May 2012
Modern SharePoint deployments often involve custom code, large content databases, or Remote BLOB Storage (RBS). Understanding such factors is important when developing a disaster recovery plan for SharePoint.
April 2012
A major overhaul in the Microsoft System Center suite helps IT pros configure and manage applications, services, computers, and VMs.
March 2012
If you're planning to upgrade your Windows Server 2003 domain controllers, follow these tips to avoid potential problems with installation and virtual machines.
February 2012
A mere seven months after introducing its cloud-based PC-management service, Microsoft delivers a worthy update.
January 2012
VMware has a sizable lead in the virtualization market, and with its recent release of vSphere 5, VMware raises the bar even further for enterprise virtualization.
December 2011
The annual Windows IT Pro Editors' Best and Community Choice award programs recognize the hottest products among the past year's offerings. Our Editors' Best program highlights products that Windows IT Pro editors and contributors believe are worthy of recognition, whereas our Community Choice program lets our readers decide which products are the best.
November 2011
Windows IT Pro authors share their first impressions of Windows Server 8 after Microsoft's BUILD conference and the Windows Server 8 Reviewers Workshop. Paul Thurrott gives you the mile-high view, Sean Deuby covers Active Directory, Jeff James focuses on storage, and Michael Otey discusses virtualization.
October 2011
To guard against APTs, organizations should keep their systems and networks up-to-date, use antivirus software, practice the principle of least privilege, adopt meaningful policies, and educate their employees about best security practices.
September 2011
Tony Redmond examines the Office 365 options available for small and large businesses, and analyzes the challenges and opportunities that the service holds for affected third-party companies.
August 2011
Server virtualization has many benefits, but it also poses huge security risks. Learn how to secure VMware ESX hosts in a virtualized environment by establishing a protected management network for your hosts, following ESX hardening guidelines, and planning ahead to avoid disaster.
July 2011
Group Policy's infrastructure, core functionality, and core capabilities have seen only minor tweaks and bug fixes since its debut in Windows 2000. So, it's high time to write about the significant problems in Group Policy, such as inconsistencies, client-side processing, OS configuration support issues, RSoP shortcomings, and more.
June 2011
With Exchange deployment, several alternatives are available, including Exchange in the cloud, virtualized email platforms, and traditional on-premises physical hardware deployments—as well as various combinations of all these options. Let's look at the benefits and drawbacks of each of these options to help you determine which deployment option makes the most sense for your organization.
May 2011
Learn about Windows Intune how to use it for PC management, software updates, client security protection, alerts and remote assistance, software inventory, license management, reporting, and more.
April 2011
Federated identity lets you port data across security domains using claims and assertions from a digitally signed identity provider. Learn what federated identity means, why we need it, and how it can be used.
March 2011
Smoking out DNS-related problems is crucial to troubleshooting almost any network problem. Find out how to simplify name resolution with these steps, including turning off WINS, using Network Monitor, using Domain Information Groper, and more.
February 2011
Sandboxed solutions allow custom enhancements to be easily and safely deployed into your SharePoint environment. Learn what sandboxed solutions are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to deploy and manage them.
January 2011
Echoing recent hosted implementations of Exchange and SharePoint, Microsoft is now bringing Small Business Server to the cloud. Find out the details about this new product, including the different versions available, features, and price.
December 2010
See the top community and editor rated products in categories such as Active Directory, security, deployment, cloud computing, hardware, interoperability, messaging, systems management, mobile and wireless, scripting, training, virtualization, and more.
November 2010
PowerShell is the best way to perform bulk operations against Active Directory. Learn how to make mass modifications and search for AD objects with PowerShell 2.0.
October 2010
Learn the underpinnings of Active Directory authentication, from obtaining a service ticket through Kerberos to accessing services.
September 2010
Use passphrases instead of passwords; automate the WSUS approval process for only some updates; fix the "encrypt the offline files cache" setting in Group Policy; fix time synchronization for virtual domain members; and many more tips from your peers.
August 2010
DNS in Windows Server 2008 R2 offers the most secure DNS experience yet. See how Microsoft has improved the DNS Security Extentions with new record types, how DNS Devolution simplifies finding matches, and how DNS Cache Locking prevents cache poisoning.
July 2010
Live Migration, the much-anticipated Hyper-V technology that lets you move virtual machines between hosts, is finally here. Learn how it works, the requirements for use, failover clustering configuration, using cluster shared volumes, and more.
June 2010
The latest Group Policy enhancements focus primarily on improved support and functionality tweaks, including PowerShell support, the capability to make registry tweaks in PowerShell, starter GPOs, and new security features.
May 2010
Learn how to migrate from Exchange 2003 to 2010, including Exchange and AD prerequisites, steps for installation, and DNS configuration. Plus, see how the new Exchange Deployment Assistant can help ease the transition.
April 2010
Explore the biggest headaches--and their workarounds--for patch management, Windows 7, Active Directory, Hyper-V, failover clustering, and SharePoint.
March 2010
Explore enhancements to SharePoint 2010, including SharePoint Foundation improvements, upgrade options, improved administration, high availability and recovery, governance over customizations, health monitoring, and more.
February 2010
We dive into Windows Server 2008 R2 with interviews from two Microsoft experts and in-depth articles about Active Directory Administrative Center, the AD Recycle Bin, PowerShell and AD in R2, and more.
January 2010
Find out why you should take the plunge to Windows 7, how to upgrade from XP, what Windows 7 version is best for you, and how to leverage XP Mode for your legacy applications.
December 2009
Explore the top 2009 products in 30 categories, as voted by the Windows IT Pro editors and the community.
November 2009
Expanding your AD toolkit makes administration easier and more efficient. Explore these excellent AD tools to improve disaster recovery, help you monitor FRS, build better scripts, prevent accidental deletion, better manage access, and more.
October 2009
Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 offer BitLocker Drive Encryption, offering volume-level data encryption for data. Learn about the biggest enhancements to BitLocker, including BitLocker To Go and improved centralized management.
September 2009
While organizations are still getting their feet wet with virtualization, discover the next evolution of this technology. VMware CEO Paul Maritz speaks about vSphere 4.0, virtualization as a cloud platform, and how VMware plans to beat Microsoft.
August 2009
Every organization has an ideal balance of user rights for optimized security and business efficiency. Use these 21 preferences to target controls related to printers, Internet Explorer, power management, file manipulation, device restriction, and more.
