http://blog.msrportal.com Technology Rants, Raves, and Reviews geared to the MSR Consulting client base and the SMB Community Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:02:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Microsoft has released version 7 of its popular web browser, and is pushing it out via its Automatic Update service. Should you install it, or decline? At least for now? We take a look at the question. Why is installing IE7 any different than ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/internet-explorer-is-out-but-should-i-install-it/   As the quantity and importance of data that organizations generate grows, the process of backing it up becomes increasingly difficult. Magnetic tape, long considered the de facto backup solution, no longer satisfies the demanding service levels required for many backup and recovery environments. Shrinking backup windows, increased ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/disk-to-disk-backup-and-recovery-virtual-tradeshow/   The Overview: As most of you know we really liked the original REV drives a lot, but couldn't give them a hearty recommendation simply because we felt that the cost was a bit high compared with other options out there.  You may also know that one of ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/iomega-provides-flexible-backup-solution-for-smbs/   Windows PowerShell Released! The Official SBS Blog — As those of you who have been preparing for Exchange Server 2007 know, Windows PowerShell (aka Monad) is going to be an integral part of the generation of Microsoft server tools.  You can download the bits today (free) at:  ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/windows-powershell-from-the-official-sbs-blog/   This year the father of micro-finance and founder of the Grameen Bank won a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in inventing and promoting micro-loans in the developing world. A micro-loan is as little as a few hundred dollars invested into a one-person business with minimal qualifications. ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/micro-loans-online-a-primer/   A working reverse dictionary (hosted by Onelook.com) is one of the most useful sites out there. We've all had those moments when we know there's a word for some concept, but we don't know what it is. We need something more than a thesaurus, because we don't ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/onelook-reverse-dictionary/   Sharpie Twin-Tip Fine point performance Sharpie markers are well-known for being indelible, particularly on plastic, glass and metal surfaces. Folks in labs, movie sets, and hospitals who need to mark things permanently use Sharpies. If the ink goes on, it won't come off. What's special here is ... http://blog.msrportal.com/index.php/archives/cool-tool-sharpie-twin-tip/