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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.


Installing HP DeskScan II 2.3

By Rick Gould, 12/01/1996

Installation instructions for both NT 3.51 and 4.0 when installing HP DeskScan II 2.3.

The FAQs of Web Forums

By T.J. Harty, 12/01/1996

If you have a lot of traffic on your Web site, consider setting up a Web conferencing system.

Betting on BackOffice?

By Karen Watterson, 12/01/1996

Choosing a server suite doesn't have to be gambling proposition. Make an informed decision about which companies are in the game and what suite suits you.

Reader to Reader - December 1996

By Readers, 12/01/1996

Share your NT discoveries, comments, problems, solutions, and experiences with products and reach out to other Windows NT Magazine readers (including Microsoft).

Exploring Oracle7 Server for Windows NT

By Karen Watterson, 12/01/1996

Oracle 7.3.2.2 offers important new functions that make it a strong contender among databases for Windows NT.

Deciphering PPTP

By Mark Minasi, 12/01/1996

Dig into the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. This relatively new Internet protocol acts as a poor person's firewall, not a connectivity tool.

Dfs: A Logical View of Physical Resources

By Sean Deuby, 12/01/1996

NT's new directory service introduces NT 5.0 functionality now. With Dfs you can build a name space so your users view only one directory that spans all the file servers and ...

Canvas 5 for Windows NT and Windows 95

By David Em, 12/01/1996

Canvas 5 for Windows NT and Windows 95 from Deneba Software has unifying powerful illustration, page design, typography, image-editing, and digital slide-show presentation tools ...

NT 4.0’s Registry Hives

By Christa Anderson, 12/01/1996

A table that lists the standard NT 4.0 Reigistry hives and their corresponding support files.

DB2 for NT at a Glance and BackOffice Logo Server Requirements

By Elizabeth Lindholm, 12/01/1996

A highlight list of DB2 for NT and the requirements to qualify for Microsoft's BackOffice Server logo.

Tricks & Traps

By Bob Chronister, 12/01/1996

Find answers about NT 4.0 upgrades, CD-ROM drives, extentions, multiple dirives, SCSI devices and problems, Netscape Navigator, and Pentium Pro.

Managing TCP/IP Networks with NTManage

By Mark Joseph Edwards, 12/01/1996

With LANWARE's NTManage, you can improve the security and increase service uptime for most enterprise networks.

Installing an HP ScanJet under Windows NT

By Rick Gould, 12/01/1996

Getting a scanner to work under NT can be challenging. Explore some tips for running image scanners in your NT shop.

NT Security Tips

By Tom Sheldon, 12/01/1996

Prevent attacks on your system by protecting your Administrator account, limiting services, and understanding weak spots in NT's file-and printer-sharing services.

Still Looking for a Bug-Free Computer

By Joel Sloss, 12/01/1996

The Lab Guys share some industry rumors and offer tips on using the right mouse button.

MFC ISAPI Extensions Hit Light Speed, Part 2

By Christa Anderson, 12/01/1996

ISAPI extensions let you create online forms. This month, finish the ISAPI extension you began in Part 1 of this series.

A Fine Companion on the Way to HTML Literacy

By Alex Pournelle, 12/01/1996

If you're a beginner intimidated by the prospect of designing a Web page, or even if you are a veteran Web designer, check out Blue Sky's WEB Office 1.0

EDO RAM

By David Truncale, 12/01/1996

Performance results when using EDO RAM.

Dfs: One Piece of the New Directory Service Solution

By Mark Smith, 12/01/1996

A diagram and descriptions of the key part Dfs plays in NT's new directory service solution.

Getting Started with ULS

By Mark Joseph Edwards, 12/01/1996

ULS is a directory service that lets you locate other network users for NetMeeting conferneces.

Back to the Future

By Mark Smith, 12/01/1996

Can you run your office automation applications from a terminal? Will users live with decreased desktop functionality?

Care and Feeding of the Registry

By Christa Anderson, 12/01/1996

To safely edit your Windows NT Registry, you must know how the Registry is organized, how to back up and restore system files, and how basic editing works.

NT Europe

By Jon Honeyball, 12/01/1996

NI is hotter than predicted.

Is DB2 Right for You?

By Elizabeth Lindholm, 12/01/1996

DB2's options and scalability give it enough of an edge to take on SQL Server in the back office game.

Using SQL Server’s DMO

By Michael Otey, 12/01/1996

Unleash the power and flexibility of SQL Server's DMO functions with SQL Database Monitor.

Glossary (Scanner)

By Rick Gould, 12/01/1996

Scanner intallation terms and definitions.

NT News Network

By Valda Hilley, 12/01/1996

This department focuses on what's new in operating systems, hardware, software, support, scalability, the enterprise and Windows NT's take on the trends in the marketplace.

Extend Your System’s Reach

By Alex Pournelle, 12/01/1996

NT software solutions let any PC on a network do asynchronous communications through a shared port.

Suite Vendor Major Product Line

By Karen Watterson, 12/01/1996

A table of vendors and their products.

Comparing Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.0

By Mark Smith, 12/01/1996

Knowing which OS is faster and under what circumstances can determine which system you deploy.

Microsoft Enables Collaborative Conferencing

By Mark Joseph Edwards, 12/01/1996

Ensure that your employees can work together-wherever they're located. NetMeeting provides application sharing, chat sessions, file transfer, and more.

How NT Protects Its Hives

By Christa Anderson, 12/01/1996

Windows NT has some built-in methods for protecting system hive files.

Dfs vs. DFS

By John Enck, 12/01/1996

Have you wondered why Microsoft's distributed file system product is abbreviated and referenced as "Dfs" instead of "DFS"?

Morphing into Outsourcing

By Elizabeth Lindholm, 12/01/1996

The stage is set for the rise of the indenet, an independent service provider's intranet that hosts a business application that many external subscribers can share.

Netscape and the Suite Scene

By John Enck, 12/01/1996

The BackOffice suite is staking claims on the Internet/intranet, and Netscape's SuiteSpot has its eye on the traditional IS environment. Where have you placed your bet?

Managing SQL Server with VB

By Michael Otey, 12/01/1996

Discover how SQL Server's Distributed Management Objects let you use VB to create custom management tools for SQL Server.

B-Trees and Bitmapped Indexes

By Karen Watterson, 12/01/1996

A new feature of Oracle7 Server for NT is the ability to use B-tree and bitmapped indexes.

Configuring the HP SCSI Adapter

By Rick Gould, 12/01/1996

Step-by-step instructionf for configuring the HP SCSI adapter.

Breaking into the Server Suite Game

By Karen Watterson, 12/01/1996

Other vendors give some alternatives to the big four's offerings.


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