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June 2005

COVER STORY


 
Let WSUS Ease Your Patch-Deployment Hassles
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is the latest version of Microsoft's patch-deployment service. Doug Toombs shows you how to configure the WSUS Release Candidate (RC) and explains new features that improve patch distribution.
Douglas Toombs

A Brief History of WSUS
Douglas Toombs

Patch Management Sans WSUS
Anne Grubb


FEATURES


 
Zen and the Art of SP1
The evolutionary changes in Windows Server 2003 SP1 reflect Microsoft's commitment to working on quality, not quantity. Learn more about the service pack's enhancements.
Michael Otey


 
Unearthing Root Kits
They hide malware on unprotected systems, and they're easily installed when you run under an administrative account. Before root kits can spread to your enterprise, get the tools for combating them.
Mark Russinovich


 
Script Your Own Desktop Diagnostic Tool
You can build a versatile reporting tool to troubleshoot user and PC problems remotely or locally--before you turn a support technician loose.
Dick Lewis


 
SQL Server 101: Essential Concepts for Windows Administrators
Are you charged with managing a SQL Server system but don't know where to start? Sit back, relax, and take this comfortably paced tour of fundamental SQL Server concepts.
Michael Otey


 
Ask the Experts
Learn to track system time changes, create a security template from a configured server, and how to create a script to automatically delete files on a shared computer. Also, learn about security enhancements in Windows 2003 and WiMAX wireless technology.
Editors

Automatically Deleting Files on a Shared System
Bob Chronister

Creating a Security Template
Randy Franklin Smith

Importing Security Settings into a GPO
Randy Franklin Smith

How Windows IT Pro and Mark Russinovich Saved the Day
When Murphy’s Law struck, this reader struck back. Learn about the resources he used to restore a tombstone in AD.
Readers

Restrict a User’s Access to the Local Registry in 10 Steps
Learn how you can restrict a specific user from editing the registry on a machine running XP Pro or Win2K.
Readers

Setting Up File Sharing in Windows XP Professional Is Easy
As it’s name suggests, Simple File Sharing (SFS) is easy to set up in XP Pro.
Readers

Store Common Shortcuts in a Shared Network Folder
For easy administration of and access to common shortcuts, place them in a shared folder on the network and have users access that folder through a common mapped drive letter
Readers


COLUMNS


 
Recognizing Excellence, Providing Value
We're recognizing best products at TechEd and innovative IT pros, and offering must-have and very cool technical information.
Karen Forster


 
What You Need to Know About Mozilla Firefox
It might finally be time to ditch Internet Explorer and settle on a more secure and stable alternative.
Paul Thurrott


 
What You Need to Know About Internet Explorer 7.0
IE 7.0 will focus on security, but will also incorporate a host of new functionality, including antiphishing technology and an IP traffic encryption capability.
Paul Thurrott

Things Readers Want to Know About SBS 2003
Microsoft answers readers' questions about SBS 2003's limitations and upgrade options and the features and functionality of SBS 2003 SP1.
Karen Forster


 
Reasons Not to Use XP Home
Small businesses might think they can save money by buying XP Home instead of XP Pro. Here are 10 reasons not to give in to that temptation.
Michael Otey

letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers comment on size limits in Exchange Server, hardening Windows, Virtual Server clustering, and more.
Readers


PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS

New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FullArmor 's IntelliPolicy for Clients
Carolyn Mader

Make Your Move
Still need to migrate to Active Directory? We review 4 tools that can ease the transition.
Adam Carheden

Paul’s Picks
Paul rates the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and previews Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.
Paul Thurrott

SSH Tectia
This UNIX-focused product promises cool secure-communications functionality for Windows but comes up short in workability.
Adam Carheden

AttachView 2003 for OWA
This product picks up where OWA leaves off when it comes to attachment handling.
Jeff Fellinge

ChangeAuditor for Active Directory 2.1
This software tells you everything you would ever want to know about changes that have been made to your AD implementation.
Adam Carheden

64-Bit Dual-Processor Servers
We take a look at 33 systems that boast revved-up 64-bit processing power.
Michael Otey

Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Lucid8 Information Services, Quest Software, EMC, and DesktopStandard.
Editors


 
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: Vamsoft ORF, Special Operations Software Active Directory Janitor, SomarSoft DumpSec, and Alexander LAN Alexander SPK for Windows
Carolyn Mader

 
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