[TechRepublic] How to create a floppy drive image for a VM

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How to create a floppy drive image for a virtual machine Resource of the day Why Your Company Needs Telepresence When operations, safety, and revenue could be at risk in a matter of minutes, face-to-face communication can save your business. That's called telepresence. Learn more about telepresence and its role in business continuity. Additional TechRepublic resources   How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard? Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Microsoft Windows Shared Folder Wizard to create folders that can be shared with colleagues across the network. Read more Review: EnhanceMySe7en performance maintenance EnhanceMySe7en solves the problem of keeping Microsoft Windows 7 maintained without having to install multiple applications for different tasks. Read more How to manage hidden items in Snow Leopard Erik Eckel goes over the basics of managing hidden files in Snow Leopard Server and explains how to use some of the basic commands to hide and reveal items. Read more How to use the vSphere datastore map IT guru Rick Vanover shows how to use the datastore map tool built in to VMware vSphere to gain greater knowledge about your storage environment. Read more Get an easy VPN on-the-cheap with ShareTool for Mac Take advantage of the ShareTool for the Mac, an easy, VPN-like alternative to Apple Remote Desktop. Vincent Danen shows you how to get it and use it. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Poll: Should Microsoft buy Adobe or look for a better deal? The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll question: Should Microsoft buy Adobe or look for a better deal? Read more WinPatrol Cloud Edition leverages collective intelligence MVP Bill Pytlovany created his security utility called WinPatrol 11 years ago. It's time to take another look at the app, because the Cloud Edition makes it even better. Read more Featured multimedia   Cisco unveils Umi telepresence gear (photos) The pricey Umi service is built around the HD television that the company hopes is a centerpiece of the modern living room. View on site Customize the command prompt in Windows 7 In Microsoft Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. View on site Featured Webcast Straight Talk about Agile, ALM, and Cloud Listen to Forrester analyst Dave West and Kevin Hancock, Director of Services at CollabNet, address the most current trends, challenges, and frequently asked questions on Agile development, application lifecycle management (ALM), and the cloud. Admin's Guide to Active Directory   Have extra budget to spend? Then order our Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, 2nd Edition. From planning to implementation to troubleshooting, you'll have the resources, templates, and checklists to meet every Active Directory challenge. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Top 10 Technical Considerations when Choosing a Telepresence Solution (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco) Small Business Report: Protecting Endpoints by Thinking Outside the Box (Sunbelt Software) Why Your Company Needs Telepresence (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco) Apache Tomcat Not Good Enough? Try Tcat. (MuleSoft) Taking Back Your Productivity with Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services (Microsoft) IT pros expect cloud to overtake "on-premise" computing by 2015 According to a survey of IT professionals worldwide, cloud computing will "overtake on-premise computing by 2015 as the primary way organizations acquire IT." TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Fractal art galleries Chaoscope fractals showcase the beauty of chaos Fractal art from the XaoS zoomer Amazing flame fractals take your breath away Flame Fractals continue to dazzle Connect with TechRepublic

