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FishtankXSmallRunning Windows 7 doesn’t lock you into XP mode if you really need Windows XP. There are lots of alternatives. READ MORE

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Video1Kbox is used to manage and control desktop system images that contain user files and applications and — with its Systems Management Appliance, sold separately — to do PC inventory and audits. It also works with both virtual and physical machines. READ MORE

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ToolboxSwitching operating systems can be an adventure at the best of times. Hardware requirements, user training, and training of support staff are usually top-of-mind during planning. Switching to Windows 7 from Windows XP introduces still more twists, including a new license activation process and new decisions for administrators. READ MORE

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Video1RSAT makes it easier to manage your collection of Windows 2003 and 2008 servers remotely and securely from your Windows 7 desktop. This screencast shows how it works. READ MORE

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Video1PowerShell ISE is a visual command-line editor that used to be called Graphical PowerShell. In this video, we show you how to become familiar with its extensive command set which can be used to automate common tasks. READ MORE

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FrustratedwithPCXSmallMicrosoft introduced the Reliability Monitor in Windows Vista, and improved it in Windows 7. This tool tracks errors and installations, and compiles data regularly to calculate a value called a Stability Index (SI) that ranges from 1.0 to 10.0 and represents system stability. This article explains how to keep the SIs on your PCs at or near 10.0. READ MORE

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Connected PCsWindows 7 has many good features, but for some reason its management tools haven’t gotten the attention they deserve. That’s a shame, because Windows 7 offers a superior collection of built-in administration tools. READ MORE

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type on keyboardMicrosoft has extended group policies, enhanced the management console, and connected both to Windows PowerShell. Learn how these changes can make life easier for network administrators. READ MORE

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