Too many folders? Limits could slow Exchange migrations
Microsoft's newest mail server technologies support a maximum of 10,000 public folders, which might not be enough for larger enterprises.
Microsoft offers email encryption from the desktop
Office 365 Message Encryption lets IT managers set the conditions for message encryption.
XP gets some breathing room as Microsoft extends antimalware support
Microsoft announced it will continue to provide updates to antimalware signatures for Windows XP users through July 14, 2015.
Watch out for SQL Server 2012 licensing pitfalls
Microsoft's new SQL Server 2012 licensing can come with some costly pitfalls, according to a licensing expert.
Blame game heats up between Google, L.A.
Google's contract to provide the city of Los Angeles with cloud-based applications still faces completion issues after nearly two years.
Free Mango update going into global distribution
Windows Phone 7.5, code-named "Mango," is now being distributed worldwide by mobile service providers, though it may take a few weeks before users can get their hands on it.
Windows 8 to go Live with cloud service
Microsoft has announced that Windows Live will be used as a key element for its codenamed "Windows 8" operating system.
Windows Server 8 will have a tint of Azure
Microsoft's next-generation server technology will be "the most cloud-optimized OS" it is developing, according to statements at the company's Build confernce.
Microsoft 'Builds' up anticipation over Windows 8
Microsoft kicked off the preliminaries of its Build conference by previewing just how its new code-named "Windows 8" operating system will make the case for IT professionals, developers and users, though many details are still unknown.
Hyper-V hypes up Windows 8 release
Microsoft has confirmed that its Hyper-V hypervisor will be part of Windows 8, though little else is known about the operating system.
Microsoft's Linux deal is foray into China's cloud
Microsoft and China Standard Software Co. Ltd. signed an interoperability and legal agreement Aug. 23 as part of a Linux server partnership deal.
Which browser bests the rest in fighting social malware?
One browser continues to top the list of those providing the greatest protection against socially engineered threats. In fact, it was really no contest, according to NSS Lab.
Lightning not kind to Amazon, Microsoft cloud centers
A lighting strike in Dublin knocks out power and takes Amazon EC2 and Microsoft BPOS data centers with it.
Google, Microsoft exchange blows in Android dispute
Two Microsoft executives say Google was invited to join patent purchases, but Google says that was just a legal ploy.
Patent wars: Google says Microsoft, Apple ganging up on Android
Google says those companies and others have banded together to buy up thousands of patents that could be used for legal attacks against its mobile operating system.
Would upgrading to IE 9 save your organization millions?
According to a Microsoft-commissioned study, the switch from Internet Explorer 8 to 9 could mean big savings.
What's in store for 'Mango' Windows Phone 7 users?
The smart-phone OS upgrade is to include the IE9 Mobile browser, SkyDrive access and, probably, Twitter integration.
Free MAP 6.0 upgrade includes cloud options
Microsoft released the next iteration of its free planning tool for IT pros, embellishing it with extra cloud assessment capabilities.
Public gets first peek at 'Windows Server 8'
Microsoft gave the public its first glimpse of "Windows Server 8," the code name for the company's next-generation server that's still under wraps, July 12 at its Worldwide Partner Conference.
Microsoft to end support for XP, Vista SP1 users
Office XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 users are out of luck after July 12, the last day Microsoft will offer free security updates and extended lifecycle support for the products.
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