July 2009
Mobile devices are doing more every day in the workplace, but few organizations have a system to manage, secure, and monitor them. Learn about the features and components of SCMDM, as well as how and why you should consider deploying it.
June 2009
Email is a mission-critical application, and you can’t afford downtime in the case of disaster. Prepare for a worst-case scenario by learning how to recover your Exchange Server from the ground up.
May 2009
Windows Server 2008 brings the winds of change to DNS, including revisions to how Windows finds domain controllers and a new feature called GlobalNames Zone. Most importantly, find out if you can finally disable WINS and NetBIOS.
April 2009
Readers share their real-world solutions to problems on topics such as SharePoint, scripting, configuration, clustering, and more.
March 2009
To operate efficiently in a virtual environment, you need to be able to quickly create virtual machines that are in line with your company's needs. System Center Virtual Machine Manager's templates simplify this process.
February 2009
Thinking about moving core IT operations to the cloud? Exchange Online and SharePoint online are part of Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite.
January 2009
Whatever area of IT you specialize in, you've no doubt faced annoyances that leave you swamped, stumped, or shackled. Our industry experts walk you through the most confusing and contentious IT problems, and also share some practical workarounds.
December 2008
Differences in the hypervisors, guest support, management features, and performance all weigh in your decision whether to choose Hyper-V or ESX Server. Our tests show how they measure up.
November 2008
According to Microsoft, these thoroughly researched products simplify management and deployment for IT shops of all sizes. But do IT pros in the trenches agree?
October 2008
Screaming might be your only recourse when a security horror jumps out at you. But you can prevent nightmares by following security best practices and some experience-based tips.
September 2008
A virtualized environment won’t do much unless you manage both the virtual and physical infrastructure efficiently. System Center Virtual Machine Manager is Microsoft’s strategic silver bullet. Will Redmond’s integrated solution win you over?
August 2008
Experience is the best way to judge the value of a product. That’s why this 2008 annual awards issue presents the products judged as the cream of the crop by our editors as well as your peers.
July 2008
Experience is truly the best teacher. Find out the positives and the pitfalls that a deployment veteran wishes he’d known before the rollout.
June 2008
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V is Microsoft's first serious challenger to VMware's mature and robust ESX Server. Here’s an unbiased comparison of architectures and features to help you determine which is right for you.
May 2008
With Resultant Set of Policies, you can simplify management of policy settings and ensure Group Policy is healthy and happy.
April 2008
Secure your DNS clients--not just your name servers. Learn about two new client-focused vulnerabilities and how to defeat them.
March 2008
Hyper-V and Server Core are the heart of this release. But don’t miss key information about how RODC can lower risk, how you can deal with Volume Licensing, how Microsoft developed the roles-based approach.
February 2008
Create a Get-Content command that reads a file and learn to apply the Get-Command and Get-Alias cmdlets in this practical scripting lesson.
January 2008
Minimize day-to-day Active Directory hassles, mitigate the risks of file server permissions, and relieve the pain of patch management with these helpful tips.
December 2007
Spend less time contacting and more time actually communicating. Learn how Microsoft's unified communications (UC) merges VoIP, conferencing, IM, and email into one interface that you can access from your computer or mobile device.
November 2007
Got a technical problem to solve? These winning solutions might save you some pain and suffering. This year's innovators give their fixes for problems from automating Web-site creation to auditing access to applications to meet compliance mandates.
October 2007
Get to know changes in Windows 2008 and Vista so that your security monitoring activities will continue unimpaired as you migrate. Learn more about the new event ID numbering, more granular audit policy, XML log format, and enhancements to event Viewer.
September 2007
Find out how Windows 2008 will change--and won't change--the way you work. Where the new OS lacks solutions, it offers many interesting new features.
August 2007
You've got a problem that only the right tool can fix. But choosing that tool is a problem in itself. Our editors have searched the industry to identify the best products and services for you. This issue highlights editors' and readers' top picks.
July 2007
Get the straight story on SCCM's pros, as well as the cons. This review not only examines the new features, but provides installation and deployment considerations and caveats you need to know about.
June 2007
Enhance your Active Directory security by filling Microsoft's PKI gaps. Define and enforce management workflows for issuing certificates and create reports by using the new Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM).
May 2007
Learn how to customize and deploy an Office 2007 installation. Office 2007 deployment is very different from that of previous versions; find out how the new product might throw a wrench into your typical installation procedure.
April 2007
Protect your organization with these practical solutions for virtualization's real security concerns.
March 2007
Find out how the System Center product line delivers end-to-end management solutions in this behind-the-scenes interview with Microsoft VP Kirill Tatarinov and System Center General Manager of Marketing Larry Orecklin.
February 2007
You're not alone! Let our experts solve the frustrating file and print, Group Policy, DNS, and security problems that plague everybody in IT.
January 2007
Paul Thurrott explains that even though the new capabilities in Windows Vista make Windows deployment easier than ever, IT administrators still have a lot to learn.
December 2006
Survey says: bigger bonuses with flat salaries. But the common denominator for job satisfaction is community participation.
November 2006
Find out how this year's nine Windows IT Pro Innovators award winners transformed familiar technologies into leading-edge solutions.
October 2006
Microsoft attempts to tackle the user authentication space with its CLM. Find out how this revamped version of Alacris's idNexus product can add advanced certificate and smart card management capabilities to your Windows PKI.
September 2006
No one knows more about the best values in Windows IT products and services than you, the readers. We highlight your favorites and honor the winners you chose for this year's awards.
August 2006
PowerShell delivers scripting capabilities that Windows never had before. Read how this release candidate works and how it's filling in the gaps of its competition.
July 2006
Look through the Microsoft hype and see the reality of the new desktop OS. Find out what you need to prepare for if you're considering deployment. We explain the OS's essentials and coolest features and reveal what isn't included in the release.
June 2006
Paul Robichaux describes some of the major new features in Exchange Server 2007, which will excite both administrators and users.
May 2006
Enable your Microsoft Office users with the power of know-how. Try these lesser-known tips on Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
April 2006
Find out how Microsoft's company-wide strategy will optimize IT knowledge and reduce complexity in the Windows stack. VP Kirill Tatarinov discusses Microsoft's roadmap for management products and the Dynamic Systems Initiative.
March 2006
It’s like no IIS you’ve ever seen. Explore IIS 7.0 as Brett Hill details the tool’s new look and features, including a modular core and .NET integration. Discover how the new version provides enhanced security, delegation, and troubleshooting.
