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Things I'd Like to See Fixed in Leopard Server By John Welch | Article Published November 25, 2007 Mac OS X 10.5 Server is a big improvement, but it's not completely done yet. Leopard Server and Virtualization By John Welch | Article Published November 6, 2007 In a significant change in direction, Apple has cleared the way for virtualization (as long as you use Apple hardware). Leopard Preview, iPhone SDK Strategy By John Welch | Article Published October 18, 2007 Apple will offer plenty of useful goodies for sysadmins when Leopard is released in late October. Plus: the strategy behind the iPhone SDK. Office 2008 for the Mac: Can You Say 'Flop'? By John Welch | Article Published September 25, 2007 Microsoft announced pricing on Office 2008 for the Mac, but will anyone care? Apple's iPod Salvo: "Bringing a Cannon to a Knife Fight" By John Welch | Article Published September 5, 2007 In a battle that it's been winning from the start, Apple just put a real hurt on the other combatants. iWork '08: The Next Step in Apple's SMB Push? By John Welch | Article Published August 21, 2007 iWork '08 is aimed at the people Microsoft Office has left behind, and when you look at the SMB market, that's a lot of people with a lot of money. Zimbra Suite: Doing More with Sync Services By John Welch | Article Published August 16, 2007 The author rethinks his position on Zimbra, a standards-based groupware solution that supports a wide range of clients on the Mac. Apple's Zen Strategy for Business By John Welch | Article Published July 17, 2007 Winning without attacking is working well, as Apple scores some SMB wins. iPhone: First Impressions By John Welch | Article Published July 3, 2007 Our resident Mac guru gives his impressions about his brand new toy. Apple Developer Conference: Leopard, VMWare, Parallels By John Welch | Article Published June 20, 2007 An inside glimpse at Leopard, along with a hefty dose of Mac news from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference. iPhone Hysteria By John Welch | Article Published June 5, 2007 The iPhone is the Paris Hilton of the tech world, producing a continuous echo chamber of hype. But there are several tangible issues to consider. How to Educate Your Staff about Security By John Welch | Article Published May 22, 2007 When you educate your staff about security issues, it’s best to send the message in a style that will reach them. Newsflash: Mac Isn't Magically Secure By John Welch | Article Published May 10, 2007 Despite Apple users’ belief, Mac security isn’t a given – but there are steps to take to make the Mac more secure. Apple Delays Leopard, Sky Doesn't Fall By John Welch | Article Published April 17, 2007 The excessive handwringing about the Leopard delay is really due to the egos of Apple users, argues Mac guru John Welch. Mac and PC Installation Hell: Just Say No By John Welch | Article Published April 6, 2007 A question for developers: Why are so many software programs so hard to install? VMware Fusion for Mac: Virtual Nirvana By John Welch | Article Published March 19, 2007 Although Fusion is still in beta, some of its features compare favorably to Parallels. Apple and Lithium: (Attractive) Network Monitoring By John Welch | Article Published February 22, 2007 Lithium’s network monitoring app offers Mac OS X plenty of bells and whistles, and it’s also visually gorgeous. iPhone vs. Windows Mobile: And the Winner Is� By John Welch | Article Published February 6, 2007 There's no nice way to say this, argues John Welch, but Apple is just better at intuitive user interface than Microsoft. The iPhone: Steve Ballmer is Laughing, But� By John Welch | Article Published January 22, 2007 Now that the release hoopla is over, our Apple guru takes a hard look at the pros and cons of the new toy. Plus: a humble opinion about Steve Ballmer. Leopard: My Biggest Wish By John Welch | Article Published January 3, 2007 Mac guru John Welch has high hopes for Leopard – especially for one major snafu he really wants Apple to fix. Macintosh Year-End Bits and Pieces By John Welch | Article Published December 22, 2006 Wild iPhone rumors, advanced disk repair, and a new mail server release. Plus: a Macworld Expo preview. Parallels: Still More Windows on the Mac By John Welch | Article Published December 8, 2006 A brand new beta release enables Macs to run Windows apps in an almost seamless manner. Linux and Vista on a Mac, Part Two By John Welch | Article Published November 21, 2006 The Parallels software enables seamless switching between the Linux, Windows and Macintosh platforms. Using Vista and Linux on a Mac By John Welch | Article Published November 10, 2006 The Parallels app allows Mac users to use other OSes on their machines, from Vista to Linux. CVS on the Mac Server: Versatile Versioning By John Welch | Article Published October 13, 2006 This version control management system for source code enables almost any kind of file versioning. Plus: remembering tech pioneer Ray Noorda. Apple Adds Automation to Aperture By John Welch | Article Published September 29, 2006 By finally embracing automation in its Pro applications, Apple should make things easier for sysadmins and end users. October's Mac Networkers Retreat By John Welch | Article Published September 11, 2006 Held in early October in Monterey Bay, California, the conference is exclusively focused on Apple’s role in IT. From the