Dec 8, 2008 | computers, domains, network, OneCare, SBS, security
One glitch in the SBS 2008 migration nagged at me – it didn’t make sense that the computers with the individual version of Windows Live OneCare were not reporting in to the SBS 2008 console, which tracks the security status of all the workstations on the...
Dec 5, 2008 | computers, domains, mail, Microsoft, mobile, network, OneCare, printers, SBS, security, software
Let me leave a few notes behind about some of the glitches during the migration from SBS 2003 to SBS 2008. I don’t have many answers but perhaps it will help someone to know that I’m able to commiserate with them. (Loyal clients – this is not aimed...
Nov 20, 2008 | OneCare, security
Information will be coming out rapidly to fill in the details of Microsoft’s surprising announcement yesterday. Over in the OneCare forum, someone pointed out to me that the OneCare blog post says: “Microsoft has committed to making sure you are protected...
Nov 19, 2008 | computers, Microsoft, OneCare, SBS, security, software, Vista, WinXP
That rumbling you feel is a seismic shift in the field of security software. This will affect every single one of you and cause major changes in the entire industry. Microsoft announced today that it will deliver free antivirus and anti-spyware software for all...
Oct 22, 2008 | domains, network, OneCare, SBS, security
Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 will be released on November 12. Veterans of SBS 2003 are finding many things to like in the new version; I’ll have more to say about it in the next few weeks. Here’s an early look at the features and changes in SBS...
Aug 26, 2008 | file_sharing, Internet, Microsoft, OneCare, photos, software, web_services
Windows Live ID is a single sign-on service from Microsoft that allows people to log into many websites and services with one account. A Windows Live ID is an email address and a password stored in Microsoft’s servers. It’s free. Most people will have a...