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[TechRepublic] Downloads

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10 common career myths Career prospects have changed dramatically from previous generations. Alan Norton offers this wake-up call for IT pros who may still cling to certain expectations -- like salary increases, job advancements, benefits, and a nice retirement package. Read more Resource of the day Antivirus Software Case Study One school district's quest for a comprehensive antivirus solution to better protect their systems, regain lost performance and simplify maintenance. 10+ ways to screw up your database design Database developers often fall into certain design traps -- and it's generally the users who pay the price. See how you can improve your design process and build a more flexible, reliable, and efficient database. Read more Quick Tip Windows 7: Customize the command prompt In Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. Read more How do I share folders in Windows 7 with the Shared Folder Wizard? See how to use the Windows Shared Folder Wizard to create folders you can share with colleagues across the network. Read more 10 misconceptions that are holding Linux back A lot of obsolete concerns are floating around and preventing users from embracing Linux. Jack Wallen debunks some of the common myths and explains what you could be missing. Read more Investigate memory usage with Windows 7 Resource Monitor Greg Shultz explains how to use the detailed information displayed in Windows 7 Resource Monitor to investigate memory usage. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Review: System Mechanic performance maintenance System Mechanic is an easy-to-use, well thought-out tool that combines a variety of performance tweaks and fixes into one automated package. Read more Fractal art galleries Chaoscope fractals showcase the beauty of chaos Fractal art from the XaoS zoomer Amazing flame fractals take your breath away Flame Fractals continue to dazzle Featured Webcast Taking Back Your Productivity with Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services Join this TechRepublic Webcast to hear expert insights and experiences of using competing messaging platforms and how they made the decision to embrace the cloud. Today's recommended downloads Antivirus Software Case Study (Sunbelt Software) Small Business Report: Protecting Endpoints by Thinking Outside the Box (Sunbelt Software) The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (Sunbelt Software) Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware (Sunbelt Software) Learn How Dell Helped One Leading Firm Migrate to Windows 7 (Dell) Members' choice   10 things you should never do on a consulting job There are plenty of ways to shoot yourself in the foot when you're out on a job. Jack Wallen lists a few of the worst offenses. Perennial favorites   Computer hardware inventory list Build a simple timesheet in Excel The PathPing Gadget IT pros expect cloud to overtake "on-premise" computing by 2015 According to a survey of IT professionals worldwide, cloud computing will "overtake on-premise computing by 2015 as the primary way organizations acquire IT." TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Connect with TechRepublic

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[TechRepublic] Microsoft needs your advice, will you help?

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Poll: Should Microsoft buy Adobe or look for a better deal? The TechRepublic Windows Blog member poll question: Should Microsoft buy Adobe or look for a better deal? Read more Resource of the day Upgrading to Windows 7? Download this Readiness Assessment First Assess your hardware, software, user, and infrastructure readiness before you make the move to Windows 7. Download the Dell Windows 7 Readiness Assessment to ensure a smooth migration to Windows 7 and reduce costly and unpleasant surprises. Quick Tip Windows 7: Customize the command prompt In Microsoft Windows 7, you can customize the command prompt using specifically configured shortcuts to better match the task at hand. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   W3C warns HTML5 isn't ready for prime time There is a ton of anticipation around HTML5 and some sites are experimenting with it already, but the W3C threw cold water on those experiments this week with a warning that the standard remains incomplete. Read more iPhone and Android apps raise privacy concerns Two new studies have raised concerns about the transmission of private data by some iPhone and Android apps. Read more Do you have time to fix your own PC? In this guest post, TR member CTOS explains how she is so busy solving other people's computer problems that she doesn't have time to fix her own PCs. Is this a common dilemma for IT pros? Read more Use E-mail to share your Outlook Calendar Use Outlook to send an embedded calendar via email so others can see your schedule and know when you're available. Read more Plan client application updates and upgrades with these tips Erik Eckel discusses five best practices IT consultants should follow to ensure client application updates and upgrades complete properly. Read more Featured multimedia   LEGO creations on display at BrickCon 2010 BrickCon 2010 was held September 30 - October 3, 2010, in Seattle, Washington. Here's a look at some of the LEGO creations that were on display. View on site Fractal art galleries Chaoscope fractals showcase the beauty of chaos Fractal art from the XaoS zoomer Amazing flame fractals take your breath away Flame Fractals continue to dazzle Featured Webcast Taking Back Your Productivity with Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services Join this TechRepublic Webcast to hear expert insights and experiences of using competing messaging platforms and how they made the decision to embrace the cloud. 101 Windows XP tips, tweaks, and hacks   Have extra budget to spend? Then order TR Pro's 101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know These tips will help you troubleshoot problems, achieve better performance, and configure your system. You'll also get tweaks and hacks that allow you to customize Windows XP to suit your needs. Order the download today! Today's recommended downloads Learn How Dell Helped One Leading Firm Migrate to Windows 7 (Dell) Best Practices for Windows 7 Migration (Dell) Upgrading to Windows 7? Download this Readiness Assessment First (Dell) Windows 7 Migration Planning (Dell) The Value of PC Refresh with Microsoft Windows 7 (Dell) Favorite Windows Photo Galleries   How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials? Put the Classic Start menu in Windows 7 with Classic Shell How do I create a Windows 7 installation flash drive with WinToFlash? Exert your control with GodMode folders in Windows 7   IT pros expect cloud to overtake "on-premise" computing by 2015 According to a survey of IT professionals worldwide, cloud computing will "overtake on-premise computing by 2015 as the primary way organizations acquire IT." TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Connect with TechRepublic