February 2006
Microsoft is happy to tell you about the strengths of its products, but where can you learn about the weaknesses? We help you identify SharePoint gaps, but we also show you how to fill them.
January 2006
Is your network working for or against you? In this issue, we walk you through the details of DNS troubleshooting. Learn quicker ways to find and solve DNS problems, and find out how to keep your network on your side.
December 2005
Windows IT Pro presents the findings of our annual salary and job satisfaction survey. Find out how you stack up to your peers in compensation and gratification with your work.
October 2005
Is your network secure from hackers? Test your network using a choice of ten free network security assessment tools-before the bad guys do. The IT Pro Hero tells you how IT staff and end users can be your first line of defense against network hackers.
September 2005
Window's IT Pro readers voted for their favorites in a wide-array of categories. The results are in and we are passing them on to you.
August 2005
Quotes, common characters, and other quirky cronies can cause your code to croak. If your VBScript script comes to an unexpected stop, here are some problems to look for and how to solve them.
July 2005
Setting up clusters in an Exchange Server 2003 environment is tricky. We show you how to get the job done right. Plus, this month's IT Pro Hero gives real-world advice about Windows Server 2003 clusters.
June 2005
Douglas Toombs explains how to improve your patch distribution by using Windows Server Update Services. Our IT pro hero deploys patches for the US Navy to 3500 users scattered across a 100-square-mile area by using customized logon scripts.
May 2005
Read an exclusive Microsoft interview about Windows Server 2003 Server Pack 1 (SP1), learn about future OS release plans, SP1 security progress, and the role of user feedback. Plus, an IT pro installs SP1 on a 36-server network and shares his experience.
April 2005
Get a basic course in Group Policy, and learn 10 ways you can start using Group Policy to manage the desktop systems in your environment. Plus, see how an IT pro helps when an unpatched system causes a security exploit.
March 2005
Learn how an Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) strategy can help your company contain storage costs and how Key Agency survived when Hurricane Charley struck 10 miles from its main office and tested its data recovery plan.
February 2005
Find out how to track down, identify, and eliminate common Group Policy–related problems. Read about an IT Pro that used Group Policy to lock down a call center's PCs and the call center manager's troubleshooting time declined by as much as two-thirds.
January 2005
Find out why upgrading AD to Windows 2003 is a smart decision and what to watch for in the migration process. Learn how an IT pro upgraded more than 5000 desktops and servers in over 100 locations to Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 in less than a year.
December 2004
Compare your salary and benefits with your peers', and use the results of the Windows IT Pro Industry Survey 2004 to learn about IT job satisfaction, the most-admired companies, how outsourcing affects IT, and more.
November 2004
Author Dustin Purveyor introduces the essentials to administering Linux in a Windows environment. Learn how AtlantiCare's IT organization, InfoShare, used virtual machines running on two servers to consolidate numerous servers.
October 2004
In this issue, we show you where to look for malicious programs that can wreak havoc on your systems and help you develop a hacking recovery plan. Plus, learn from an IT Pro hero's story of battling malicious hackers who attacked her client's Web server.
September 15, 2004
For this special issue of Windows IT Pro, we asked you, our readers, to tell us about your product preferences. By voting for your favorites in our Readers' Choice awards survey, you have provided valuable feedback from the front lines.
September 2004
Introducing Windows IT Pro, a new name and exciting focus on the content you need to save time and money, hone business proficiency, and build career. Learn how to avoid pitfalls with DNS, quickly update Office, simplify recovery with GP, and much more!
August 2004
This issue shows you how to use Group Policy to automatically roll out Windows XP Service Pack 2 to all your systems and centrally configure Windows Firewall on all your clients.
July 2004
This issue shows you how to design a network that uses the mix of technologies to fit your organization's needs. Also, we examine 6 network protocol analyzers to help you select the right one for your organization.
June 2004
In this issue, find out why you should set up a high-availability cluster and how to set it up. Plus, learn about high-availability technologies, such as shared storage and data replication, and explore 7 vendors' high-availability products.
May 15, 2004
In this special issue, we examine alternatives and add-ons to Microsoft business servers to help you increase functionality, tweak capability, expand management options, simplify administration, and work more effectively.
May 2004
This issue shows you how to lock down wireless connections to your network and provides a guide to 802.11g wireless access points to help you select the right one for your needs.
April 2004
This issue provides advice for automating patch testing to help you quickly shake out the bugs, patch-management best practices and tips, and information about the latest patch-management offering from Microsoft: Windows Update Services.
March 2004
Features that let you isolate applications and stop and restart applications and process make IIS 6.0 more reliable than previous versions of the product.
February 2004
This month, find out how to take advantage of Windows Server 2003's Automated Deployment Services and learn how to use Group Policy to deploy and manage applications, cut down your administrative overhead, and gain better control of your systems.
January 2004
Now's the time to reap some of the benefits Microsoft promised AD would bring. Take easing the doldrums of printer support, for example. Publish printer information in AD to enable users to find printer resources without any help from IT and more.
December 2003
This month, get scripts to help you streamline IIS administration, remotely update the registries on multiple machines, and set up AD networks without wearisome wizards.
November 2003
In this issue, you'll find a special Exchange Server 2003 section and help for making the Windows OS migration decision.
October 2003
This month, we provide guidelines for using Group Policy to manage your security configuration, for protecting IIS, for monitoring security events, and for using Windows 2003's quarantine feature.
September 15, 2003
For this special issue of Windows & .NET Magazine, we asked you, our readers, to tell us about your product preferences. By voting for your favorites in our Readers' Choice awards survey, you have provided valuable feedback from the front lines.
September 2003
IT administrators need an arsenal of tools to keep business systems running when disaster strikes. In this issue, we demonstrate how to use scripting to cope with email worms, how to use Windows 2003's Dcpromo, and how to use Dfs to recover data.
August 2003
In this issue, we present several how-to guides for keeping mobile workers productive, including a primer on the 802.11i standard, an overview of Voice over IP (VoIP) technology, a review of tablet PCs, and tips for planning a Wi-Fi implementation.
July 2003
Windows Server 2003 includes storage administration tools, such as Virtual Disk Service and Volume Shadow Copy Service, that make IT professionals' jobs easier. Also in this issue, we explore the fusion of NAS and SAN technologies.
June 2003
Keeping the network running smoothly is the top priority for most administrators. In this issue, you'll find a basic network troubleshooting guide and an in-depth explanation of how to implement redundant network connections.