WWDC: Leopard Server By John Welch | Article Published August 30, 2006 With an array of new features, Leopard Server will be a shot across the bow of Microsoft's dominance in the SMB market. From the WWDC, These Big Things Three By John Welch | Article Published August 15, 2006 Our Apple in the Enterprise columnist reports on a trio of product demos at the 2006 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference. Apple's (Not Just A) Developers Summit By John Welch | Article Published July 28, 2006 Datamation columnist John Welch says that for IT pros with Macs on their networks, the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is one they shouldn't miss. A 'Leopard' Wish List By John Welch | Article Published July 17, 2006 Our Apple in the Enterprise columnist passes along some requests regarding the company's upcoming operating system. Remembering an Irreplaceable Mac Man By John Welch | Article Published June 16, 2006 Our Apple in the Enterprise columnist pays tribute to a legend in the Mac community. Running Macs From a Windows Network By John Welch | Article Published June 2, 2006 Columnist John Welch describes two tools that allow you to manage Macs from a Windows machine. Apple Simply 'Gets' Removable Media By John Welch | Article Published May 19, 2006 By building the ability to control access to removable media into Workgroup Manager, Apple improves security down to the client level. Apple Users Deal with Intel Transition By John Welch | Article Published May 5, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch looks at two issues around the Intel transition -- 64-bit Intel chips and Altivec. Updated Apple Remote Desktop a Cool Tool By John Welch | Article Published April 21, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch says the update to Apple Remote Desktop is a good tool to have... and well worth the cost. Busy Week for Additions to the Apple Realm By John Welch | Article Published April 7, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch runs down an impressive list of new technologies. Microsoft Fills In Gaps in Mac OS X Support By John Welch | Article Published March 24, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch says the newest update to the MacBU makes Entourage play a whole lot nicer with the rest of the Mac OS X. Trying out a Few New Apple Tools By John Welch | Article Published March 10, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch takes a look at Script Debugger and Apple's Migration Assistant. Both tools are making his work life much easier. Protecting Macs from Attack By John Welch | Article Published February 24, 2006 Datamation Columnist John Welch says the recent Apple threats are a wake-up call to Mac users. Don't panic. Taking some common-sense steps will protect you. A Mac Wish List for the Folks at Microsoft By John Welch | Article Published February 10, 2006 Datamation columnist John Welch has a few things he'd like to ask of the people in Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit. Diving into All Things Apple at MacWorld By John Welch | Article Published January 27, 2006 Datamation columnist John Welch looks back at the recent MacWorld Expo Conference and offers a run down of what intrigued him the most. Apple Focuses on the Future at MacWorld Expo By John Welch | Article Published January 13, 2006 Columnist John Welch takes a look at some of the announcements Apple made at the MacWorld Expo this week. Gearing up for MacWorld Expo By John Welch | Article Published January 9, 2006 Columnist John Welch says if you have Macs on your network, of if you're thinking about it, go and get some information first hand. Tackling the Apple/Intel Rumors By John Welch | Article Published December 16, 2005 Columnnist John Welch wonders how the rumored release of Intel-based hardware at MacWorld would affect the enterprise. Apple -- Getting it Right and Getting it Wrong By John Welch | Article Published December 2, 2005 Columnist John Welch applauds Apple for making his upgrade simple, but takes the company to task for not providing meaty documentation. Without Groupware, Apple Loses Credibility By John Welch | Article Published November 18, 2005 Even avowed Apple fan John Welch uses Microsoft's Exchange. Apple simply doesn't give him a choice. Apple Ups the Ante on iMac for the Enterprise By John Welch | Article Published October 17, 2005 Datamation columnist John Welch takes a look at the iMac G5 and what it can do for the corporate enterprise. Apple Needs to Get Behind Certifications By John Welch | Article Published July 27, 2005 Datamation columnist John Welch says Apple needs to create awareness about its certifications, because right now they're just hidden gems. Despite Intel Migration, a Mac is Still a Mac By John Welch | Article Published June 16, 2005 Datamation columnist John Welch says it's important to distinguish between the emotional impact and the real world impact. Apple's Xsan Takes a Bite out of Storage Market By John Welch | Article Published June 2, 2005 Datamation columnist John Welch takes a look at Apple's Xsan, the company's initial entry into the SAN Market. Apple's 'Tiger' a Serious Enterprise OS By John Welch | Article Published May 6, 2005 Our new Apple in the Enterprise columnist, John Welch, gets under the hood of Apple's latest OS update and, a few solvable bugs aside, likes what he sees. |
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