Microsoft: This Week! for February 24, 2000
Konstantin Gusev
TOP STORY
¾ The Most Tested and Acclaimed Business Operating System Is Here
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/news/default.asp
Independent reviewers and customers agree: Windows 2000 is the most
reliable, manageable, and secure way to Internet-enable your business and
improve on-the-go productivity. Replay last week's launch excitement,
including Bill Gates' keynote, and then explore what Windows 2000 can do for
you.
¾ Office 2000 + Windows 2000 Professional = Next Generation Productivity
http://www.microsoft.com/office/enterprise/evaluation/windows2000.htm
Organizations can significantly increase their productivity by deploying
both Office 2000 and Windows 2000 Professional to all PCs. Integration makes
the products easy to deploy together, and the results can help reduce costs,
streamline mobile use, ease collaboration, and more.
BUSINESS NEWS
¾ Compaq and Microsoft Produce Record-Breaking Performance
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-21compaq.asp
Compaq ProLiant servers running Microsoft SQL Server and Windows 2000 have
shattered records for transaction performance, proving that the two
companies' engineering can offer virtually unlimited scalability with low
total cost of ownership.
¾ Running Setup for Windows 2000 Advanced Server
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win2000/win2ksrv/manuals/asgs/agsch04.asp
There are a number of basic steps to take in preparing your system for
upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server: backing up files, uncompressing
drives, disabling disk mirroring, disconnecting uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) devices, and reviewing the applications on your computer. This chapter
explains how to set up a WindowsR 2000 Server.
DEVELOPER NEWS
¾ New MSDN Show Highlights Windows 2000 Active Directory
http://msdn.microsoft.com/theshow/default.asp
The latest edition of the MSDN Show marks the official arrival of Windows
2000 by examining Active Directory from the viewpoint of the developer.
Microsoft's Brian Valentine and Dave Thompson share insights on the
architecture and vision behind this technology, and a Visio programmer
offers tips on how best to use it.
¾ Extreme XML: Inside MSXML Performance
http://msdn.microsoft.com/voices/xml.asp
So, you're designing your XML-based Web application and you need to know
what kind of performance to expect from your XML server. Obviously, this
depends a lot on what processing you plan to do.
HOME COMPUTING
¾ Elementary Schoolers Use Microsoft Technology to Study Bats
http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/1033/20000203classroomss1/portal.htm
Third graders learn new scientific concepts about bats and the role sound
plays in their lives using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Encarta, and the
Internet.
THIS WEEK'S READ
Windows 2000: Why It's a Great Choice for Service Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/isn/indoutlook_trends/tkoll_windows2000_p43260.asp
How does Windows 2000 impact service providers? Find out in an illuminating
conversation with Thomas Koll, vice president of Microsoft's Network
Solutions Group, on Windows 2000's reliability, scalability, and
manageability. Discover the new features of Windows 2000 and their strategic
advantages for service providers.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Windows 2000 Accessibility Features
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/windows2000/features.htm
Microsoft Windows 2000 features several useful new accessibility tools to
help people with disabilities configure and use business computers quickly -
without additional software and hardware.
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
Windows 2000 Update
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/critical/q253934/default.asp
Bring your computer up-to-date with the latest updates for the Windows 2000
operating system.
DID YOU KNOW?
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http://www.microsoft.com/info/privacy.htm
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