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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.


Troubleshooting Windows NT Installation

By John Savill, 03/01/1998

Get answers to questions about NT installation and more.

Managing NT Event Logs with Perl for Win32, Part 2

By Bob Wells, 03/01/1998

Investigate a Perl for Win32 script that unlocks the information in the NT event logs.

Where It's AT

By Mark Minasi, 03/01/1998

Learn some tricks for getting the most out of NT's Schedule service.

The Administrator's Toolkit

By Michael D. Reilly, 03/01/1998

Discover essential resources and equip yourself to handle any system challenge.

MCSE+MCIS = Marketability

By Michael D. Reilly, 03/01/1998

The University of Denver merges MCSE certification with its MCIS program.

Managing and Mirroring Backups

By Jonathan Cragle, 03/01/1998

Backup software reviews continue with two products for resource management and data mirroring.

The Fax Stops Here

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

Fax-server coverage concludes with a look at five products.

The Value of the MCSE Credential

By Sean Daily, 03/01/1998

Microsoft's technologies and products are changing-and so is the value of its training and certification programs.

Systems Management Server Customization and Integration

By Greg Sternig, 03/01/1998

Learn how you can use SMS to distribute software to 50,000 users.

Putting Muscle in Your MCSE

By Steve Thomas, 03/01/1998

Good preparation and training will help you gain a competitive edge and separate you from the weak pool of MCSEs.

Spawn of the Hydra

By John Enck, 03/01/1998

The Lab's examination of desktop strategies spotlights three new products.

Puppy Secure Logon System for Windows NT

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

Puppy Secure Logon System for Windows NT is a biometric fingerprint identification system that gives you secure access to NT machines with the touch of a finger.

ATEC98: What's New

By Michael D. Reilly, 03/01/1998

A summary of the ATEC98 guidelines.

Get That Job!

By Ryan Maley, 03/01/1998

10 tips for getting hired.

Training: A Manager's Perspective

By Mark Smith, 03/01/1998

Finding, training, and retaining qualified professionals.

Questions, Answers, and Tips About SQL Server

By Karen Watterson, 03/01/1998

Poll SQL Server systems, preview replication in Sqhinx, use DBCC PSS, and pick up great tips from readers.

SAPS

By John Enck, 03/01/1998

SAPS from SpartaCom USA lets clients share one or more modems connected to their server.

The Lab's Test Environment

By Carlos Bernal, 03/01/1998

Hardware and software in the "Windows NT Magazine" Lab's test environment.

How to Choose a Training Center

By Clayton Johnson, 03/01/1998

Learn how to evaluate whether a training center is right for you.

The MIF: SMS's Workhorse

By Mark Eddins, 03/01/1998

The MIF architectures and identification of groups.

Administering MTS

By Charles Caison, 03/01/1998

MTS lets you run single-user apps as multiuser apps, and provides security, automatic transactions, and easy-to-use interface.

Closing the Messaging and Groupware Gap with Exchange 5.5's Scripting Agent

By Tony Redmond, 03/01/1998

In the race for messaging and groupware market share, Exchange 5.5's Scripting Agent is closing in on Lotus Notes.

Maintaining Oracle SmartClient Workstations with SMS

By Mark B. Cooper, 03/01/1998

Use SMS's utilities to update hundreds of instances of SmartClient.

Exceed 6.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

Exceed 6.0, from Hummingbird Communications, is a 32-bit, fully X11R6-compliant X server and collections of programs and utilities that extend the capabilities of your PC and let ...

ATECs Online

By Robert McIntosh, 03/01/1998

A list of organizations that offer Microsoft-approved online training to help prepare for Windows NT certification.

Planning for Implementing Microsoft Cluster Server

By Brad Cooper, 03/01/1998

Here's how to prepare your network environment before you implement MCS.

RoboHELP 4.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

RoboHELP 4.0 from Blue Sky Software is a complete Help authoring tool.

OnTime Enterprise 4.0

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

OnTime Enterprise 4.0 from Campbell Services provides a platform-independent alternative to scheduling capabilities of Microsoft Outlook and Exchange and gives users remote access ...

How to Make Certification More Valuable

By Clayton Johnson, 03/01/1998

The MCSE program is in need of some improvements.

ATEC98

By Michael D. Reilly, 03/01/1998

Microsoft has changed the Authorized Technical Education Center program. Has convenience become more important than quality?

ISG Navigator

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

ISG Navigator, from International Software Group, is a middleware application that uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to consolidate access to different databases under a ...

The Dollars and Sense of Certification

By Ryan Maley, 03/01/1998

Becoming certified may be expensive, but cerification benefits IS administrators and employers. Find out what certification can do for you.

Ask Dr. Bob Your NT Questions

By Bob Chronister, 03/01/1998

Successfully use Cleansweep and Norton Uninstall Deluxe with NT, and safeguard boot sectors with resource kit apps.

Windows NT Architecture, Part 1

By Mark Russinovich, 03/01/1998

Learn how NT's architecture influences its components and performance.

Certification Roadmap-A Path to Success

By Jordan Ayala, 03/01/1998

A list of basic MCSE core requirements and electives needed to become certified.

Uncovering New Settings in the Registry

By Steve Thomas, 03/01/1998

Enable full SAM database synchronization when NT starts, control logon parameters, and resolve networking issues.

Tap the Educational Resources of User Groups

By Charles Kelly, 03/01/1998

User groups offer an easy way to keep up with technology.

Ravlin 10

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

Ravlin 10, from RedCreek Communications, is a device you can install on your network to encrypt and decrypt traffic over your WAN links.

NT News Network

By Mark Joseph Edwards, 03/01/1998

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.

The Online Alternative

By Robert McIntosh, 03/01/1998

If you've put off classroom training because of its high cost and time requirements, look into online ATEC courses.

ActivePresenter

By Michael P. Deignan, 03/01/1998

ActivePresenter, from Software Publishing, makes publishing presentations on the Web quick and easy.

A Study Guide for Microsoft's TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 Exam

By Emmett Dulaney, 03/01/1998

Although nothing can substitute for real-world, hands-on experience, knowing what to expect can help you pass the TCP/IP exam.

Suggested Study Aids

By Emmett Dulaney, 03/01/1998

Study aids suggested for Exam 70-059: Internetworking with Microstoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Experience Is What Counts

By Clayton Johnson, 03/01/1998

Certification can help you get a job; experience helps you keep it.

Reader to Reader - March 1998

By Readers, 03/01/1998

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

Exam Cram and MCSE Training Guides

By Joe Rudich, 03/01/1998

A review of two sets of self-study options.

PowerSMP Series 4000

By Carlos Bernal, 03/01/1998

Cubix's PowerSMP Series 4000 is a new hardware platform similar to the RemoteServ/IS but offering symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) and uniprocessing power on one platform.

XCACLS

By Mark Minasi, 03/01/1998

Add to file and directory ACLs without replacing permissions.

Training the Microsoft Way

By Jordan Ayala, 03/01/1998

Making the grade and becoming an MCSE requires discipline, determination, and experience, but the payoff can boost your career.

Tackling ISDN, Round Two

By John Enck, 03/01/1998

Why are fast connections always so much trouble?

7 Tips for Highly Effective Monitoring

By Kalen Delaney, 03/01/1998

You need to know these tips for using NT's Perfmon with SQL Server.


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