Russell Smith
Microsoft Technology Best Practices
Russell is a technology consultant and trainer specializing in management and security of Microsoft server and client technologies. A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with more than 10 years of experience, Russell’s projects have included everything from deploying Small Business Server to developing security practices on large-scale United Kingdom government IT projects. Russell is also author of Least Privilege Security for Windows 7, Vista and XP published by Packt.
Articles by Russell Smith
Go Virtual with Hyper-V
Infrastructure Optimization
Microsoft's Hyper-V is a fast, free and capable hypervisor supported by Windows Server 2008.
What You Need to Know About IPv6
Networking
Although complete reliance on the next generation Internet Protocol may be some years away, IPv6 is becoming more prevalent.
Fundamental changes to the migration strategy in Small Business Server 2008 have made the migration process more flexible and less disruptive to end users than in previous versions.
The Forefront of Security
Security
Forefront Client Security, Microsoft's enterprise antivirus product, protects desktops, notebooks and servers that don't host specific applications.
Simplify Remote Access
Mobile & Wireless
Microsoft Remote Web Workplace is a browser-based portal that offers SBS users an elegant web-based remote access solution, without the usual complexities.
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An all-in-one Bluecoat solution enables web conferencing and blocks malware for North America'...
Popular Stories
Security
Businesses Say Next-Generati... |
Companies report more functionality, enhanced security and more visibility from the...
Review: Belkin Advanced Secu... |
This tool can prevent KVM toggling from being a source of network vulnerabilities.
Honeywords: Password Securit... |
Researchers are proposing a new method of spiking the password punch as a way to identify...
Storage
EMC World 2013: Software-Def... |
Storage virtualization is a key element of providing on-demand, flexible cloud services.
How Steve Wozniak Explains V... |
Fusion-io's chief scientist breaks virtualization down into terms everyone can understand.
Product Review: Quantum NDX-... |
Device does double duty for storage and backup.
Infrastructure Optimization
Is Your Business Ready for V... |
Small businesses offer their insights on virtualizing end-user systems.
Citrix Synergy 2013: There’s... |
One of the biggest names in virtualization technology is eager to cut the red tape when...
5 Signs You're Not Runn... |
Just because it’s virtualized doesn’t mean it’s a cloud. Evaluate your private cloud...
Networking
5 Ways to Fix Common Wi-Fi E... |
Get expert pointers on how optimize your 802.11 network.
Houston Rockets’ Network Upg... |
Pushing out 50 new switches in two weeks, the NBA team's IT workers rallied for the All-...
How to Secure Optimized Netw... |
WAN optimization and security aren’t always complementary. These tips can help you deal...
Mobile & Wireless
Review: IBM Endpoint Manager... |
Gain the upper hand on managing the profusion of devices common in today’s workplace.
5 Ways to Fix Common Wi-Fi E... |
Get expert pointers on how optimize your 802.11 network.
Citrix Synergy 2013: The Gee... |
IT leaders and experts gather to discuss hot topics in enterprise technology.
Hardware & Software
Citrix Synergy 2013: There’s... |
One of the biggest names in virtualization technology is eager to cut the red tape when...
KiSSFLOW Uses New Quick Acti... |
Now the inbox can do more than just reply to messages.
Need to Get Tough? Why SMBs... |
Businesses find TCO and ROI numbers favor hardened mobile gear for certain users.