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Steven S. Warren is a popular author residing in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife and 2 children. As a columnist on such well-known IT web sites as Techrepublic.com, CNET, and ZDNET, Steven has published numerous articles. Additionally, Steven holds the following certifications: MCDBA, MCSE, MCSA, CCA, CIW-SA, CIW-MA, Network+,...- more about Steven Warren »
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- Give SQL Professional Toolbelt a Test Run
- Are you a SQL Server DBA that wants to streamline work? Or maybe you are a Network Engineer that just inherited SQL Server tasks to do your job. If you are new or a seasoned veteran, there are specific tools available to help you with your day-to-day SQL...
- Tags: Uncategorized, sql server, Microsoft, databases
- Blog posts 2007-05-08
- Imperva releases freeware database vulnerability scanner
- Imperva, a provider of data security and compliance solutions for the data center, recently announced the release of a freeware database vulnerability scanner that detects vulnerabilities and misconfigurations for databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, and DB2. This freeware tool is developed by the Imperva Application Defense Center ADC,...
- Tags: Uncategorized, databases, data center
- Blog posts 2007-04-30
- Are Quarterly patches a good idea on Database Servers?
- It seems that these days all major players in the software industry are beginning to deliver patches on a quarterly patch cycle. Oracle is one such vendor that plans to release fixes for 37 flaws for its flagship products on roughly April 17.Vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, etc are...
- Tags: Uncategorized, sql server, oracle, databases
- Blog posts 2007-04-30
- It's Good to be Thin
- We are in the throes of a revival. What once was not, is now hot. It looks as if thin-client computing is making a comeback. We have come full circle. Whats interesting, is we first had the terminalmainframe model, and that progressed to the very popular PC and now...
- Tags: Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-04-16
- IBM's "low-carb" blade servers
- It looks like IBM is going green with its "low carb" servers. These servers need less electricity and use flash memory instead of disks.[poll=2][poll=3]This looks like the beginning of a new way of thinking in IT. There has been so much discussion lately about energy consumption that I believe this...
- Tags: Uncategorized, IBM
- Blog posts 2007-04-16
- Virtualization is on the Rise
- With the increasing need for IT departments to consolidate servers and reduce costs, virtualization is on the rise. While Virtualization has been around since IBM mainframes ruled the world but it was not until VMware pioneered virtualization on Intel chipsets that this technology really began to gain momentum. In the...
- Tags: Uncategorized, server virtualization
- Blog posts 2007-04-11
- Top 6 Reasons to Host your Applications
- 1. Overworked. Your IT staff is overworked and you are still operating on a limited budged. By moving some third-party applications to a hosting provider, you will free up staff to finish the projects that have been backing up. Application Service Providers ASP is becoming more and more popular for...
- Tags: Uncategorized, data center
- Blog posts 2007-04-11
- Unleash the power of virtualization in your enterprise
- Virtualization is a powerful tool that allows developers and IT professionals to streamline software development, testing, and deployment within their enterprise. With virtualization software you can run multiple x86 operating systems on a single computer. This gives you the ability to run Windows, Linux, or both on a single machine...
- Tags: virtualization, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-04-11
- The PC Reloaded
- I dreamed last night of the death of the PC. As the years have passed, I have seen the PC grow from obscurity to something that lives in most family rooms around the world. You can now purchase a terabyte hard drive for your personal computer and 4 GB of...
- Tags: Uncategorized, Steven S. Warren
- Blog posts 2007-03-12
- Optimize Virtual PC
- Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is Microsoft’s flagship workstation software virtualization product. After installing Virtual PC and loading your environment, follow these 10 steps for optimal performance.
- Tags: Microsoft Virtual PC 2004, PC, steven s. warren, Uncategorized, Virtual Pc, virualization
- Blog posts 2007-02-28
- Tweaking your IIS Settings
- Lots of organizations have turned on Internet Information Services IIS as a Windows-based Web server. However, few of them have truly tweaked and optimized IIS. Here are some tips to improve and maximize your IIS performance.Maximize your installationBefore you even decide to enable IIS, it is a good idea to...
- Tags: Iis, Internet, Internet information service, Microsoft, Microsoft IIS Server, performance, registry, steven s. warren, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-02-28
- When is it time to adopt new technology?
- We live in an exciting time for technology. There is a great deal of technology available that will make your company more profitable or more efficient. You may even have specific people allocated to identifying and evaluating new technologies that may be beneficial to your company. Depending on your business...
- Tags: management, steven s. warren, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-02-28
- Check out the Windows Vista Application Compatibility List
- Are you getting ready to buy a new computer with Windows Vista or upgrade Windows XP to Windows Vista? Not sure what programs and applications are certified? Before making the big purchase, see The Windows Vista Application Compatibility list. It currently lists all the programs certified on Windows Vista.[Poll=13]Please...
- Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Uncategorized, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Application, Windows Vista Application Compatibility List
- Blog posts 2007-02-27
- Turning off UAC for administrators in Windows Vista
- As an Administrator of Windows Vista, are you completely irritated by the constant pop-ups asking for your authorization? Here is a quick tip on how to shut off UAC for administrators but keep it activated for standard users. Click the Start Orb and type secpol.msc. Expand Local Policies |...
- Tags: administrator, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, steven s. warren, Uac, Uncategorized, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-02-27
- Tip: Working with the Windows Vista Power Buttons
- Today, I want to briefly chat about the two new power buttons that are located on the Start Orb of Windows Vista. The Power button when selected, puts your entire session in memory and puts your computer in a low power state sleep mode. It takes a minimal amount of...
- Tags: Uncategorized, The Hot Button, Steven S. Warren, Vista, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, interface, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-02-21
- Does Protected Mode Protect You?
- With Internet Explorer 7, you are introduced to a Protected mode that is new with Windows Vista. The question many people are asking is what exactly is Protected mode and how does it help my online experience be more secure?In simple terms, when you double-click Internet Explorer and browse the...
- Tags: Internet Explorer, Protected Mode, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-02-21
- What is coming with IIS 7.0
- Over the years, Internet Information Services IIS, Microsoft’s flagship web server product, has taken a lot of flack for being hacked and compromised. But with Windows Vista finally released, Microsoft has not squandered a great opportunity to move past these stereotypes and do something really great. In fact, Microsoft and...
- Tags: Uncategorized, Microsoft, Windows Vista, iis 7, steven s. warren, longhorn server, Microsoft IIS 7.0, Microsoft IIS Server, Internet, Internet information service
- Blog posts 2007-02-13
- Trimming the FAT!
- We are in the throes of a revival. What once was not is now hot. It now looks as if thin client computing is regaining popularity. We have come full circle. We first had the terminalmainframe model, and that progressed to the very popular PC and now we are going...
- Tags: Citrix, server, steven s. warren, Terminal Server, The Hot Button, Thin Client, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2007-02-13
- See what you get for $399.00
- Check out my review and gallery of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition and let me know your thoughts.[poll=8]Please take my poll.
- Tags: Microsoft, operating system, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-02-09
- Windows Vista & iTunes
- I have heard many complaints this past week that iTunes is not properly working in Windows Vista. In order to get it working properly, you have to take advantage of the compatibility tab. Here is the quick fix.Install iTunes.Right-click on the desktop shortcut or program and click Properties.Select the Compatibility...
- Tags: Uncategorized, The Hot Button, Apple, Windows Vista, steven s. warren, itunes, Microsoft Windows, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Blog posts 2007-02-09
