Home > HP Thin Clients Info Center HP Thin Clients Info Center EMAIL THIS HP provides a full range of desktop alternatives, including thin clients. Get more information at www.hp.com or by selecting on of the offerings below MICROSOFT WINDOWS DESKTOP from SearchWinIT.com Four critical Windows patches coming in October ARTICLE - Microsoft will deliver four critical security patches that prevent remote code executions on Windows this coming Patch Tuesday. Compliance worries could shut out Google business apps ARTICLE - The search engine company is making a play for corporate users, but the jury is still out on whether Web-based apps can meet strict requirements for compliance. Five patches for Windows expected Tuesday ARTICLE - Twelve security patches will be made available on Tuesday, including some critical ones for Windows and Office, according to Microsoft's monthly security bulletin. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC MICROSOFT END-USER APPLICATIONS from SearchWinIT.com Here's what Windows IT shops are buying today ARTICLE - Despite all the hype about Microsoft's new Vista desktop, it sits on the shelf. Microsoft partners say their big sellers are Windows Server 2003 and SharePoint. Windows SharePoint hits its stride ARTICLE - Installations of Microsoft's SharePoint have quickly multiplied in enterprises as Windows shops make this technology a priority. Microsoft renews ties with Shavlik for scanning ARTICLE - The two companies are working together again to provide updates and software support. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC MICROSOFT OFFICE APPLICATIONS from SearchWinIT.com Hosted email will boom in the short term, study says ARTICLE - Attractive pricing, more relaxed views about off-site security and the acceptance of SaaS will accelerate hosted email adoption. Microsoft releases anti-malware service pack for Exchange Server ARTICLE - Windows administrators using Forefront Security for Exchange Server must install Service Pack 1 before upgrading to Exchange Server 2007 SP1. Microsoft releases service pack for email security software ARTICLE - Windows shops using Microsoft's Antigen v. 9 email security IT now have added support for clustered servers. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS 2000 SERVICE PACKS from SearchWinIT.com W2K WORD - W2K stands for Windows 2000 , which is also sometimes shortened to Win2000. Windows 2000 WORD - Windows 2000 (W2K) is a est commercial version of Microsoft's evolving Windows operating system . Previously called Windows NT 5.0, Microsoft emphasizes that Windows 2000 is evolutionary and "Built on NT Technology." ... Microsoft fixes Office, Windows flaws ARTICLE - This month's only critical fix is for a flaw in Microsoft Publisher, a component of Office. Attackers could exploit the flaw to take control of vulnerable machines. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACKS from SearchWinIT.com XP, Vista SPs out for all but Dynamics RMS users ARTICLE - Microsoft is releasing XP SP3 and Vista SP1 to those who are not using the retail management application software that caused the initial problem. XP SP3 distribution held while Microsoft readies fix ARTICLE - The third service pack for Windows XP will be delayed briefly while Microsoft repairs an incompatibility with RMS. XP SP3 ready in late April ARTICLE - IT shops are so happy with Windows XP SP2 that they're not moving to Vista. Will they even be wooed by a new service pack? VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS XP UPGRADES AND MIGRATION from SearchWinIT.com XP, Vista SPs out for all but Dynamics RMS users ARTICLE - Microsoft is releasing XP SP3 and Vista SP1 to those who are not using the retail management application software that caused the initial problem. Microsoft revamps OS deployment toolset ARTICLE - The first release candidate for Microsoft Deployment, the replacement for BDD, is now available with support for several OSes and management tools. import WORD - In a personal computer application, to import is to open a file that is in a format different from the format the application creates on its own. Assuming the application knows how to import (reformat) the file, it ... VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS SERVER 2003 SERVICE PACKS from SearchWinIT.com Windows Server 2003 SP2 released via Automatic Updates ARTICLE - The service pack includes the customary hotfixes and offers IT managers "out-of-the-box" provisioning via Windows Deployment Services. IT pros eye Windows Server 2003 SP2 with caution ARTICLE - Despite its security and stability enhancements, IT pros say they are in no rush to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2, which arrived with little warning two weeks ago. Windows Server 2003 SP2 drops on patchless Tuesday ARTICLE - New service pack from Microsoft includes mostly security updates. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER (IIS) from SearchWinIT.com Security Bytes: New Microsoft exploits in the wild ARTICLE - The exploits target issues Microsoft patched earlier this month. Meanwhile, flaws are reported in Oracle for OpenView and a Mozilla Firefox keystroke logger is on the loose. Microsoft tweaks IIS patch ARTICLE - Some customers ran into trouble while trying to install MS06-034, which addresses a remote code execution flaw in Internet Information Services (IIS). IIS WORD - IIS (Internet Information Server) is a group of Internet server s (including a Web or Hypertext Transfer Protocol server and a File Transfer Protocol server) with additional capabilities for Microsoft's Windows NT and ... VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS SERVERS (OTHER) from SearchWinIT.com Mid-market management package reaches RC status ARTICLE - Microsoft gathers together some management tools for mid-sized IT shops in its System Center Essentials Release Candidate. SQL Server 2005 adoption on course for most IT shops ARTICLE - The delays and extra testing has paid off for Microsoft, with SQL Server 2005 now getting a warm reception from IT managers. New SQL Server 2005 release targets remote users ARTICLE - The latest version of Microsoft's database tool allows IT administrators to encrypt data while making it accessible to mobile workers. