Windows Server 2003 R2

Ken Spencer — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 23:51:00 GMT

Well, here it comes.

This new version of Windows Server 2003 makes it easier to implement and mange servers and applications. There are many new features in this server that will impace IT from the system / network managers to end users and developers. From the .NET Framework 2.0 to the new security and management features, this version will open up many new opportunities and solve a lot of existing problems.

By making security management easier it also makes it more likely it will be implemented. Its just like source control, unless its simple, then people do not do it. So we need to make security simple out of the box just like Windows Server 2003 did to start with.

The .NET Framework 2.0 helps by providing built in security such as membership services for web applications, built in encryption for items in config files and more.

SSW Code Auditor

Ken Spencer — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:02:00 GMT

Good coding practices are required to build applications. I suggest you check out: http://www.ssw.com.au/ssw/CodeAuditor/

The Code Auditor is an awesome product from my buddy Adam's company SSW.

I found it to be a really great tool. I ran the Code Auditor against our Access 2 .NET product (built with VS.NET 2003) and the Code Auditor helped me find things and get them done post haste. I think I fixed most things in 2 or 3 hours while watching tv. That’s pretty sweet for an application thats very large and complex. The Code Auditor also works with VS 2005.

Also check out the other SSW products including SSW eXtreme Emails!!

General Technical

Windows Server 2003 R2

SSW Code Auditor