May 15, 2003
In this special issue of Windows & .NET Magazine, we examine alternatives and add-ons to Microsoft business servers to help you increase functionality, tweak capability, expand management options, and simplify administration.
May 2003
In this issue of Windows & .NET Magazine, we'll show you how the new tools in the SMS 2.0 Feature Packs can add value to your SMS installation and help you effectively use SMS in distributed, multisite networks.
April 2003
This month, we celebrate our 100th issue and the arrival of Windows Server 2003. Some of our authors reminisce about the magazine's history and the evolution of the computer industry. You'll also find in-depth information about Windows 2003.
March 2003
To help ensure that your Windows systems are fast, efficient, and available, this month we delve into the details of getting the most from Windows performance-monitoring tools, reducing time spent on AD authentication, and optimizing IIS performance.
February 2003
In this issue, you'll find tips for using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for remote support and guidelines for installing, configuring, and using the Terminal Services Client for Pocket PC 2002.
January 2003
Need answers to real-world problems? In this issue, our experts answer your questions about networking, security, Exchange Server, IIS, scripting, SQL Server, Outlook, and more.
December 2002
An effective wireless LAN (WLAN) yields flexibility, convenience, and cost savings for companies with mobile workers. This month, learn how to set up multiple APs and how to use a VPN for wireless security.
November 2002
By automating repetitive IT tasks, you can increase productivity and reduce costs. This month, we provide tools and scripts to help you deploy software patches, conduct network-database lookups, and accomplish other tasks quickly and efficiently.
October 2002
The October 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine addresses a wide range of security tasks, including establishing safe email practices, setting NTFS permissions to protect your Web server from attack, and avoiding network worms.
September 15, 2002
For this special issue of Windows & .NET Magazine, we asked you, our readers, to tell us about your product preferences. By voting for your favorites in our first Readers' Choice Awards survey, you have provided valuable feedback from the front lines.
September 2002
In the September 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine, find out how to plan for and test your Win2K recovery procedures, explore specific techniques and tools for repairing and recovering AD, learn how to use XP's System Restore utility, and more.
August 2002
The August 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine gives you techniques to ensure maximum uptime of your Active Directory-based network. Also, learn from real-world examples how to design an AD model that fits your environment.
July 2002
The July 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine gives you the information you need to configure a high-availability file server, Web server, or DNS Server.
June 2002
The June 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine shows you how to use Win2K Routing and Remote Access and PPTP or IPSec to secure 802.11 wireless networks. Also, we share a solution to give your mobile users continuous access to Exchange Server data.
May 2002
The May 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine covers Remote Administration. Learn how to choose remote administration tools and the benefits of XP's Help and support features. We also share a Perl script to help you save time and reduce costs.
April 2002
The April 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine covers how Microsoft .NET products help make e-commerce easy. Learn what .NET Web Server can and can't do, and discover how .NET Passport can ease account management burdens and help keep online customers.
March 2002
The March 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine covers performance. Learn how to modify Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to speed up GPO processing, how Win2K stores and applies GPO settings, and how to design an effective Group Policy infrastructure.
February 2002
The February 2002 issue of Windows & .NET Magazine covers Microsoft's three system management offerings. Learn how Systems Management Server, IntelliMirror, and Microsoft Operations Manager can help you take control of your network.
January 2002
In the January 2002 issue of Windows and .NET Magazine, our authors give you 50 tips to help keep you sharp. Learn how to install updated Win2K Support tools, how to get Norton AntiVirus Email Protection to work with Office XP's Outlook version, and more. We also answer your questions about Microsoft Exchange Server, Outlook, IIS, and SQL Server.
December 2001
The December 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine covers network infrastructure. Learn about the 802.11 WLAN standard’s security weaknesses and why the confidential data you send over your wireless network might not be secure. Also, discover several BIND settings to help boost security and discover the tools Microsoft is providing that help vendors use only the Windows components they need in a server appliance.
November 15, 2001
The November 15, 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine covers Web Services, a key component of .NET. We tell you about some of the new protocols and standards that Web Services offers. We’ll explore how Web Services can both simplify your life and present some new challenges. You also learn how Microsoft’s bCentral can help a small business quickly and easily create and manage a Web site.
November 2001
The November 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine covers scripting. We show you how to create a script that automates adding users to your Windows NT 4.0 domain. Also, learn some tips to help you simplify desktop deployment, and learn how an author used a Perl script to catch a PC-parts burglar.
October 2001
The October 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine covers Windows XP. We explore XP’s features to help you determine whether you should upgrade your corporate desktop to XP. Learn about Automate Updates, Automated System Recovery, Windows Messenger, Network Diagnostics, and more new XP features.
September 15, 2001
The September 15, 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine highlights connectivity. To help you choose which protocol to use to set up your server, we discuss how PPTP and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) work. We also explore Secure Shell (SSH), a protocol for establishing secure connections over insecure networks that offers a solution to Telnet’s security problems.
September 2001
In the September 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover Microsoft IIS and the Internet.
We provide you with reasons it’s time for you to migrate from IIS 4.0 to IIS 5.0 and give you tips and resources to help you make a smooth transition from IIS 4.0 to IIS 5.0. We explore Win2K’s Network Load Balancing (NLB), a clustering technology that balances the network traffic of IP-based applications, and dispel some common myths about load balancing and NLB.
August 2001
In the August 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover disaster prevention and recovery. We tell you how to choose between the Emergency Repair Disk, Safe Mode, and the Recovery Console when something goes wrong in Win2K. We discuss disaster-recovering planning to help you prepare to successfully recover from an AD failure. We also tell you what information you need to back up and which recovery method will help you get AD back online.
July 2001
In the July 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover Active Directory. We show you how to build the DNS structure you need to make the most of AD. We also tell you how single-domain administrators can migrate their Windows NT infrastructure to Win2K and make the switch to AD.
Summer 2001
In the June 15, 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover Win2K and Microsoft .NET enterprise servers. We tell you how Microsoft has revitalized its server product family to increase scalability and interoperability and move into the enterprise. We show you the security technologies and design principles you'll need to plan your .NET infrastructure, and we give you tips for deploying Mobile Information 2001 Server. We tell you about the new SharePoint portal server and its hardware requirements, and we explain why you might want to use SharePoint instead of public folders for document sharing and management.
