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Migrating to Windows Server 2003

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Find out why upgrading AD to Windows 2003 is a smart decision and what to watch for in the migration process. Learn how an IT pro upgraded more than 5000 desktops and servers in over 100 locations to Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 in less than a year.


Receiving Notification When New Microsoft Updates Become Available

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/28/2004

You can subscribe to the SUS email notification service to receive notification of new security updates.

What You Need to Know About Microsoft Data Protection Server

By Paul Thurrott, 12/28/2004

Microsoft is developing a separate backup and recovery server that will provide robust data protection features for Windows 2003, Win2K, and Windows Storage Server.

Are IT Certifications Still Relevant?

By Ben Smith, 12/28/2004

Certification still has value, as long as it's used appropriately.

Build a Virtual PC Honeypot

By Joe Kinsella, 12/28/2004

A virtual honeypot has some advantages over a traditional one. Learn how to set up a virtual one with Virtual PC 2004.

Encrypting RDP Traffic When You Use Terminal Services to Remotely Manage Your Servers

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/28/2004

Learn how to secure your RDP traffic when you use Terminal Services to remotely manage your servers.

HP ProLiant ML350 G4

By Michael Otey, 12/28/2004

This heavyweight 64-bit server is ideal for a small or midsized business.

Knowing Which Clients Work with Delegate Access

By Paul Robichaux, 12/28/2004

Here's a list of Exchange clients and how they support delegate access when used with Exchange 2003.

EdgeSight 3.0

By Ed Roth, 12/28/2004

The data you gather with this client-management solution can help you make upgrade decisions, troubleshoot client problems, and maintain license compliance.

New & Improved

By Adam Carheden, 12/28/2004

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SSH Communications Security SSH Tectia.

The Rise of the 64-Bit System

By Michael Otey, 12/28/2004

To show you how you might benefit from high-end 64-bit systems, Michael looks at the major features of today’s 64-bit processors.

Lessons for an AD–to–Windows 2003 Upgrade

By Sean Deuby, 12/28/2004

Upgrading your AD infrastructure to Windows Server 2003 is a major decision—and a smart one. Here's why, and what to watch for when you upgrade.

What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

By Paul Thurrott, 12/28/2004

Learn about Microsoft's plans to offer 64-bit Windows server and client OSs.

Customized Shortcuts for Locking Windows Workstations

By Readers, 12/28/2004

You can set up Windows 2003, XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT to use any key to lock the workstation.

Using Personal Firewalls: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way

By Bret Bennett , 12/28/2004

Firewalls and other programs can have UI components that, when disabled, might not terminate the underlying processes.

Unscramble the Complexity

By Janet Robbins, 12/28/2004

Is an OS upgrade pending? Help is on the way.

Migration Unifies Far-Flung Users

By Anne Grubb, 12/28/2004

By using a mix of the right tools and old-fashioned people skills, Jason "Jase" Wilkins, head of IT for global mining firm Xstrata, pulled off a successful 5000+ machine migration ...

Vendor Briefings

By Editors, 12/28/2004

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Asigra and ClearSight Networks. Plus, find out the winners of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editor’s Choice Awards.

Security Explorer 4.8

By Jeff Fellinge, 12/28/2004

This handy utility lets you quickly and easily manage permission attributes for NTFS file systems, the registry, and shares.

Paul's Picks

By Paul Thurrott, 12/28/2004

Paul rates Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile.

Phishing Scams

By Michael Otey, 12/28/2004

Phishing exploits customers' trust in big companies. Here are the 10 most common scams making the rounds.

Troubleshooting Event Log Errors that Occur with Promise RM Series Arrays

By Bob Chronister, 12/28/2004

Dr. Bob offers a solution to the errors that can occur when using a Promise UltraTrak RM series array.

Using OWA with Windows Server 2003

By Paul Robichaux, 12/28/2004

Some security enhancements in Windows 2003 can cause problems accessing OWA.

What's Hot

By Adam Carheden, 12/28/2004

Readers highlight favorite products: ScriptLogic SecureCopy, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and BMC Software Marimba.

Make Remote Shutdowns a Snap

By Alex K. Angelopoulos, 12/28/2004

Windows' built-in tools offer limited support for large-scale computer shutdowns. Enter StopComputer, which lets you remotely shut down, reboot, or perform test shutdowns on ...

Women in IT

By Dianne Russell, 12/28/2004

Fewer women pursue IT careers each year. Find out why that matters.

64-Bit Windows: There and Back Again

By Michael Otey, 12/28/2004

Microsoft’s two 64-bit OSs differ significantly. Here's how to tell them apart.

VisualRoute Personal Edition 8.0

By Jeff Fellinge, 12/28/2004

With this versatile tool, you can quickly determine the source of an Internet latency problem or a malicious attack.

Business Backup and Recovery

By John Green, 12/28/2004

Whatever the size of your business, protecting your data is imperative. These 19 products provide the most up-to-date backup and recovery capabilities.

Server-Based Spam Control

By John Green, 12/28/2004

Which of these 5 antispam software products designed to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server make our Editor's Choice list?

Using DHCP with Printers and Other Devices Without Needing to Create MAC Address Reservations

By Bob Chronister, 12/28/2004

Learn how to use a DHCP printer without needing to create a MAC address reservation.

letters@windowsitpro.com

By Editors, 12/28/2004

ExBPA: Analyze This!

By Tony Redmond, 12/28/2004

Use this free add-on to find the fatal flaws in your Exchange organization.

What’s in Store for Microsoft Clustering Services?

By Karen Forster, 12/28/2004

Microsoft product managers for clustering talk about plans to provide some intriguing new tools and functionality for MSCS in the areas of storage and ease of configuration and ...

Fingering More Eventtriggers

By Mark Minasi, 12/28/2004

Dive more deeply into the syntax of this helpful event-response tool.


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