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 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 From 2005 to 2006 Microsoft has improved dramatically in their defrag schedule recommendations, switching from the outdated monthly rule of [...]
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.