June 2001
In the June 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover the Windows Datacenter Program, Microsoft's collaboration with several OEMs to deliver and support Win2K Datacenter Server. Hewlett-Packard developed a list of best practices for Datacenter customers, and we share their experiences with you to help you determine how you can use Datacenter. We also tell you the difference between scaling up and scaling out and stateful and stateless applications.
May 2001
In the May 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover performance. We show you how to use NT's native tools to improve the performance of your NT systems. We cover Exchange Server hardware, design, and operation and tell you how these basics form the foundation for solid performance. We help you make sense of benchmarks, and we discuss Exchange 2000 and AD. We provide 10 tuning tips to help you boost SQL Server performance. Finally, we advise you about designing and configuring high-performance Web sites in an IIS environment.
April 2001
In the April 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we cover remote administration on Windows-based networks. We tell you about remote administration through Win2K Server Terminal Services and give you suggestions for remotely administering the rest of your network. We discuss Win2K's Telnet service, and we provide information about five utilities for Win2K and five utilities for Windows NT that will help make remote administration easier for you.
Spring 2001
In the March 15, 2001, issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we tell you about the next major release of Windows 2000, code-named Whistler, which will incorporate the functionality of Win2K, Windows NT, and Windows 9x code bases. We'll discuss Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional Edition, the two client versions Microsoft plans to release. We'll also tell you about the changes the upgrade will bring on the server side.
March 2001
In the March 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we help you develop a game plan for acquiring certification as an IT professional. We cover MCSE and elective exam options, tell you how to choose an instructor or training center, and discuss peer-to-peer support forums. Finally, we tell you how to prevent your MCSE certification from becoming obsolete by updating your Windows NT 4.0 track designation and retesting on the Win2K track.
February 2001
In the February 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we tell you about Exchange 2000 management requirements, the need for a management framework, Win2K MMC consoles, and Exchange Server sites. We talk about Exchange 2000's identity as a .NET server, and we cover Exchange's core architectural features and how they enable workflow processes.
January 2001
In the January 2001 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we begin the new year by sharing authors' favorite tips and tricks for Win2K and Windows NT. We tell you strategies for using the registry to solve functionality problems, and we explain how to back up your registry keys before you change them. We also answer your questions about Microsoft Exchange Server, SQL Server, and IIS.
December 2000
In the December 2000 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we tell you about Win2K Datacenter Server and how this powerful system competes with its UNIX rivals. We discuss how AppCenter 2000 can help you manage Web sites easily. We also talk about Intel's Itanium and AMD's Sledgehammer 64-bit processors, which the companies plan to release in 2001.
Winter 2000
In the Winter 2000 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we tell you how to experience the power of Win2K Pro and get the most out of your Win2K Pro installation. We show you how to use Win2K hotfixes to remedy the problems that remain after Service Pack 1. We also discuss ways for Windows 9x users to translate their skills to the new OS.
November 2000
In the November issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we focus on high availability. We cover high-availability clustering solutions-—Microsoft Cluster Services, Network Load Balancing, Component Load Balancing, and Application Center. We also tell you the hardware and software components that can provide a strong base for a reliable high-availability system.
October 2000
In the October issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we focus on Security, and we give you a range of methods to protect your systems and servers from attack. We cover ISA Server arrays and policies and SQL Server enterprise security, and we show you effective Win2K and NT access-control methods. We tell you why you need LAN-based security and how to use IPSec to protect your LAN resources, and we show you how to create and test customized IPSec policies. We discuss how Win2K Server lets you create remote access policies that give you more control over RAS connections, and we cover Internet email encryption with Exchange Server. Finally, we tell you about Win2K and Exchange 2000 security and show you updated IIS security tools.
September 2000
In the September issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we focus on building your Active Directory infrastructure. We help you decide how many domains you need and what your site topology should be, and we show you the AD Sizer tool so you can determine the domain controller hardware your AD design requires. We identify Win2K network components you need to monitor and tell you what features to look for in a monitoring tool. We cover the AD Delegation of Control Wizard so you can leverage Win2K's ability to delegate your enterprise's management and support tasks. Finally, we show you how to build and test a large AD.
August 2000
In the August issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we profile Push, an application service provider (ASP) that uses Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (WTS) and Citrix MetaFrame to deliver applications to its customers. We highlight the challenges that Push has faced and overcome in application service provision. We also take a look inside the Terminal Services toolkit and show you which tools can help you control user sessions, manage connection settings, and stop runaway applications.
July 2000
This month in Windows 2000 Magazine, we help you recover from system disasters and give you tips about disaster prevention. We cover Windows 2000's built-in disaster-recovery tools and features that make system repair easier than before. We explain recovery procedures for common Win2K problems and list Win2K recovery resources and utilities. We show you how to carry your e-business onto the Internet safely and competitively with Redundant IP Routing. Finally, we explain what you need to know to pick the best storage solution for your environment using Ntbackup in Win2K or Windows NT. We provide a list of undocumented Ntbackup Registry keys, suggestions for using Win2K Backup Wizards, and information about a bug fix for using Ntbackup with Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5.
Summer 2000
The Summer 2000 issue of Windows 2000 Magazine highlights Windows 2000 Professional. To begin, we cover Win2K Pro’s features and fill you in on why the OS is the best Windows desktop OS for business and mobile users. We help you decide if your system is ready for the jump to Win2K Pro and also give you three reasons why you should migrate your laptop to the OS. We explain how to leverage Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) in the OS. We detail how Win2K Pro lets you connect peripheral devices that offer speed, convenience, and innovation. We show you how to plan, create, and maintain a multi-OS Win2K system. We also tell you how to use Win2K Pro to set up a home network.
June 2000
In this issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we help you sort out your storage options. We cover dynamic disks, one of Windows 2000’s (Win2K’s) data-storage enhancements, and how they improve storage manageability in Win2K. We show you how to use Windows 2000 Server’s (Win2K Server’s) Remote Storage Service (RSS) to manage hierarchical storage. We explain the fundamentals of Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN), and help you find out which of these data-storage solutions meets your needs. Finally, we go further into SAN topology and detail how SANs enhance data manageability and accessibility without adding high overhead costs.
May 2000
This month in Windows 2000 Magazine, we take a closer look at remote administration. We tell you which Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Resource Kit tools to use to remotely administer your Windows NT 4.0 system. We give you information about Web Administrator 2.0, a tool that lets you use HTML Internet browsers running on Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX to remotely administer NT servers. We also cover how to use Microsoft Remote Installation Services to remotely install Windows 2000 Professional.
