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    An analysis of the fast-spreading "Code Red" computer worm reveals that infected computers are programmed to attack the White House Web site with a denial-of-service attack, potentially slowing parts of the Internet to a crawl.

  • Analysing Microsoft security Pt 3: IIS

    Microsoft recommends a series of steps to secure an Internet Information Services Web server and ensure that a machine is not vulnerable to attack. Here are some of the critical steps that should be taken.

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    The seemingly unending task of patching vulnerabilities in Microsoft's IIS software has corporate users mulling a switch to rival Web servers. Plus, find out why Apache avoids most security woes.

  • Swap Web servers, avoid IIS security weaknesses

    Vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Information Services are causing firms to consider moving to other Web servers. Take a look at these transition strategies.

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  • Analysing Microsoft security Pt 3: IIS

    Microsoft recommends a series of steps to secure an Internet Information Services Web server and ensure that a machine is not vulnerable to attack. Here are some of the critical steps that should be taken.

  • HYDRA Web server claims to be invulnerable

    Bodacion Technologies claims that the HYDRA server is completely secure against hacker intrusions, viruses, and other attacks. It even offered cash to hackers to try to crack it. Here's a look at product features.

  • Monitoring your IIS Web servers

    One of the key features of a Web site that satisfies customers is fast page loads. Those who manage IIS Web servers must be able to effectively monitor and tune IIS for good performance. These tips can help.

  • Lethal vulnerability in PHP requires upgrade

    PHP, a server-side scripting language popular with Apache Web server administrators, has a serious flaw that could give an attacker complete access to the server.

  • Linux faster, more reliable than Microsoft IIS

    In a test of over a thousand Web sites in Europe, Linux-based servers were found to be faster and more reliable than sites based on Microsoft's IIS Web server software.

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  • Swap Web servers, avoid IIS security weaknesses

    Vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Information Services are causing firms to consider moving to other Web servers. Take a look at these transition strategies.

  • Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 Beta 1

    If you spend more time fighting fires than adding business value through IT, it's time to look at this comprehensive management solution for medium businesses.

  • Windows Server 2008 R2: A first look

    The R2 update for Windows Server 2003 was mostly about bug-fixes plus the odd feature tweak, but that's not the case with Windows Server 2008 R2.

  • Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

    SCVMM 2008 R2 is a very competent product, neatly bringing Microsoft's virtualisation management offering in line with the competition at the same time as offering management of disparate platforms in the one product. The integration with the rest of the Systems Center suite makes the overall management and monitoring experience better than its rivals.

  • Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

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