCs Hardware makers are eager to put Windows 10 on PCs to boost shipments Read More   Windows 10 no 'loss leader' for Microsoft, but making money may rely on services Details of the Windows 10 business model will be announced early in 2015 Read More   WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems   10 essential elements for secure enterprise mobility This white paper highlights 10 key points encompassing security, user experience, IT operations and BYOD to help your organization realize the full benefits of mobility. Learn more Microsoft slates 7 security updates for next week, resurrects Exchange fix Microsoft plans to release seven security updates on Tuesday, three of them critical, to patch Internet Explorer, Windows, various pieces of the Office suite, and the SharePoint and Exchange server software. Read More   Is the HP Stream 13 the best value ever in a laptop? The HP Stream 13 looks to be a great deal if you're looking for a well-priced Windows 8 laptop. Is it the best value for a laptop ever? Read More   Improved Skype 7 for Windows rolls out against backdrop of user complaints Microsoft released Skype 7 for Windows on Friday, complete with a more touch-friendly interface, and a new compact mode to help cut down on the screen space the app consumes.The new preview version of Skype 7 for Windows debuted in October, alongside a new version for the Mac. In that version, Skype chats dominated the available white space, with large emoticons taking up much of the screen. Microsoft said in its new, final release that it had included a new compact view in response to user feedback.You can find this update under both "View" as well as Tools>Options>IM Settings, Microsoft says. Skype hasn't pushed the update to my PC yet, so I can't tell you whether the screenshot Microsoft provided above represents the compact view or not.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   Free Windows? Not a chance Microsoft is dousing speculation that it would make Windows free across the board. Read More
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