April 2000
This month in Windows 2000 Magazine, we give you tips about how to orchestrate your network’s performance. You’ll read about how to measure and manage your Windows NT Workstation 4.0 application performance and discover useful tools that can help you with your performance problems. You’ll learn how you can employ a Web server load balancer to improve your Web site’s performance and availability. You’ll also read about Exchange 2000 Server’s improvements and how they effect performance.
March 2000
This month in Windows 2000 Magazine, we discuss software that meets your videoconferencing needs. We introduce you to Microsoft's Conferencing Services, a full desktop conferencing solution that the company includes in Exchange 2000 Server (formerly code-named Platinum). We also discuss Microsoft's NetMeeting and show you how you can use it on your LAN as a Help desk tool.
February 2000
Microsoft will soon be releasing Windows 2000 (Win2K). But is it wise to make the move right away? In the February issue of Windows 2000 Magazine, we help you decide whether Win2K migration is right for your environment. We include a list of 10 reasons to migrate and 10 reasons to wait. We show you how to easily upgrade your domain controllers. We identify Win2K’s DNS requirements and provide you with three UNIX DNS and Win2K integration options. Finally, we give you insight into Win2K Terminal Services vs. Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition (WTS) licensing.
January 2000
In the January issue of Windows NT Magazine, we give you the details about Microsoft Office 2000. We help you decide if it’s worth your time and money to upgrade to Office 2000, and we give you a list of handy Office 2000 enterprise-planning resources. We show you how Office 2000’s new features integrate with Microsoft BackOffice. You also discover how to use Office 2000’s Web-publishing tools to create your own Web site.
December 1999
This month, Windows NT Magazine highlights network interoperability. We’ll fill you in on Babylon, Microsoft’s newest enterprise interoperability server, which replaces the company’s BackOffice SNA Server product. You’ll find out how to successfully use Windows CE with Windows 2000 (Win2K) and Windows NT networks. We’ll also cover the basics of Single sign-on (SSO) and provide SSO solutions for Win2K and NT.
Winter 1999
Microsoft will soon be releasing its latest OS, Windows 2000 (Win2K). Is it worth the wait? In the Winter issue of Windows NT Magazine, we help you decide if this OS is right for you. We give you an overview of Win2K, including how it differs from Windows NT 4.0. We provide a glossary of Win2K terms and acronyms that you'll come across as you start to use the OS. We highlight Win2K's most anticipated new feature-Active Directory(AD). We discuss how to deploy Windows 2000 Professional (Win2K Pro). And we also update Win2K's security architecture.
November 1999
This month, Windows NT Magazine provides information about how to make your organization more scalable. You’ll learn about how Profusion’s architecture helps NT scale to 8-way systems. We’ll fill you in on Microsoft’s scalability enhancements for memory, storage subsystems, SMP, and directory services in Windows 2000 (Win2K). And while we’re on that track, we’ll also update you on enhancements in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. We’ll end our scalability discussion with a look at how a Boston-based medical group improved the accessibility and organization of its mission-critical data.
October 1999
Security is an ongoing process that you shouldn’t neglect. This month, Windows NT Magazine gives you advice about how to be proactive and secure your systems from attackers. You’ll discover tools that will fuel your firewall and help you find security holes before intruders find them. You’ll read about inexpensive and free tools that you need in your security toolkit. We’ll fill you in on Kerberos, the default authentication protocol in Windows 2000 (Win2K). You’ll find out about smart cards and how to start using them in Win2K for logon, email encryption, Web access, and more. We’ll show you how to maximize your Microsoft Proxy Server security. Finally, you’ll figure out how to use sharing to enhance security on your network.
September 1999
This month, Windows NT Magazine gives you tips on how to reduce your TCO. We'll introduce you to Group Policy, a new Windows 2000 technology that lets you take granular control of your users' desktops. We'll show you how to tweak single-user applications so they work with Terminal Server. You'll learn how to use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit to automatically configure your network. And to close our discussion about TCO, we'll update you on features that ZENworks for Netware 5 offers.
August 1999
The list of available professional certifications is long, but which is the right one for you? How many do you need? This month, Windows NT Magazine helps you sort out the various certifications you can obtain. You'll learn about the new Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification and discover whether it's worthwhile. You'll find out about A+ Certification, which qualifies the competency of entry-level IT service technicians. We'll compare and contrast adaptive testing and fixed-length testing. To wrap up our training and certification coverage, we'll introduce you to eight new courses to help smooth your transition to Windows 2000 (Win2K).
July 1999
This month, Windows NT Magazine offers tips to help you get the most out of your NT workstations. You'll learn how to successfully configure and manage a muli-OS environment. We'll put the spotlight on NT Workstation and show you tweaks to maximize network performance. We'll highlight the Z.E.N.works Starter Pack, a new network-management product that Novell NetWare Client 4.6 for Windows NT features. And with the arrival of Windows 2000 just around the corner, we'll look at the OS's management technology.
June 1999
Maintaining highly available services and applications is crucial to any network. This month, Windows NT Magazine provides tips on how to ensure high availability. You'll discover how the Windows NT Load Balancing Service can provide reliability and scalability for server applications. We'll show you how to set up a high-availability Web site using Microsoft Cluster Server and Internet Information Server 4.0. You'll also learn that although clustering inproves a Microsoft Exchange Server system's availability, clustering isn't a fail-safe solution.
Summer 1999
The time has come again for our editors to pick from the thousands of Windows NT products on the market and narrow down the ones they found to be the most helpful. In this special Summer issue, our editors present their favorite NT products for 1998.
May 1999
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition is gaining popularity with systems administrators as a reliable thin-client product. This month, Windows NT Magazine shows you how the OS is fitting into the NT world. You'll learn about undocumented command-line tools. You'll drill down further to see how Terminal Server's RDP and WinFrame's ICA protocols compete with and complement one another. And we'll show you what to expect in Terminal Server's Service Pack 4 and in Windows 2000 Server. To round out our thin-client discussion, we compare and contrast Windows terminals and network computers.
April 1999
Many Windows applications still require network administrators to visit individual desktops for user configuration. In this month's Windows NT Magazine, you'll learn how to use system policy files, disk-cloning software, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) to automate software deployment. You'll also learn how Microsoft's Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) simplifies a uniform customized Internet Explorer installation throughout your enterprise. Deploy with care, however: Software copyright violations carry strict penalties!
