By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004
Dr. Bob offers further advice about getting the most from Serial ATA (SATA) RAID.
By Mark Russinovich, 08/31/2004
Download these free tools, which let you list and kill processes on remote Windows NT 4.0 or later systems.
By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004
To combat viruses without compromising user access, consider a "behavioral management" solution.
By Karen Forster, 08/31/2004
Windows IT Pro: More than the name has changed.
By Paul Thurrott, 08/31/2004
Microsoft has outlined its plans for updating its Windows Server product line for the next several years.
By Tony Redmond, 08/31/2004
Get a basic overview of what's new in the service pack.
By John D. Ruley, 08/31/2004
This device's built-in wireless functionality is particularly impressive.
By Kathy Ivens, 08/31/2004
To diagnose and solve maddening problems that users have while starting their computers, you need to understand the basics of the boot process.
By David Chernicoff, 08/31/2004
Federated Identity Management—an emerging technology that standardizes user authentication—offers a new hope for streamlining collaboration among multiple companies.
By Readers, 08/31/2004
A reader offers 2 tips for restoring objects.
By Readers, 08/31/2004
A reader presents a solution for using reserved words in file and directory names.
By Editors, 08/31/2004
Editors share insights from their conversations with industry vendors.
By Carolyn Mader, 08/31/2004
Readers highlight favorite products: Codework Browse Control, Wise Solutions Wise Package Studio, Advantage International Add2Exchange for Calendars.
By Readers, 08/31/2004
A reader has a server problem because of a full event log.
By Elias Khnaser, 08/31/2004
This newest MetaFrame version offers many useful enhancements.
By Jeff Fellinge, 08/31/2004
Protect your valuable systems with the host- and network-based firewall software products that these 12 vendors provide.
By Apostolos Fotakelis, 08/31/2004
Win2K’s compatibility mode lets the OS run programs from previous Windows OSs.
By Editors, 08/31/2004
Readers comment on VMware, the ADSI Edit built-in limit, geographically distributed clustering, and Windows scripting overhaul.
By Tony Redmond, 08/31/2004
Exchange 2003 SP1 offers new and improved functionality that simplifies migration, configuration, and management.
By Dick Lewis, 08/31/2004
This simple script will not only automatically check and change Administrator account passwords but also get you started in Windows shell scripting.
By Jeremy Moskowitz, 08/31/2004
The GPMC with Service Pack 1 streamlines backing up, restoring, and migrating GPOs and offers one additional benefit: You don't need a Windows Server 2003 license to use it.
By Ben Smith, 08/31/2004
A little preparation can help you win the battle of justifying the cost of new purchases.
By Dick Lewis, 08/31/2004
Here are six practices that can help you write better scripts.
By David Chernicoff, 08/31/2004
VAS integrates Linux and UNIX computers with AD and lets you use standard Windows server tools to perform basic admin tasks.
By Carolyn Mader, 08/31/2004
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
By Douglas R. Spindler, 08/31/2004
IT Hero Douglas R. Spindler spins a DNS success tale.
By Mark Minasi, 08/31/2004
DNS problems are often at the root of AD troubles. Here are some common faulty-DNS scenarios, along with the lessons you can learn from them.
By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004
Newly attached USB devices might be at the heart of the problem.
By Readers, 08/31/2004
Users can often update their own patches.
By Readers, 08/31/2004
Learn how to fix a PDC that’s leaking memory.
By Michael Otey, 08/31/2004
If you’re into scripting, a more powerful editing tool can make you more productive.
By Kathy Ivens, 08/31/2004
Learn the difference between two communication modes.
By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004
Get a solution for a password-related problem that can occur after you run Windows XP System Restore.
By Paul Thurrott, 08/31/2004
Microsoft's new Voice Command technology lets you interact with mobile computing devices through voice commands.
By Karen Forster, 08/31/2004
Readers ask Microsoft to help them justify its SharePoint products to management.
By Ed Roth, 08/31/2004
Use this batch file to update your Office clients from an administrative installation point.
By Dick Lewis, 08/31/2004
In the race to quickly develop solutions for specific problems, systems administrators can either drive a feature-rich but slow luxury automobile or a bare-bones but fast race car.
By Michael Otey, 08/31/2004
Future PCs will bring VoIP to the mainstream, simplify wireless security, and introduce dual-core chips.
By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004
The doctor discusses his experience with a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) over IP product.