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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.


Trouble-Free DC Installations

By Ronald Stewart, 05/27/2003

Follow this checklist to ensure a successful DC promotion.

Integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA

By Tim Sammut, 05/27/2003

Discover how to integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA to facilitate user authentication for non-Microsoft network clients.

Disable APIPA on Windows XP Pro and Win2K Pro

By Readers, 05/27/2003

Disable APIPA for selected interfaces on your system without disabling DHCP.

Easier Way to Determine Who Has a File Open

By Readers, 05/27/2003

Winfile lets you determine who has a file open.

Simplifying New Windows XP SP1 Installations

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

You can use slipstreaming to simplify the process of performing new installations of Windows XP and XP SP1.

Going Wireless with Your Mobile Device

By John D. Ruley, 05/27/2003

Find out how to use a wireless network card to surf the Web, browse for files, locate public APs, and make VoIP calls from your mobile device.

Factors that Influence the Speed of Upgrading Exchange 5.5 Databases to Exchange 2000 Databases

By Paul Robichaux, 05/27/2003

Learn what factors speed the process of upgrading your databases to Exchange 2000.

The Magic of Drive Mapping

By Kathy Ivens, 05/27/2003

Mapped drives let users simply point and click to access network resources and can reduce the number of calls to your Help desk.

Failed Cluster

By Readers, 05/27/2003

Discourage your administrators from mapping home directories on their Administrator accounts.

Masters of Your Domain

By Ronald Stewart, 05/27/2003

Review the five Flexible Single-Master Operation roles in an Active Directory domain.

Network Troubleshooting Basics

By Alan Sugano, 05/27/2003

Learn basic techniques to get you through various troubleshooting scenarios.

Rolling Out a Platform for the Future

By Michael Otey, 05/27/2003

To maximize ROI, plan future implementations around the platform that will be current at the time of the rollout.

A Glossary of Standards and Protocols Relevant to Redundant Networks

By John Green, 05/27/2003

Learn about the standards and protocols that comprise the building blocks of network redundancy.

Getting VERITAS Backup Exec to Recognize a New Tape Library

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

A reader runs into a problem upgrading an AIT-2 tape library to an AIT-3 library.

Providing Exchange Server Access to Linux Desktop Computers

By Paul Robichaux, 05/27/2003

Find out how to let your Linux users access Exchange.

Scripts and Primers in the Win2K Scripting Guide

By Michael Otey, 05/27/2003

The Microsoft Windows 2000 Scripting Guide contains hundreds of useful scripting building blocks.

Preventing the Use of Cmd.exe and Batch Files

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

You can tweak the registry to prevent users from running cmd.exe and batch files.

Build Redundancy into Your LAN/WAN

By John Green, 05/27/2003

To build reliable network communications paths, you need to understand how to implement redundant connections.

Disk Recovery Tools

By Michael Otey, 05/27/2003

Prevent a data-loss disaster.

Configuring IIS to Stop Logging Requests for Web Site Graphics

By Brett Hill, 05/27/2003

If you have graphic-intensive Web sites, learn how to prevent IIS from logging requests for graphic files.

Fixing a Time-Synchronization Problem

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

A conflict between the time on clients and servers can cause logon problems.

Antispam Support

By Tony Redmond, 05/27/2003

Exchange Server 2003 offers support for spam block lists.

Are Your Users Getting All They Can from High Screen Resolutions?

By David Chernicoff, 05/27/2003

Many users are stuck in the twentieth century when it comes to making the best use of high screen resolution.

Using Setup Manager to Create a Sysprep.inf File

By Ed Roth, 05/27/2003

Learn how to use Setup Manager to create a sysprep.inf file for deploying an image-based XP installation.

Nltest Revisited

By Mark Minasi, 05/27/2003

This tool is perfect for deleting old SRV records from your domain’s DNS zone.

License Management and Metering Tools

By Tom Iwanski, 05/27/2003

Finding the right license management and metering tool for your organization can be daunting because of the number and variety of tools available. Here’s how to narrow the field.

More on Autosave

By Readers, 05/27/2003

A follow-up to a previous Reader to Reader about Word’s autosave feature.

Remote Control Software

By Readers, 05/27/2003

Offer Remote Assistance to a user’s computer without the user having to request assistance.

Using Ntdsutil to Defrag AD

By Mark England, 05/27/2003

When you need to perform an offline defragmentation of AD, Ntdsutil makes the job easy.

Letters to the Editor

By Editors, 05/27/2003

Readers share their thoughts about Apache and IIS coexistence, using Windows thumbnail preview, and Microsoft's role in serving its customers.

Automatically Audit Access to Files and Folders

By Steve Seguis, 05/27/2003

Over time, permissions on shared files and folders can become unmanageable. Here’s an alternative to manually checking file and folder permissions.

Using Mapped Files for Backups

By Kathy Ivens, 05/27/2003

Backing up data through batch files that take advantage of the Net Use and Xcopy commands gives you the flexibility you need to restore individual files.

Securing Remote Access to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

Learn how to enforce security measures for users who connect to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator from home.

Simple Troubleshooting Tools

By Alan Sugano, 05/27/2003

Learn about some of the best network troubleshooting tools to add to your toolbox.

Manually Granting the Access this computer from the network User Right

By Randy Franklin Smith, 05/27/2003

Learn how to edit a GPO's gpttmpl.inf file to solve a documented problem that causes administrative tools not to work.

What's Hot

By Carolyn Mader, 05/27/2003

Readers tell us about their favorite products.

Adding the EnableUserControl Registry Subkey

By Bob Chronister, 05/27/2003

The EnableUserControl registry value lets users dictate installation parameters in much the same way an administrator can.

Image-Based Windows XP Deployment

By Ed Roth, 05/27/2003

Learn the best techniques for using system images to deploy XP.

Exchange 2003: Ready to Roll

By Tony Redmond, 05/27/2003

Exchange Server 2003 aims to improve manageability, mobility, scalability, security, and client functionality.

The Active Directory Dilemma

By Mark Smith, 05/27/2003

Deploying AD is expensive, but organizations that implement AD’s advanced features will reap many rewards.

Parallel Installation Saves the Day

By Readers, 05/27/2003

A parallel installation fixes a system hive corruption that results from a system crash.

The LDIF Directory Exchange Tool

By Randy Franklin Smith, 05/27/2003

Discover how Win2K's Ldifde and Csvde utilities let you easily import and export directory data for myriad uses.


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Essential Guides

Is your iSCSI "lossy"? The reality is that most off-the-shelf Ethernet hardware deployed for iSCSI can lose packets, resulting in slow performance or application downtime. Learn how to assess your current iSCSI infrastructure and engineer an advanced iSCSI SAN infrastructure.

Web Seminars

What's the best way to keep your network safe from malware? In this web seminar, security expert Greg Shields suggests an alternative method to the traditional blacklisting approach that is common with anti-virus and anti-malware solutions.

eLearning Series

We bring the experts direct to you to share their real-world perspective and expertise. During each event, three sessions stream in real time, so you can learn, ask questions, and get solutions.
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