WINDOWS
SITES
BUILDER.COM: Running on NT
A review of five web servers running on Windows NT.
MacWindows
Information on integrating Macintoshes and Windows machines.
MCPCentral.com - The One-Stop Resource for Microsoft Technologies
Technology articles and resources, from a Microsoft-centric perspective: ASP, XML, Visual Basic, SQL, Visual C++, C#, and Win2K.
microsoft.com Backstage - Server Performance Optimization on Microsoft's Web Site
A detailed white paper describing how Microsoft has tuned its own web servers (running IIS 4) for maximum performance.
NTBugtraq
Editorials, FAQs, and news regarding security exploits and security bugs in Windows NT and related programs. Includes archives of the NTBugtraq mailing list.
Perl for Win32 FAQ
A frequently asked questions list (FAQ) for using Perl on Windows NT and other 32-bit Windows operating systems.
Windows NT Magazine
The online version of Windows NT Magazine has a wide variety of resources on NT.
Windows NT Server
The official Windows NT Server site from Microsoft.
Windows XP May Spark Ultimate Battle to Own the Net
CNET's examination of Microsoft's bid to dominate the Internet and revolutionize the hardware and software industries with Windows XP's features.
ZD Enterprise - NT Server
Collected articles and resources about NT Server from ZDNet.
ARTICLES
At Last! New Security Measures From MS
Microsoft has announced a two-part plan, the Strategic Technology Protection Program (STPP), to help users deal with security issues: part 1, Get Secure, helps users secure their systems; part 2, Stay Secure, is a commitment to ship more-secure software. (10/9/2001 at ZDNet)
Caught in a .NET
Why did Microsoft, in its agreement with the DOJ, agree to stop several well-defined monopolistic practices for 5 years? One theory: because with .NET, it will maintain and expand its monopoly. (11/8/2001 at PBS)
CERTŪ Advisory CA-2001-37 Buffer Overflow in UPnP Service On Microsoft Windows
A security warning from CERT regarding vulnerabilities in several modern versions of Microsoft Windows. (12/20/2001 at CERT Coordination Center)
The Code Red Alert Continues
Technical information on how the Code Red worms work and what they do to your server; and how to stop them. (9/13/2001 at builder.com)
Code Red II: A Double Whammy
Code Red II, a worm which installs a back door in unpatched Windows machines running IIS, is infecting hundreds of thousands of machines. (8/6/2001 at ZDNet)
COM Functions in PHP4 (Windows)
How to use PHP4's COM functions to manipulate Windows applications. (10/3/2000 at PHPBuilder)
The Crux of NT Security - Phase One: The Approach
The key to NT network security is layered security. Assume your outer systems will be compromised; but stop all attacks at the periphery. (11/11/2000 at SecurityFocus)
Does IIS Have a Future?
Columnist Tim Mullen says that switching your webserver from IIS to an alternative (like Apache) because you can't secure IIS is a bad idea; if you can't secure IIS, you won't be able to secure other web servers, either. (10/7/2001 at SecurityFocus)
Gates Vows to Plug Holes
Embracing a philosophy he calls "Trustworthy Computing," Bill Gates says he wants Microsoft's workers to focus on security and privacy in their products, and see them as more important than new features. (1/17/2002 at Wired News)
Grab Access Data Online
How to easily connect an Access database to a website on Windows 98; installing Personal Web Server (PWS) or IIS, setting up a DSN, and some basic ASP code. (8/28/2001 at ZDNet Developer)
Microsoft Launches Windows Me
Microsoft's new consumer operating system, Windows Millenium Edition, adds several new features and applications, but isn't a must-have upgrade. (9/14/2000 at ZDNet)
Microsoft NT Is A Viable, Well-Supported Web Platform Solution
A defense of Windows NT as a web-serving platform, focusing on security, reliability, vendor support, and RAD support. (8/4/2000 at 15 Seconds)
Microsoft Pulls Back on Java Support
Microsoft plans to remove Java support from its new operating system, Windows XP, due out in October, and take other steps that might reduce its use on Windows machines. (7/18/2001 at ZDNet)
Microsoft, Feds Reach a Deal
Microsoft and the Justice Department reached a deal in settlement talks, after the software giant was found guilty of antitrust violations; critics call it a sweetheart deal for Microsoft, and don't expect state attorneys general to go along with it. (11/2/2001 at News.com)
MS Loses Front Page Trademark Fight
A web design group in Glasgow has beaten Microsoft in a UK trademark dispute over the name "Front Page." (9/11/2001 at The Register)
Nimda: Another Worm, More Patches
The Gartner Group recommends that corporations that have been hit by the "Code Red" and Nimda viruses immediately "investigate alternatives" such as servers from iPlanet and Apache.
(9/21/2001 at ZDNet)
Opening a Few Windows With PHP
How to use PHP on Windows servers, how it differs from PHP on Unix, and how to deal with incompatibilities. (9/14/2000 at ZDNet Developer)
Researchers: Newest Microsoft IE Patch Flawed
Security researcher Thor Larholm and Israeli group GreyMagic Software say Microsoft's latest Internet Explorer patch doesn't fix all the vulnerabilities it claims. (5/20/2002 at CNN)
Win2000 Security Hole a 'Major Threat'
Security expert David Litchfield has uncovered a major security bug in Win2000 even before the operating system officially started shipping. (1/28/2000 at ZDNet)
Windows 2000 Goes Gold
A review of Windows 2000, the long-awaited new version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. The verdict: strong and stable, but not for casual users or gamers. (12/17/1999 at CNET.com)
Windows 2000 Server: Cutting-Edge Features Aid Web Builders
An overview of how features of Windows 2000 will help web builders. IIS integration, ASP and WebDAV improvements, and new security features are discussed. (12/31/1999 at builder.com)
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