Vista RC1 support with Diskeeper beta software
You've likely heard the news that Vista is about to enter the Release Candidate (RC) stage within the next week or so (after the US Labor Day weekend). It is also supposed to be the next broadly available release since the "beta2" release a while back. While MSDN members (software [...]
Diskeeper and Linux
A reader (Mike from NCL Worldwide) responded with a question on Linux to my In the Oven blog. I felt this was an really interesting question and deserved added attention, hence this article. Here's the basic question he asked: Do you have any plans for supporting linux systems, ie, Fedora [...]
Diskeeper 10 betas for Vista
We will be releasing a new build of Diskeeper 10 to support the latest Vista build later this week or early next. A few testers have written in with comments on where to get support or report issues. While we aren't supporting this in the typical sense (providing a quick [...]
Diskeeper 10 beta for Windows Vista Beta 2
Diskeeper 10 (a beta version) is now available for Windows Vista builds 5381 and 5384 (aka Vista Beta 2). Beta 2 will be the first release available to the general public to test out. For MSDN/TechNet subscribers, you've likely already installed the latest OS. For the rest of us, you [...]
Using Sitekeeper to mitigate the new MS WORD security vulnerability
The latest security vulnerability to raise eyebrows is the trojan described in Microsoft Security Advisory (919637). Unfortunately the final fix from Microsoft is not scheduled for release until a few weeks from now, though I do commend Microsoft on informing the IT public and offering interim workarounds. Major antivirus firms [...]
Diskeeper Affiliate Program
Our affiliate program is an excellent way for people to make money by recommending Diskeeper on their website. We currently have over a hundred affiliates which recommend Diskeeper on their website. When someone you recommend purchases Diskeeper you get a 10% commission. You can apply to join our Affiliate Program. [...]
Defragmenting databases
In order to squeeze optimal performance out of a database, there are two "layers" that need defragmentation; the database file(s) themselves, and the internal records/indexes within those files. Diskeeper, of course safely and automatically defragments files and free space (yes even live databases). Advanced Diskeeper features like I/O Smart ensure [...]
Learn more about virtualization…
We recently released a new white paper on Virtualization and Disk Performance. For anyone interested in reading it, visit our Knowledge Center - there is a link on the left of this page to take you there. If you want to learn more about how virtualization works I recommend the [...]
Yet even more on Free Space Defrag….
As I suggested in an earlier blog, we have had a handful of comments on Paul's free space blogs. Given the comments, and the relative ambiguity of this whole discussion, I feel I need to clarify Diskeeper's viewpoints on the matter a bit further. I apologize in advance if this [...]
In the Oven
Here's a couple of development projects in the works. Diskeeper Server Enterprise Edition will be adding support for the Intel Itanium platform in the next few weeks. Speaking of Intel, you may be aware that we have a partnership with them and some flavors of Diskeeper ship with their motherboards [...]
Apples to Apples
Following up on Paul's recent posting on free space consolidation, I felt the following blog has some relevance. Please note that Paul's post has received quite a bit of feedback and I will respond to that in the next few days, time permitting, because it is a very involved subject. [...]
New Microsoft Defragmentation Recommendations
A new Microsoft TechNet article, Maintaining Windows 2000 Peak Performance through Defragmentation, was recently published. The article provides a very good overview on disk fragmentation. From 2005 to 2006 Microsoft has improved dramatically in their defrag schedule recommendations, switching from the outdated monthly rule of thumb to recommending a weekly [...]
Diskeeper and Vista – February 9, 2006
Product News: We are a few short business days away from offering a free public beta of Diskeeper 10 for Windows Vista (build 5270). Keep your eyes on our official PR announcements for more information.
Better late than never
Before I publish my first blog entry (I think I'm officially the last human with a computer to write one) I will quickly introduce myself. My name is Michael; I'm the Product Manager (PM) at Diskeeper Corporation (DKC). I first joined the company back in 2000 as a Systems Engineer, [...]