Review: Xserve (2009)

Apple's 2009 Xserve is that rare upgrade that delivers on all fronts: this server is undeniably faster than the previous generation, uses less power, and exudes less heat.That combination doesn’t happen very often.

Kace to boost Mac features in systems management appliancesThe company plans to introduce changes to its family of Kbox appliances this summer that will let IT administrators manage Windows and Mac OS X machines from a single interface on a single appliance.
HFS+ for Windows makes Mac volumes accessible to Windows PCsHFS+ for Windows is a PC utility that makes Windows talk with HFS file partitions, used by Macs.

Eight iPhone apps and services for system admins John C. Welch rounds up the iPhone apps and services that make his IT job go a lot smoother.
In praise of Directory Directory is one of the hidden gems of Mac OS X Server, and if you're using Open Directory, it's a great way to facilitate better communication between employees. John Welch shows you what it can do.
Fifteen easy fixes for Mac security risks The Mac OS is a pretty safe platform, but no system is perfect. There are a number of security holes that are common on Mac OS X systems. Computerworld's Ryan Faas shows you how to close them.
Buying advice: Internal Hard Drives With a little bit of handiwork, you can upgrade the hard drive that came with your Mac. Here's what to look for when buying a new internal hard drive.
Mac management for Windows IT folks The prospect of introducing Macs into a Windows environment brings with it many questions and challenges. Will Macs be able to access network resources? Can they be joined to an Active Directory domain? What sort of deployment and management options are there for Macs? Computerworld’s Ryan Faas tackles these questions.

WWDC Preview: iPhone 3.0 hopes from an IT pro Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference opens on Monday. John C. Welch predicts what changes in iPhone OS 3.0 mean for the IT crowd.
The truth about Apple's security issues Security expert Rich Mogull deconstructs Apple's failure to patch a Java security hole and the criticisms of those who think its security advertising rings false.
Opinion: Is Apple barking up the wrong tree with Grand Central? Vendors are scrambling to provide developer tools to support multicore CPUs, but customer demand is heading in the other direction, writes Neil McAllister of InfoWorld.
Analysis: What Exchange 2010 means for Mac users Microsoft's planned changes to Microsoft Exchange 2010 suggest that Mac users working in an Exchange world may no longer feel like afterthoughts. John C. Welch looks at the changes and how they'll affect Mac users.
Analysis: Comparing the Nehalem Xserve to other servers Apple's Xserve is now powered by a processor with Intel's Nehalem microarchitecture. But does this revamped server product match up with competing offerings in its class. John C. Welch compares the new Xserve to servers from HP and Dell.

Review: Xserve (2009) Apple's 2009 Xserve is that rare upgrade that delivers on all fronts: this server is undeniably faster than the previous generation, uses less power, and exudes less heat.That combination doesn’t happen very often.
Port Map: Simple port mapping for your router If you occasionally want to access your home Mac from afar, whether it be to reach shared files, access a Web server, check in on a Web cam, or any other such purpose, Port Map is a free solution that can make the process simpler.
Review: Spector Pro mac 2009 Spector Pro mac 2009 is a powerful keylogging tool with the additional capability of giving you a visual representation of everything that is being done on a monitored computer at any point in time.
AirRadar surveys your wireless signals Increasingly, the airwaves around us are a jungle of competing wireless signals. Koingo Software’s AirRadar not only helps cut through the clutter, but also provides useful information about your wireless signal of choice.
Review: iStat for iPhone iStat displays data about your iPhone. But its true value comes when you pair it with the free iStat Server for the Mac to get remote access to your Mac's statistics.