server
More than a game, as server sets record for most players
Move over, XBox. Officials from The Guinness Book of World Records recently confirmed the highest number of players ever recorded on a single game server at the DreamHack Winter 2004 festival. DreamHack, in Jnkping, Sweden, is the world's largest LAN party and game festival.
Dec 3 2004, 12:00AM
Data centre
Linux server revenue tops US$1 billion
The worldwide market for computer servers has posted its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, as revenues from Linux servers topped US$1 billion in the third quarter and IBM and HP captured the number one spots for revenue and unit shipments, respectively, a market research firm said this week.
Nov 25 2004, 12:00AM
Hardware
Microsoft enlists channel help for server, desktop management
As it strives to improve its reputation in the server and desktop management arena, Microsoft announced on Tuesday Virtual Server 2005 and Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 as well as the first public beta of Windows Update Services.
Nov 17 2004, 12:00AM
Hardware
Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server
Labelling 2005 a "breakout year" for its server operating-system line, Microsoft this week laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first.
Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM
Software
Small Business Server a hit
Microsoft's Small Business Server is a remarkable hit, said a research firm this week as it released the results of a survey that claimed an astounding 86 percent of small- and mid-sized businesses either use the server bundle or are planning to deploy it.
Aug 10 2004, 12:00AM
Software
Review: Microsoft Virtual Server 2005
While server virtualisation is nothing new, with the forthcoming release of Virtual Server 2005, an application that virtualises the Windows 2003 Server operating system, Microsoft promises to ease server application migration and simplify testing environments using a unique take on the technology.
Jun 17 2004, 12:00AM
Software
ISV releases MMS-capable server for Exchange, Outlook
An Australian ISV, Better Network Services Group (BNS), has created software that allows text, pictures, audio and video to be sent from Outlook via Exchange and Active Directory controls to SMS- and MMS-capable mobile phones.
Jun 7 2004, 12:00AM
Software
Microsoft preps MOM, SMS and ADS updates for Virtual Server
In spite of a significant delay in its release, Microsoft this week will tout its forthcoming Virtual Server 2004 as a key deliverable of its Dynamic Systems Initiative and plans to enable its existing management servers to manage virtual machines.
Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM
Software
Security server market grows 22 percent
The worldwide market for security server appliances grew by 22 percent in the third quarter, and is expected to continue increasing next year, a market research firm has said.
Revenue from high-tech systems used to protect corporate networks reached $US379.1 million, compared with $US311.02 million in the same period last year, market research firm IDC said.
Dec 22 2003, 12:00AM
Security
CRN Test Centre: Small Business Server 2003 options
Microsoft's launch of Small Business Server 2003 demonstrates the company's desire to address the largest segment of small businesses possible. That product comes in two versions, a low-priced Standard Edition and a higher-cost, feature-laden Premium Edition.
Oct 9 2003, 12:00AM
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