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Refining a Response About SATA RAID

By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004

Dr. Bob offers further advice about getting the most from Serial ATA (SATA) RAID.

PsList and PsKill

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.

Using Behavioral Products to Fight Off Viruses

By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004

To combat viruses without compromising user access, consider a "behavioral management" solution.

Growing from Experience

By Karen Forster, 08/31/2004

Windows IT Pro: More than the name has changed.

What You Need to Know About the Future of Windows Server

By Paul Thurrott, 08/31/2004

Microsoft has outlined its plans for updating its Windows Server product line for the next several years.

The Rundown on Exchange 2003 SP1

By Tony Redmond, 08/31/2004

Get a basic overview of what's new in the service pack.

Toshiba e755 Pocket PC

By John D. Ruley, 08/31/2004

This device's built-in wireless functionality is particularly impressive.

Walkin' Through the Boot Process

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.

Many Networks, One Identity

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.

Restoring Leaf Objects

By Readers, 08/31/2004

A reader offers 2 tips for restoring objects.

Workaround for Reserved Words

By Readers, 08/31/2004

A reader presents a solution for using reserved words in file and directory names.

Vendor Briefings

By Editors, 08/31/2004

Editors share insights from their conversations with industry vendors.

What's Hot

By Carolyn Mader, 08/31/2004

Readers highlight favorite products: Codework Browse Control, Wise Solutions Wise Package Studio, Advantage International Add2Exchange for Calendars.

Full Event Log

By Readers, 08/31/2004

A reader has a server problem because of a full event log.

Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0

By Elias Khnaser, 08/31/2004

This newest MetaFrame version offers many useful enhancements.

Windows Firewall Software

By Jeff Fellinge, 08/31/2004

Protect your valuable systems with the host- and network-based firewall software products that these 12 vendors provide.

Windows 2000 Compatibility Mode

By Apostolos Fotakelis, 08/31/2004

Win2K’s compatibility mode lets the OS run programs from previous Windows OSs.

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By Editors, 08/31/2004

Readers comment on VMware, the ADSI Edit built-in limit, geographically distributed clustering, and Windows scripting overhaul.

Exchange Server 2003 SP1

By Tony Redmond, 08/31/2004

Exchange 2003 SP1 offers new and improved functionality that simplifies migration, configuration, and management.

Programmatically Protect Your Passwords

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.

Don't Wait--Back Up Those GPOs Now!

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.

Building a Business Case

By Ben Smith, 08/31/2004

A little preparation can help you win the battle of justifying the cost of new purchases.

Scripting Best Practices

By Dick Lewis, 08/31/2004

Here are six practices that can help you write better scripts.

Vintela Authentication Services

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.

New & Improved

By Carolyn Mader, 08/31/2004

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.

My Horror-to-Glory DNS Tale

By Douglas R. Spindler, 08/31/2004

IT Hero Douglas R. Spindler spins a DNS success tale.

DNS Configuration Errors Breed AD Horror

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.

Resolving Device Manager Error 28

By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004

Newly attached USB devices might be at the heart of the problem.

Let Users Update Hotfixes

By Readers, 08/31/2004

Users can often update their own patches.

Lsass Hogs CPU

By Readers, 08/31/2004

Learn how to fix a PDC that’s leaking memory.

Just Say No to Notepad

By Michael Otey, 08/31/2004

If you’re into scripting, a more powerful editing tool can make you more productive.

Real Mode vs. Protected Mode

By Kathy Ivens, 08/31/2004

Learn the difference between two communication modes.

Dealing with a System Restore–Related Problem

By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004

Get a solution for a password-related problem that can occur after you run Windows XP System Restore.

What You Need to Know About Microsoft Voice Command

By Paul Thurrott, 08/31/2004

Microsoft's new Voice Command technology lets you interact with mobile computing devices through voice commands.

Collaborate with Us

By Karen Forster, 08/31/2004

Readers ask Microsoft to help them justify its SharePoint products to management.

Keeping Office Current

By Ed Roth, 08/31/2004

Use this batch file to update your Office clients from an administrative installation point.

GUI Utilities vs. Scripted Solutions

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.

PC Computing Trends

By Michael Otey, 08/31/2004

Future PCs will bring VoIP to the mainstream, simplify wireless security, and introduce dual-core chips.

Simplifying Remote Management by Using KVM over IP

By Bob Chronister, 08/31/2004

The doctor discusses his experience with a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) over IP product.


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White Papers

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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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