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC MICROSOFT VIRTUAL SERVER from SearchWinIT.com Microsoft enters the server virtualization game with hypervisor ARTICLE - The server role version of Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor will be released more than a month earlier than first projected. IT pros dish on the future of desktops ARTICLE - VDI is working out the kinks. Thin clients ease desktop management. And some say cell phones may replace fat clients. IT pros still kicking tires on virtual desktops ARTICLE - Is VDI just another buzzword or can it simplify, or even revolutionize, desktop management? The IT pros at BriForum this week are trying to figure it all out. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE IT MANAGEMENT from SearchWinIT.com Microsoft adds two tools with MDOP 2008 ARTICLE - MDOP 2008 is out this week. The kit adds a diagnostic and recovery toolset plus software for desktop monitoring. Will replication in Exchange Server 2007 SP1 woo IT? ARTICLE - Due out before the end of 2007, Exchange Server 2007 SP1 adds standby continuous replication, which could help IT managers with disaster recovery planning. PowerShell 2.0 test build available ARTICLE - New features in a Windows PowerShell 2.0 CTP execute cmdlets and scripts remotely and offer views for 24 new cmdlets. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC IT COMPLIANCE AND AUDITING from SearchWinIT.com Meeting compliance requirements in a SharePoint Server environment TIP - Before deploying SharePoint Server, IT managers should examine the compliance implications of using the collaboration tool in their Windows environment. Complying with data protection legal requirements in a Windows shop TIP - Complying with data protection legal requirements Following access control compliance requirements in a Windows environment TIP - Not meeting access control compliance laws and regulations could result in fines and penalties that take funds from the IT budget. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN from SearchWinIT.com Alliance aims for better Apple Macs and Windows integration ARTICLE - IT managers generally don't think Macs integrate well with Windows machines. A vendor group hopes to change their minds. New beta out for Microsoft security management dash ARTICLE - This Stirling beta adds a feature called dynamic response, which automates responses to malicious attacks based on policies set by IT. IT pros dish on the future of desktops ARTICLE - VDI is working out the kinks. Thin clients ease desktop management. And some say cell phones may replace fat clients. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS CAPACITY MANAGEMENT from SearchWinIT.com Maintaining the balance in Windows capacity planning TIP - Measurement, second-level analysis and business realignment are core principles that should be included in the capacity planning process for a Windows environment. SQL Server 2008 aims to simplify the mundane ARTICLE - More data mining tools are put into the hands of users in the next release of SQL Server due out later this year. Software management consoles proliferate, but will they all get along? ARTICLE - Windows administrators may find themselves eyeing more than one management console as Microsoft and Symantec add views to their security suites. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS CHANGE MANAGEMENT from SearchWinIT.com Maintaining the balance in Windows capacity planning TIP - Measurement, second-level analysis and business realignment are core principles that should be included in the capacity planning process for a Windows environment. Can we improve on the virtual desktop experience? ARTICLE - Protocols like RDP and ICA were not built to handle today's multimedia requirements. As desktop virtualization moves to the mainstream, this will have to change. Mixed reaction on keeping Vista kernel for Windows 7 ARTICLE - Microsoft's decision to use a refined Vista kernel for its next OS, Windows 7, is a smart business move. But does it help IT managers? VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS COST MANAGEMENT from SearchWinIT.com Microsoft seeks to simplify volume licensing yet again ARTICLE - There are perks to be had from Microsoft's new Select Plus licensing program, but there are also some gotchas. How a cost management analysis affects Windows Server 2008 migration TIP - When creating a cost management analysis, IT managers should pay attention to the technologies they use now and plan to use, like Windows Server 2008. Timing your Windows Server 2008 migration TIP - When should you migrate to Windows Server 2008? Before planning your move, figure out what features in the new OS will save your organization money. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENT from SearchWinIT.com Seven steps for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server disaster recovery TIP - When developing a Windows disaster recovery plan, IT managers should make sure Microsoft Office SharePoint Server's unique needs are reviewed and included in the process. Testing Windows disaster recovery plans TIP - Making a plan for testing Windows data recovery will add cost, but it's worth it. Windows in the Enterprise: Top tips of 2007 WINDOWS IT MANAGEMENT TIPS - Here are SearchWinIT.com's best tips of the year on the IT issues that kept the Windows enterprise abuzz. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC WINDOWS HELP DESK from SearchWinIT.com How using key performance indicators improves service desk efficiency TIP - Developing metrics and key performance indicators and linking them to critical success factors can lead to better service desk performance. Alliance aims to curb unresolved call center questions ARTICLE - The Microsoft/Aspect deal calls for the integration of Microsoft's Office Communications Server and Aspect's Unified IP. How the service desk can help Windows shops meet SOX compliance TIP - By using IT governance frameworks like COBIT and Microsoft Operations Framework, the service desk can help a Windows enterprise stay on track with its SOX compliance objectives. VIEW ALL IN THIS TOPIC