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Patched  

Small Business Server is a compact solution for file, print, and mail services in small businesses. We provide step-by-step instructions for installing the required updates.

Updates Gone Awry  

Routine updates to a Linux distribution can cause trouble; we provide some practical tips to help you recover.

Power Savings  

Computers age quickly and sometimes are unable to keep pace with rejuvenated software made more complex with every release. We examine the total cost of replacing compared with upgrading your machines.

Legacy Support  

Most Windows releases were criticized for sacrificing innovations for the sake of downward compatibility, but Windows 7 offers an XP mode that lets users continue to deploy XP applications.

IPv6 and Linux  

Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 will be messy; we describe IPv6 served three ways.

BackupwithBacula  

Everybody needs backups; if you are looking for an open source program that will back up heterogeneous networks, you should check out Bacula.

Disk Tuner  

Fio can help you measure performance by simulating different loads and measuring bandwidth, I/O operations per second, latency, and CPU load.

Tuner  

The free Windows Performance Toolkit by Microsoft gives administrators the ability to analyze system performance and resolve issues.

The Journey Is the Objective  

If you run a web server and a mail server and anticipate that users from Asia are headed towards your dedicated server, it's time to get it ready for IPv6.