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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.


Disk Quotas

By Kathy Ivens, 12/16/2002

Learn to regulate and monitor hard disk use.

Scripting Tips & Tricks

By Bob Wells, 12/16/2002

Customize this sample script to your environment, then use it to automatically create new user accounts in AD.

What You Need to Know About .NET Compact Framework

By Readers, 12/16/2002

The .NET Compact Framework enables .NET applications and services to run on interconnected mobile devices.

The Moveuser Utility

By Mark Minasi, 12/16/2002

This tool lets you move or copy an account profile to another local account profile or to a domain profile.

2 Servers Are Better Than 4

By Mark Weitz, 12/16/2002

This new software-only fault-tolerant solution can save you money.

Letters to the Editor

By Editors, 12/16/2002

A reader extolls Thomas Eck's "Self-Service Account Administration" in the November 2002 issue, and Ed Roth clarifies disaster recovery for Windows NT 4.0.

SQL Server Tips & Tricks

By Brian Moran, 12/16/2002

Check out these SQL Server timesavers, which you can use with SQL Query Analyzer, SQL Server Profiler, and the command line.

Dr. Bob's Tips & Tricks

By Bob Chronister, 12/16/2002

Use these tips to update your tape and library drivers, access shared resources after you replace a router, forward email from an Exchange server, and resize your system drives.

IIS Tips & Tricks

By Brett Hill, 12/16/2002

Get the lowdown on easy IIS 4.0 installation, mysterious MMC errors, and temporary certificate requests.

Better Email Shortcut 2

By Readers, 12/16/2002

A simple way to create an email shortcut.

What You Need to Know About Linux

By Readers, 12/16/2002

Linux is closing in on Microsoft in categories such as Web serving, file sharing, and edge devices. Learn why more companies are turning to this Windows alternative.

Windows XP Drivers

By Readers, 12/16/2002

Try installing your old drivers before you buy new hardware.

Daily's Tips & Tricks

By Sean Daily, 12/16/2002

Learn about remote file copying, connecting a Macintosh client to a Windows terminal server, changing Exchange Server’s default identification banner, enabling remote connections ...

Recreate Shared Printers on Cluster Server

By Readers, 12/16/2002

A reader troubleshoots a problem with the Print Spooler resource.

Exchange Server Tips & Tricks

By Paul Robichaux, 12/16/2002

Remove an SRS instance, roll back schema changes, force users to view OWA terms and conditions, set limits when adding subfolders to public folders, and more.

Apache Still Dominant Web Server

By Elliot King, 12/16/2002

But IIS might be more prevalent behind the firewall.

Win.NET Server: Time to Upgrade?

By Michael Otey, 12/16/2002

A look at common migration scenarios helps you decide whether Win.NET Server is the way to go.

What's Hot

By Carolyn Mader, 12/16/2002

Readers highlight exceptional products that help them do their jobs.

How the System Counts Bytes

By Kathy Ivens, 12/16/2002

Knowing which activities affect hard disk space will help you stay within disk quota limits.

Outlook Tips & Tricks

By Sue Mosher, 12/16/2002

Use a shortcut to generate a message, locate email signatures in Outlook 2002, and more.

The Soul of Windows

By Mark Smith, 12/16/2002

Now that the Windows OS claims a huge piece of the server market, has Microsoft abandoned the community of Windows users who helped the company succeed in the enterprise?

Virtual Directory Authentication

By Brett Hill, 12/16/2002

IIS virtual directories use one account to connect users; the Microsoft Management Console uses another account to view the virtual directory. Learn how these two accounts ...

Security Tips & Tricks

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/16/2002

Apply these tips & tricks to secure your network.

Use InstallShield for Automatic Setup

By Alex K. Angelopoulos, 12/16/2002

InstallShield-based setup routines let you take advantage of a standard record-and-deploy automation method.

Better Email Shortcut 1

By Readers, 12/16/2002

A simple way to create an email shortcut.

Group Policy Management Tools

By Ed Roth, 12/16/2002

Learn more about products that give you granular control over developing, implementing, and managing GPOs in your organization.

Fault-Tolerant Servers

By Mark Weitz, 12/16/2002

Determine whether clustering or fault tolerance is a better solution for your high-availability server needs.

Storage in a Flash

By Ed Roth, 12/16/2002

USB flash storage devices are compact, easily portable, and can make transferring data between your home and office computers a breeze. Connected Home Office reviews seven popular ...

Understanding the Session Initiation Protocol

By Kieran McCorry, 12/16/2002

To understand how RTC Server works, you need to know about SIP’s basic concepts and components.


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