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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.


Observer Suite 7.0b

By Marty Scher, 02/28/2001

A family of features for network analysis.

God from a Machine

By David Chernicoff, 02/28/2001

Are you sure the source of unexpected solutions for your customers?

Default Names of Desktop Objects

By Bob Chronister, 02/28/2001

Learn how to use the registry to change the default names of several desktop objects.

A WinGate Name-Resolution Problem

By Sean Daily, 02/28/2001

Discover how a WinGate proxy application running on Windows NT Server 4.0 might interfere with name resolution.

Dig Deeper

By Tony Redmond, 02/28/2001

Visit these sources for more information about using Exchange 2000's new interface.

Managing Exchange 2000, Part 3

By Tony Redmond, 02/28/2001

Exchange 2000's new programming interfaces let you manage the program the way you want.

VBScript Viruses

By Readers, 02/28/2001

One reader shares some tips for safeguarding against VBScript-related viruses.

SP6a Uninstallation Woes

By Readers, 02/28/2001

One reader shares an important tip for readers who need to uninstall service packs.

1U Rack-Mount Servers

By Ed Roth, 02/28/2001

Learn what you need to know and who to talk to when sizing up 1U rack-mount servers.

An IBM ThinkPad Hibernation Glitch

By Sean Daily, 02/28/2001

Find out how to wake a sleeping IBM ThinkPad from its long-term hibernation.

Working with IIS 5.0 Logs

By Ken Spencer, 02/28/2001

Want to move Web site log data into a SQL Server database without compromising site performance? Here's how.

Boot.ini Switches

By Bob Chronister, 02/28/2001

Learn about boot.ini switches and their uses.

Scavenging Stale DNS Records

By Mark Minasi, 02/28/2001

Win2K DDNS gives you a way to delete old records from the DNS database.

10 Steps for Replacing Your Aging PDC

By Melissa Mendick, 02/28/2001

The author shares the steps she took to replace her aging PDC with a new one, all without the help of a BDC.

New Scripting Console

By Readers, 02/28/2001

Find out about the JavaScript console in Netscape Communicator and how it compares with the same tool in Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Monitoring Network Traffic

By Ed Wilson, 02/28/2001

Meet Network Monitor, and learn some tips for getting the most out of this utility.

A Terminal Services RAS Solution

By Sean Daily, 02/28/2001

Find out how you can use the Rdpclip utility to transfer files between Windows 2000 terminal servers and their clients.

Going Wireless

By Tao Zhou, 02/28/2001

Wireless Application Protocol and Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server bring the Web and applications to handheld devices.

Licensing Woes

By Sean Daily, 02/28/2001

Terminal Services are plagued with ill-conceived licensing policies that can wreak havoc on the life of an unwary administrator.

Quadruple Boot and More

By Readers, 02/28/2001

One reader shares his tips for configuring a system to run multiple OSs securely.

Valuable Resources for Hardware Shoppers

By John D. Ruley, 02/28/2001

Check these resources for help with your hardware-buying decision.

Managing NT Event Logs

By Paul Niser, 02/28/2001

Before you enable Exchange Server 5.5 diagnostics logging, determine whether you need to make some configuration changes to your Windows NT event logs.

Ecora Application Server

By Rodney Landrum, 02/28/2001

A hardware and Web application solution for documenting your servers in minutes.

Logon and Logoff Savior

By Readers, 02/28/2001

Find out the benefits of using Win2K's Run As command.

Intel and AMD Battle for the Server

By Michael Otey, 02/28/2001

Having gained respect on the desktop, AMD sets its sites on producing chips for multiprocessor server systems.

Norton AntiVirus Scanning Methods

By Bob Chronister, 02/28/2001

Pick up some tips for preventing viruses, especially email viruses, from sneaking past Norton AntiVirus.

Exchange Server Management and Monitoring Tools

By Jonathan Chau, 02/28/2001

Discover which of the six reviewed products would work best in your network to ensure the smooth operation of your organization's Microsoft Exchange Server system.

ISPs and UCE

By Sean Daily, 02/28/2001

Find out how most ISPs handle unsolicited commercial email (UCE).

NTFS Alternate Data Streams

By Denis Zenkin, 02/28/2001

Malicious users can easily take advantage of NTFS's alternate data streams. Will this breeding ground for computer viruses become a nightmare for Win2K users?

Tweak UI 1.33 Features

By Michael Otey, 02/28/2001

The powerful Tweak UI lets you customize your Win2K desktop and your system's usability settings. Here are Tweak UI's coolest features.

WinZip Alternative

By Readers, 02/28/2001

Learn about eFront Media's PowerArchiver 2001, a powerful alternative to WinZip.

Delete Tempsetup.txt

By Readers, 02/28/2001

Learn about a sensitive file left on systems after you install Windows 2000 Professional.

In a Jam

By Tony Redmond, 02/28/2001

Follow these suggestions to prevent your event logs from overflowing.

Synchronizing .mdb Files

By Readers, 02/28/2001

Discover how to synchronize Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) files when you store the files in an offline folder.

Choosing a New Win2K Pro System

By John D. Ruley, 02/28/2001

A new generation of faster processors can complicate your choice of a new system.

Whistler Comes Together

By Michael Otey, 02/28/2001

Preview the most significant changes slated for the client and server sides of Whistler.

Diagnostics Logging in Exchange Server 5.5

By Paul Niser, 02/28/2001

Delve into Exchange Server 5.5 diagnostics logging, which monitors changes to Exchange Server objects in the Directory Service and helps you bump up your security level.

Service Pack Management

By Joshua Orrison, 02/28/2001

Specialized service pack management programs can save you valuable time and energy.

Fast EtherChannel Setup

By Bob Chronister, 02/28/2001

Find out how to add gigabit Ethernet capability to older systems.

Storage Resource Manager Enterprise Edition

By Barry Shilmover, 02/28/2001

Easily and quickly solve your storage infrastructure management woes.


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