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[TechRepublic] Keep the spark in your client relationships

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Keeping the client relationship fresh In order to retain a client, you need to ensure the relationship doesn't languish. Chip Camden suggests ways to keep the spark in your client relationships. Read more Resource of the day Free White Paper: Email Archiving In The New Era Of Disaster Recovery Advance your email archiving -- and simplify disaster recovery -- with revolutionary technology that guarantees speedy retrieval of lost email. Plan client application updates and upgrades with these tips Erik Eckel discusses five best practices IT consultants should follow to ensure client application updates and upgrades complete properly. Read more Negotiating on-call and retainer arrangements Repeat clients can help you stay afloat, but they might also demand a great deal of your time. Make sure you have a retainer or an on-call agreement in place that meets their needs and yours. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   10 legal issues that consultants should know about Don't get blindsided by some legal misstep you never even heard of. Calvin Sun runs through the nitty-gritty issues all consultants should be prepared for. Read more Create a task-based issue log in Microsoft Project 2007 You can customize Microsoft Project 2007 to create an issue list at the task level. Andy Makar shows you how in this project management tutorial. Read more Five tips for managing a dispersed project team IT leaders who oversee teams of remote workers have some obstacles to overcome. Tom Mochal offers some practical advice for successfully managing a distributed workforce. Read more Five tips for easing the move from Lotus Domino Document Manager If your organization is planning to migrate content from Domino Document Manager, make sure you consider all the key issues involved in the process. Read more Investigate memory usage with Windows 7 Resource Monitor Greg Shultz shows you how to use the detailed information displayed in Windows 7 Resource Monitor to investigate memory usage. Read more How to manage hidden items in Snow Leopard Erik Eckel goes over the basics of managing hidden files in Snow Leopard Server and explains how to use some of the basic commands to hide and reveal items. Read more Featured multimedia   How to create a floppy drive image for a virtual machine It may seem odd, but every now and then we may need to have a floppy drive connected to a virtual machine. IT pro Rick Vanover shows you how to create a floppy image for VMware virtual machines. View on site Spotlight: EnhanceMySe7en performance maintenance EnhanceMySe7en solves the problem of keeping Microsoft Windows 7 maintained without having to install multiple applications for different tasks. View on site Featured Webcast Taking Back Your Productivity with Microsoft Business Productivity Online Services Join this TechRepublic Webcast to hear expert insights and experiences of using competing messaging platforms and how they made the decision to embrace the cloud. 500 Things Every IT Pro Needs to Know   If you have extra budget to spend, TR Pro's 500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know is a wise investment. You'll get tips on the Windows Registry, optimizing and maintaining your PCs, and much more. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Free White Paper: Email Archiving In The New Era Of Disaster Recovery (Sunbelt Software) Combine Double-Take Software with Virtualization Technology for Enterprise-Class Disaster Recovery (Double Take Software) Why Your Company Needs Telepresence (TANDBERG, now part of Cisco) 4 Strategies for Controlling Applications on Your Network (Sophos) Address All Your Information Archiving and Retention Needs with IBM's Solution (IBM) Perennial favorites   Sanity saving tips for newbie IT consultants Six ways IT consultants can build their reputation 10 things consultants can do to stay organized Web-based tools recommendations for IT consultants IT pros expect cloud to overtake "on-premise" computing by 2015 According to a survey of IT professionals worldwide, cloud computing will "overtake on-premise computing by 2015 as the primary way organizations acquire IT." TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Fractal art galleries Chaoscope fractals showcase the beauty of chaos Fractal art from the XaoS zoomer Amazing flame fractals take your breath away Flame Fractals continue to dazzle Connect with TechRepublic

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