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[Focus]

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Exchange Server 2003 and VSS
Discover how VSS running on Windows 2003 can improve Exchange 2003 system availability.
 — Jerry Cochran


SAN and NAS: Better Together
What can you do if some of your storage needs call for a SAN and others for NAS? Fuse them!
 — Mark Smith


Virtual Disk Service and Its Client Tools
Windows 2003's VDS and its client tools ease administration by providing one interface for storage devices from most vendors.
 — Tim Huckaby , et al.

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Monitoring IIS Performance
Windows 2000's Performance tool lets you see how your Web services are doing.
 — Wayne Berry


Windows Server 2003's Group Policy Management Console
The Windows Server 2003 GPMC utility provides sorely needed functionality for GPO development and management.
 — Sean Deuby

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[Reader to Reader]

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Disable Win2K DNS Negative Caching
Edit the registry to disable negative caching.
 — Readers

Failed Processor in Multiprocessor System
A failed processor takes down a multiprocessor Win2K server.
 — Readers

Publishing Word Template on Terminal Server
A reader publishes a modified Word template to 300 Terminal Server users.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Virtual Upgrades
Virtual machine software is beneficial in flexible test environments, server consolidation scenarios, and extending the life of legacy software platforms.
 — Michael Otey

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[Inside Out]

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Move User Profiles
Need to restore a profile from backup or transfer a profile from an old computer to a new one? You have three options, but here's the best method.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Scripting Solutions]

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Check for and Create User Accounts Programmatically
Writing a script that checks for and creates user accounts might seem daunting. Here's an approach to make the task straightforward.
 — Christa Anderson

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Discovering the Source of Strange Error Messages
Find the cause of some mysterious error messages.
 — Sean Daily


Increasing the Registry Size Limit
Discover how to increase the registry size limit to put a stop to error messages.
 — Sean Daily


Moving an NT System to a New Resource Domain
Find instructions for moving an NT server from one domain to another.
 — Sean Daily


Recovering Lost Partitions
Recover partitions lost during a Win2K installation.
 — Sean Daily


Relaxing Outlook 2002 Attachment Security
Learn how to give users access to restricted email attachments.
 — Sean Daily


Resolving an IP-Forwarding Problem
Solve a problem involving a Win2K Pro machine serving as a router.
 — Sean Daily

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[TOP 10]

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Tips for Wireless Security
The 802.11b protocol's biggest shortcoming is its lack of security. Follow these tips to prevent holes in your WLAN.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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Remote Control Software
Control remote machines from home or the office.
 — John Howie

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[Lab Feature]

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VMware GSX Server 2.5
VMware GSX Server 2.5 is representative of VM solutions that can effectively address production-level server consolidation.
 — Michael Otey

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[Best Practices for Exchange]

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Securing SMTP Email Traffic
Using SSL alone to secure SMTP has drawbacks. Add Transport Layer Security, and you'll go a long way toward securing your email.
 — Paul Robichaux

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[Letters to the Editor]

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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts about problems with SMS, multiple-forest trusts, and PDAs that offer cellular phone and RIM services.
 — Readers , et al.

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[Market Watch]

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Blade Servers
Discover how Web blades are ideal for Web hosting and how fault-tolerant blades provide instantaneous failover for better reliability.
 — William Sheldon

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[Snap Stats]

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Flatter Is Better
We want our flat screens, and we want them now.
 — Elliot King

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[Windows Client]

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Using IntelliMirror to Manage User Data and Settings
This technology's set of tools lets you create a comprehensive user data and settings management solution.
 — Ed Roth

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[Need to Know]

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What You Need to Know About Outlook 2003 Security Enhancements
Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 will include exciting new security enhancements that will make this release a compelling upgrade.
 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About the Microsoft Enterprise Engineering Center
Microsoft uses its Enterprise Engineering Center (EEC) to fine tune its products and better meet customer needs.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[What's Hot]

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What's Hot
Readers tell us about their favorite products.
 — Carolyn Mader

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[Lessons Learned]

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Merging Networks the Hard Way
Evaluating the IT standards of potential corporate acquisitions is a simple practice that can pay enormous dividends.
 — David Chernicoff

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[Ask the Experts]

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Learning About Default Class Permissions
Learn everything you wanted to know about the defaultSecurityDescriptor attribute and the default access control entries that Win2K adds to every AD class.
 — Randy Franklin Smith

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[Fast Forward]

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In Search of .NET
Microsoft .NET evangelist Adam Sohn reveals ways in which Microsoft is implementing the .NET Framework in its internal applications.
 — Mark Smith

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[Getting Started with Windows Administration]

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Understanding DC Roles
Learn how to assign roles for maximal network performance.
 — Kathy Ivens

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[New & Improved]

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New & Improved
Find out about new products in the marketplace.
 — Carolyn Mader