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[Focus]

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Setting Up and Deploying Multiple APs
Learn how to use multiple wireless access points to untether your employees.
 — Jeff Fellinge


Use a VPN for Wireless Security
By nature, wireless Access Points are a security problem. Learn how to use your AP's security capabilities in conjunction with Microsoft Routing and Remote Access Service to protect yourself from the inherent risks.
 — Douglas Toombs

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Win2K SP3
Find out about SP3's highlights and get some tips for planning an upgrade.
 — Paula Sharick


Your Mission: Delete from the AD Schema
You've probably been led to believe that deleting classes and attributes from the AD schema is impossible. This article dispels the myth by showing you how to enable schema deletions and what precautions you must take before doing so.
 — Robbie Allen

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[Reader to Reader]

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Automatically Create a Folder-Specific Console Session
Use InitHere to automatically apply command-line customizations.
 — Readers

Change the Windows Logon Screen
Learn how to change the Win2K Pro logon screen to show your company logo rather than the Win2K logo.
 — Readers

Windows XP Program Compatibility
Windows XP’s program compatibility lets you easily run applications that work only on other OSs.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Navigating the Open-Source Debate
A bill before the Peruvian Congress that would mandate the use of open-source software by government institutions has sparked a movement that's spreading to the United States and other countries.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[Inside Out]

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Control ACEs and ACLs with Subinacl
Subinacl lets you change owners, change ACEs, test access, and back up and restore ACLs.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Fix Windows Installer Registry References
Windows Installer–based setups might encounter some problems that signal you need to remove directory references from the system registry. Here's how.
 — Sean Daily


Troubleshoot RIS on Win2K AS
If you've installed Win2K AS and experience in-use problems with files, RIS might be the cause. Reinstalling RIS on your server will help.
 — Sean Daily

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[TOP 10]

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Windows Program Startup Locations
Can't find an autostart program that you want to stop? Here's where to look.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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Intrusion Detection Software
Learn more about the two most basic types of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs), and how you can protect your network from intruders.
 — Roger A. Grimes

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[Letters to the Editor]

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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their comments about the Nltest Windows 2000 Support Tool, the difference between the Deny check box and Allow check box under NTFS permissions for IIS Web servers, and more.
 — Readers , et al.

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[Market Watch]

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Exploring Technical Training Options
With the wide array of training methods available, finding the one most suited to your or your employees' needs can be difficult. This overview explains some of your options.
 — Jonathan Bischke

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[Need to Know]

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What You Need to Know About Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is popping up everywhere and will finally standardize the way wireless devices interconnect.
 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About IIS 6.0
Microsoft’s new Web server component adds better reliability, security, and manageability—but you’ll need a new server OS to run it.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[What's Hot]

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What's Hot
Readers highlight exceptional products that help them do their jobs.
 — Carolyn Mader

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[Storage Admin]

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Choosing Basic vs. Dynamic Disk Storage for Windows Servers
Learn the differences between basic and dynamic disk storage and how your decision will affect your servers.
 — Jerry Cochran

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[Ask the Experts]

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How can a company protect its data backups from attackers?
Learn some precautions to prevent intruders from accessing your data backups.
 — Paul Robichaux


How do I move users between IM servers?
Find out how to move users from one IM home server to another.
 — Paul Robichaux


Is WAP Dead?
Although users are finding that WAP doesn't live up to their expectations, the wireless protocol isn't going away.
 — Steve Milroy