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Microsoft releases source code for web development technology

Microsoft is releasing source code for its ASP.Net Web API and ASP.Net Web Pages technologies under an open source licence as the company looks to build community around some of its web development properties.
Dell launches EqualLogic arrays with 10G Ethernet

Dell EqualLogic today unveiled the next generation of its mid-range storage arrays, which use 10GbE ports to create iSCSI storage networks using existing copper or fibre infrastructures.
Steve Ballmer replaces Bob Muglia as head of Microsoft server business

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Monday that he has decided to replace Bob Muglia as the head of the Server and Tools Business, and that Muglia will leave Microsoft this summer instead of taking on a new role at the company.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 launches with improved scalability

Red Hat releases version 6 of its enterpise Linux distribution, featuring improvements in performance and network management
Microsoft parades customer ditching VMware

Microsoft is touting customer CH2M Hill's plan to dump its VMware deployment in favour of Hyper-V.
Microsoft adds .NET Framework 4 to Windows Azure

Microsoft has added .NET Framework 4 support to the Windows Azure software development kit, making it easier for developers to build web applications in the cloud.
Archiware expands backup options

Archiware has expanded its range of backup software
Windows 7 could boost virtual desktop take-up says VMware

Windows 7 could lead to a rise in virtual desktops says VMware
Free security software to be offered by Microsoft

Microsoft is set to release a public beta of its free anti-malware software, now called Microsoft Security Essentials, but formerly known as Morro. The product will be available on a Microsoft download page from next Tuesday.
Microsoft aims to beef up web-based Office apps

Microsoft has begun testing some web-based Office applications to be delivered through Office Live Workspace, its online adjunct to Microsoft Office

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15 essential open source tools for Windows administrators

Microsoft offers great tools for enhancing your server-side experience, but open source has impressive options as well.
Web hosting battle: Linux PHP vs Windows ASP.NET

There are three major web development platforms, all of which have advantages and disadvantages which can impact which platform is best suited for the user's application. Of the three, the most controversy is between Microsoft ASP.NET and Linux PHP.
Microsoft ad warns VMware customers about lock-in

Microsoft is warning customers that signing long-term enterprise licence agreements can chain them for years to the unpredictable, often self-serving development schedule of an IT vendor - which may not suit the customer's unique needs and priorities.
Microsoft SharePoint addons reveal exciting features

SharePoint 2010 won't come until next year, but third party vendors have addons available now that sharply enhance the feature set of the existing versions of the popular Microsoft server application.
Installing NAC - is now the right time?

The confusion over differing NAC standards is leading many enterprises to delay implementing the technology. With Microsoft's NAP now in the mix, is the time ripe to adopt the technology?
Getting the NAC of futurology

A new name for an old concept, the technology and process behind network access control is evolving fast.
Users not rushing on Vista, Office 2007

Corporate early access to Microsoft's new OS, Vista, isn?t translating into early deployments for most business customers, who cite software protection measures and ROI doubts as grounds for doubt.
The business of network behaviour analysis

When it comes to network security, what you don't know can definitely hurt you.
Q&A: Avanade's CEO weighs in on Microsoft, open source, ODF

Should you rush to install Vista? Mitch Hill doesn't think so. We talk to the boss of Avanade, the Accenture/Microsoft-owned integrator, on Linux, Windows, Office and other topics.
Microsoft tightens focus on clusters

Microsoft has traditionally had problems entering the high performance computing (HPC) sector but plans to rectify that - and it's using open source software in that effort.

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