March 1999
Everyone wants Windows NT servers and workstations to run as fast as possible. This month, Windows NT Magazine shows you how to coax the best performance out of your NT solution. You'll learn the basics of WINS and DHCP preventive maintenance, as well as the fundamentals of network segmentation. By grouping similar disk activities and tailoring your storage methods, you can improve NT's overall performance.
February 1999
Retail on the Web is flourishing. This month, Windows NT
Magazine shows you how to establish an Internet storefront. You'll learn the basics of electronic data interchange and digital signature technology. By combining CyberCash, a powerful freeware program to help you maintain the security of your online transactions, with Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Commerce Edition's tools for simplifying your Web-based business, you can find success on the Internet.
January 1999
Getting the most from your IS architecture is often what sets your organization apart from your competition. Using Windows NT to its fullest potential can help you gain that competitive advantage. This month, Windows NT Magazine looks at 10 companies in industries ranging from health care to natural resources that are using NT in unique and innovative ways. From the far reaches of Australia to Sweden, these innovators are making the most of NT.
December 1998
Just when NT has begun to gain credibility as an enterprise OS, Microsoft insists on subsuming NT under the Windows brand. But is NT Windows? Not really. Mark Russinovich, a well-respected internals expert, proves that NT is directly descended from VMS, an established enterprise OS. In addition, Russinovich demonstrates some important resemblances between NT and its enterprise rival, UNIX.
November 1998
Windows NT 5.0 offers many new and enhanced network services that support and improve the functionality of your computing infrastructure. In this issue of Windows NT Magazine, you get an in-depth view of what network management in NT 5.0 will look like. You'll learn about NT 5.0's new and improved networking features and how to implement Quality of Service in your NT 5.0 network to effectively prioritize data traffic flow, allocate bandwidth and resources, and enforce security.
October 1998
In the past year, Windows NT has gained popularity not only with systems administrators but also with hackers. This month, Windows NT Magazine exposes NT's top security problems and gives you insight on how to protect your NT 4.0 and your future NT 5.0 network. By combining traditional security measures, such as auditing and encryption, with new tools, such as Service Pack 4's new Security Configuration Editor and Proxy Server 2.0, you can take a preventive rather than reactive approach to NT security.
September 1998
SQL Server 7.0 includes significant changes to improve its scalability, performance, and ease of use. To achieve these changes, Microsoft went back to the drawing board and made substantial improvements to the software's core database engine. This month, Windows NT Magazine takes a close look at several of SQL Server 7.0's new features, including improved data warehousing and OLAP support, enhanced data access, new tools and wizards for performing day-to-day administrative tasks, and support for the Windows 9x platform.
August 1998
Each version of Windows NT offers new functionality that can help systems administrators manage their networks. Accompanying NT’s fast-paced innovation are impressive advances in hardware technology. This month, Windows NT Magazine examines the rapidly changing hardware market with a look at NT Server 5.0’s hardware specifications, an overview of innovations in business server development for NT 5.0, and a peek at the future of NT hardware.
July 1998
The number of business-critical applications and databases that run on Windows NT continues to grow, heightening the importance of systems management in NT environments. This month, Windows NT Magazine explores the expanding world of NT systems management with an overview of the history and nature of the total cost of ownership (TCO) trend, a guide to enterprise systems management tools, and a look at how Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 and NT 5.0 will work together to support increasingly large and heterogeneous NT environments.
June 1998
Clustering has come of age. Today's Windows NT clustering technology can improve the availability and scalability of NT systems while meeting increasing market demand for a variety of solutions. This month, Windows NT Magazine explores NT clustering's future and present, with a prediction of the direction NT clustering will follow into tomorrow and beyond. Eight case studies highlight real-world NT clustering implementation, and we provide a review of storage and storage management solutions for NT clusters.
May 1998
Windows NT doesn't come optimized out of the box; you have to make some modifications and adjustments to fine-tune the OS and BackOffice components for your network environment. This month, Windows NT Magazine gives you tips to optimize your NT systems and applications for peak performance.
April 1998
Do you want to avoid maintaining multiple logons and multiple directory entries for each network user? Do you need a directory services solution now, but don't have the time, resources, or inclination to write custom applications? If you answered yes to either question, you can find a solution with metadirectory products currently on the market. This issue explores four metadirectory products: NetVision's Synchronicity for NT, Novell's NDS for NT, Netscape's Directory Server 3.0, and Zoomit's VIA.
March 1998
The need for Windows NT expertise opens a world of possibilities for qualified IS professionals. But what specific qualifications set you apart? This month, Windows NT Magazine presents a guide to NT training: perspectives on the value of certification as an MCSE, suggestions for targeting training, tips for passing Microsoft exams, and information about training options.
February 1998
Meet Windows NT 5.0 halfway. You can take advantage of some NT 5.0 features that are available now and head off some of the hassles of a full migration. This issue gives you 10 ways to get ready for NT 5.0 and shows how to dive into Dfs and Windows Scripting Host.
January 1998
More and more organizations are finding unique and innovative ways to use Windows NT and NT-related products. This month, Windows NT Magazine looks at five companies that have developed innovative NT-based solutions in industries ranging from banking to healthcare, and asks columnists to discuss NT-related products that were influential in 1997 and to predict what NT-related products will be influential in 1998.
December 1997
NT's future lies both in the enterprise and in the small business. Just as Microsoft was unveiling the large-scale capabilities of NT 5.0 and introducing the Zero Administration Windows (ZAW) initiative (to decrease the cost of enterprise network administration), Microsoft also announced Small Business Server (SBS). This month's focus is on NT 5.0's features, ZAW's potential, and SBS's expansion of NT's boundaries.
November 1997
Performance is a primary criterion for evaluating file servers. Which operating system--NT Server 4.0 or NetWare 4.1--captures a decisive victory on the file-sharing performance racetrack? The margin of the victory may surprise you.
October 1997
As Windows NT gains acceptance as an enterprise OS, interest in breaking its security becomes an obsession for hackers everywhere. Can you secure your NT systems? This issue answers that question by explaining the new NT 5.0 security model (Kerberos), how to use digital certificates for Web security, what options besides service packs are available, and how to protect email. NT security isn't impossible--NT is as secure as you make it.
September 1997
How much of an application runs on the workstation determines a client's fatness. Fat increases Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) because of the maintenance required to keep the client workstation running. Today, organizations face a choice of several NT client strategies: thin, lean, and fat. What do these terms really mean, and how do you make the best decision for your enterprise?
