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- An XP hybrid methodology for large-scale projects
- Though XP offers strong techniques for rapid deployment, it's weaker in project controls. However, you can create a more solid methodology by marrying XP's useful features to other methodologies. Learn why you should consider XP for larger projects.Opinions over the usefulness and suitability of agile or extreme programming are diverse,...
- Tags: Development tools, Scott Robinson, Microsoft Windows XP, DSDM, programming, large-scale project, technique
- Technical articles 2002-10-02
- Consider DSDM as an XP alternative
- The Dynamic Systems Development Method DSDM is a rapid development methodology for large-scale enterprise systems. DSDM is a convenient compromise between extreme programming and more traditional methodologies.The pressure to get ever more sophisticated and flexible products into users’ hands ever more quickly has made extreme programming XP the king of...
- Tags: business solution, user involvement, Scott Robinson, DSDM, Microsoft Windows XP
- Technical articles 2002-08-13
- Managing Mixed DSDM and Waterfall Projects
- For the majority of the White Paper, it is assumed that DSDM is the method of choice for the project but that there are parts of the system which are to be developed using waterfall approaches. However, there is some discussion of fitting DSDM into projects where DSDM is not...
- Tags: DSDM, Assumption
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- "DDE Server Window" at shutdown
- I have a small domain with all Windows xp machines. The users all have only "user" rights and after installing Service Pack 2 some of the computers started to hang at shutdown with the following message. "DDE server windows" and then they need to press "end now". There is no...
- Tags: DDE Server Window, jps_tech, network, Service Pack 2, windows
- Q&A 2004-10-04
- My Network places
- Win XP Service pack2 update.After loading I can no longer veiw Computers in workgroup or shares in My network places. I can however search and find computers and from there map netwaork drives etc. Whats happend?The SP2 Firewall has limited file sharing. See http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,2393,l=&s=1841&a=132753&po=18,00.aspTo fix it.I've looked at the link...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, network, Service Pack 2
- Q&A 2004-10-18
- AppLabs Case Study: Friends Provident
- Friends Provident is one of the leading financial services groups in the UK and a member of the FTSE100 Index of leading UK companies. The FRIENDS strategy is to build on its position as one of the leading Life and Pensions and Asset Management groups in the UK. Central to...
- Tags: Information Technology, U.K., AppLabs Technologies, Friends Provident, FRIENDS Strategy, IT Department, Asset Management, Strategy, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Management
- Case studies 2007-04-24
- TimeBox Manager (zip)
- TimeBox Manager is a windows application for managing a project or event where the timeboxing technique is in use. This technique ensures delivery on time and to a high quality by allowing scope changes during the timebox. The important thing about time boxing is that the dates are not flexible,...
- Tags: technique, deliverable, timebox manager, productivity
- Software downloads 2008-08-08
- Large systems development: Points to consider
- In the discussion of the article “Consider DSDM as an XP Alternative,” members questioned the suitability of the European development method for use on large-scale projects. The discussion raises the question of what factors distinguish a large-scale development initiative from a small one in terms of methodology selection. Specifically, what...
- Tags: Scott Robinson, development methodology
- Technical articles 2003-01-28
- Add Microsoft Chat to your Windows XP Pro technical support toolbox
- Windows XP Pro comes with a LAN-based messaging program called Microsoft Chat, which is a handy addition to your technical support toolbox. Microsoft Chat provides you with a real-time messaging program that you can use to help remotely troubleshoot problems on a small business network. By default,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., Computer, Microsoft Chat, Dialog Box, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Greg Shultz
- Blog posts 2007-11-14
- Configure IT Quick: Fine-tune Windows 2000 Pro with these quick tips
- Save memory and resources and simplify navigating command consoles in Windows 2000.Are you looking for a simple way to learn more about Windows 2000 Professional? We've got the answer with our Windows 2000 Professional TechMail. This message contains valuable information that can save you time and effort. Below, you'll find...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, NETWORKING, Bill Detwiler, information technology, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, memory, network, computer, CD
- Technical articles 2001-07-18
- Tech Tip: Lock down IIS Web servers during installation
- By Mike MullinsThe most common point of unauthorized entryinto any network is an external Web server. To prevent maliciousactivity, this machine requires special installation procedures.Public Web servers are definitely single-use machines--do notinstall any other service, application software, or developmenttools. Web server security begins with theinstallation. Let's look...
- Tags: Disable, Microsoft IIS Server, server, Web Server Security, Web server
- Technical articles 2004-04-09
- Tech Tip: Lock down IIS Web servers during installation
- By Mike Mullins The most common point of unauthorized entryinto any network is an external Web server. To prevent maliciousactivity, this machine requires special installation procedures.Public Web servers are definitely single-use machines--do notinstall any other service, application software, or developmenttools. Web server security begins with theinstallation. Let's...
- Tags: Disable, Service, server, Web Server Security, Microsoft IIS Server, Web server
- Technical articles 2004-07-28
- Lock IT Down: Tighten server security by disabling Windows 2000 services
- For a long time now, Microsoft has recommended disabling any services that are not actively being used on Windows servers and workstations. The rationale behind this is that the more services that are running on a machine, the greater the chance that one or more of the services contain a...
- Tags: Brien M. Posey MCSE, information technology, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, security, server
- Technical articles 2003-05-26
- The case for dynamic SAP implementation
- A dynamic SAP implementation allows for greater flexibility in development than a "traditional" SAP approach. This list of talking points can help you sell the idea of a dynamic implementation to a client considering this method.Editor’s note: Scott Robinson is an IT consultant who has worked on several dynamic SAP...
- Tags: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Enterprise software, Scott Robinson, SAP AG, SAP R/3
- Technical articles 2002-10-22
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