Microsoft Musings 
by Scott Lowe
Microsoft Musings is a CIO's take on all things Microsoft. Have an idea you'd like to run by Scott for a future post? Want to comment on something that's been written, but don't want to make it public? Email Scott directly at itworldfeedback@slowe.com.
Scott is the CIO for Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. He has written over 500 technology-related articles and two books - Home Networking: The Missing Manual, and the Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator’s Companion (co authored with Walter Glenn and Joshua Maher).
A cloud computing primer
With cloud computing all the rage these days, the concept is continuing to make its way into businesses everywhere. However, there are still organizations out there that do not know what cloud computing means to them which also means that they don’t know whether or not cloud computing could be good for the bottom line. In this post, I’ll explain the relatively non-technical basics behind the concept of cloud computing and explain why services “in the cloud” can result in a healthier bottom line for business.
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9 ways to go green and save green
Going green is all the rage for a lot of reasons. Although some of this green talk is hype, a lot of it is the real deal. There are a number of things that you can do in your business to easily and cheaply jump on the green bandwagon and saving your organization a few dollars at the same time you help reduce your impact on the planet.
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Completely skip Vista and move to Windows 7
Forrester recently declared that Windows Vista has seen less than 10% uptake in the enterprise space. With hype over Windows 7 starting to approach "fervent" it's time to start thinking about what to do when it comes to desktop operating systems in your business. Windows XP will eventually go end-of-life meaning that an upgrade path must be determined. Should you move to Vista and see how Windows 7 works out or should you go right to Windows 7?
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How to balance work and life
If you've been in the technology field for any length of time, you've probably learned that the jobs in the field aren't exactly of the nine to five variety. These positions can consume you and take over your life, leaving little for anyone else. In these hard economic times, little things can go a long way toward helping you keep your sanity as your employer asks you for more and more. What can you do to have a life while, at the same time, meet the needs of your company?
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