August 1997
The newcomer to NT networking, Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS, formerly Steelhead), makes existing routing tasks easier and faster and adds single-seat router administration, support for Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), integration with Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), and packet filtering. This month's networking focus digs into RRAS and hits on network performance, x2 and ISDN, and host access via RAS.
July 1997
Collaborative computing consists of several technologies and processes for short-circuiting the isolation of individual employees and constructing a new, cooperative business model. The basis of collaborative computing is that employees are resources, not islands, and to get the best results, you need to put the resources together in the most efficient way.
June 1997
Today's NT clustering solutions solve one business computing problem: availability. By replicating data, applications, and even entire systems, clustering lets two or more systems watch each other's back and take over the workload (user connections, applications, and services) in case one system fails. This issue will review the types of clustering solutions currently available, categorize clustering solutions, and illustrate what types of business computing scenarios call for clustering.
May 1997
From taking advantage of Windows NT's built-in features to implementing third-party software, the range of NT systems management tools gives you a lot to think about when choosing the right tools to manage your network. In this issue, we present a cross-section of systems management tools and discover that no one package offers a complete management solution. To help you sort through the assortment of options, we'll show you the features of several packages so you can assemble a set of systems management tools to fit your needs.
April 1997
Optimizing BackOffice for your environment can become a full-time occupation--fortunately, it doesn't have to. This month, we bring you more than 100 techniques, tips, and tricks to speed your disk, accelerate your network, and enhance your SQL Server, Internet Information Server, and Systems Management Server.
March 1997
To conquer the enterprise, Windows NT must connect to and coexist with other system types. This issue explores how you can bring NT together with Novell NetWare servers, IBM hosts, and (of course) those ubiquitous UNIX systems to create an integrated IS environment.
February 1997
Just when you thought you had time to really dig into Windows NT 4.0, here comes a whole new version that will change everything--or at least everything important. NT 5.0 will be very different from 4.0, mainly because of a change in the user interface and an X.500-like directory service, Active Directory. Although NT 5.0 isn't Cairo many aspects of Cairo will be part of NT 5.0. The Internet's importance in NT 5.0 will expand as the Web is the basis of Microsoft's plan for the future. Here's a peek into the future of NT so you can prepare for the changes.
January 1997
Windows NT fills its enterprise mission because of the versatility of its native capabilities and the third-party products that complement it. It's hip to be versatile, and our editors found plenty of versatility in the NT products that made their way into the enterprise in 1996. So, in this first annual review, we present our favorite NT products for 1996. And we're proud to profile some hip organizations that took advantage of NT's versatility and lots of third-party products to design some dazzlingly innovative NT implementations.
December 1996
A shrinkwrapped package of enterprise-oriented applications is no longer a new concept for PC environments, as was the case when Microsoft introduced the BackOffice suite. Suites now abound. So whether you consider a suite for one or more of its components or for the whole package, you need a guide to strengths, weaknesses, and suitability. This month highlights our continuing coverage of back office alternatives.
November 1996
This month, the Windows NT Magazine Lab begins to address the complex issue of NT scaleability. We start ongoing coverage by testing Exchange Server's ability to scale on a high-end NT platform. Focusing on CPU and memory use, we explain our test environment, client/server configurations, and findings with real-world configurations so that you know what to expect from the same boxes in your environment.
October 1996
Right out of the box? No. If you're aware of NT's vulnerable areas and some security strategies? Yes. To help you decide whether NT is secure enough for your enterprise, this month's focus evaluates NT's security features, tests what a hacker can do to a typically configured system, and guides you through security auditing, choosing the most secure NT file system, and securing Microsoft Exchange email.
September 1996
Windows NT lays the foundation for building Internet and intranet (I-Net) applications. Because an overwhelming number of NT Web server products are competing for acceptance, we compare them feature by feature. Because new I-Net standards, capabilities, and needs are evolving all the time, this month's focus articles explain some NT 4.0 I-Net technologies and demonstrate how to take advantage of them.
August 1996
When you rely on computers to run your business, failure is not an option. Is Windows NT reliable enough for mission-critical applications? What does the emergence of NT cluster capability mean to anyone asking that question? This month, Windows NT Magazine evaluates NT availability options that can keep your company up--even during a failure.
July 1996
Before you seek training to improve your professional marketability or before you send your IS department to a class to upgrade support capability, you need to be sure the benefits of training outweigh the price. Windows NT Magazine examines ways to get training, asks MCSEs how they earned certification, and reports what recruiters say an MCSE can expect to earn. And before you decide to buy technical support, you need to know the options, their cost, and what service level to expect.
June 1996
The power of the Internet and intranets has hit the major players in the software development industry full force. Internet and intranet integration for all application development tools is now a must. Recent announcements such as ActiveX, Nashville, SuiteSpot, and Internet Connection Server underscore this trend.
May 1996
Take your enterprise anywhere you want to go. Windows NT lets you work away from the office, keep in touch via email, and coordinate copies of your documents with those on the system. This month, we look at laptop computing, Exchange for remote users, modems, ISDN, Remote Access Service, and more.
April 1996
Wondering just how Windows NT 4.0 shapes up against NT 3.51? This issue tells you what's hot and what's not in the latest NT release.
March 1996
New applications for Windows NT are moving multimedia from high-end workstations onto your desktop. This issue looks at the impact Windows NT is having on the multimedia industry.
February 1996
Are you trying to figure out how to develop applications
in Windows NT? This issue will show you some of the highlights of data access, Visual Basic, Windows NT Server, and more.
January 1996
Do all the advancements in communications technologies for your enterprise have you confused? This issue looks at telephony, ISDN, RAS, and more.
December 1995
Does your environment have a variety of different platforms--NetWare, UNIX, AS/400, Mac, DOS/Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT? Should you migrate to NT, or can you connect and coexist? This month, we discuss migration and coexistence issues for Windows NT.
November 1995
What is groupware? Trying to decide whether Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, or Collabra Share is the best choice for your company? Theory and practice meet in this issue.
October 1995
In the good old days, SAs never got calls to fix broken mice, sound card conflicts, modem installation problems, out-of-memory errors, and worse. Every dumb terminal was the same: reliable, uncomplicated, and manageable. Those days are gone. Now you need special software tools to even identify the problem, let alone fix it.
September 1995
Choose the WebDev path that's right for you: The Web Site Quick Path is fast and easy. The Web Site Complete Path creates a solid foundation for continued Web development.