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Douglas Toombs explains how to improve your patch distribution by using Windows Server Update Services. Our IT pro hero deploys patches for the US Navy to 3500 users scattered across a 100-square-mile area by using customized logon scripts.


How Windows IT Pro and Mark Russinovich Saved the Day

By Readers, 05/24/2005

When Murphy’s Law struck, this reader struck back. Learn about the resources he used to restore a tombstone in AD.

What You Need to Know About Internet Explorer 7.0

By Paul Thurrott, 05/24/2005

IE 7.0 will focus on security, but will also incorporate a host of new functionality, including antiphishing technology and an IP traffic encryption capability.

Script Your Own Desktop Diagnostic Tool

By Dick Lewis, 05/24/2005

You can build a versatile reporting tool to troubleshoot user and PC problems remotely or locally--before you turn a support technician loose.

Restrict a User’s Access to the Local Registry in 10 Steps

By Readers, 05/24/2005

Learn how you can restrict a specific user from editing the registry on a machine running XP Pro or Win2K.

Importing Security Settings into a GPO

By Randy Franklin Smith, 05/24/2005

To transfer security settings from one GPO to another, export the first GPO's settings to a security template, then import them into the second GPO

Let WSUS Ease Your Patch-Deployment Hassles

By Douglas Toombs, 05/24/2005

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is the latest version of Microsoft's patch-deployment service. Doug Toombs shows you how to configure the WSUS Release Candidate (RC) and ...

Patch Management Sans WSUS

By Anne Grubb, 05/24/2005

If you're still on Windows NT, your options for deploying Microsoft fixes are limited. Here's how one Windows IT pro solved that problem.

Paul’s Picks

By Paul Thurrott, 05/24/2005

Paul rates the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and previews Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.

Unearthing Root Kits

By Mark Russinovich, 05/24/2005

They hide malware on unprotected systems, and they're easily installed when you run under an administrative account. Before root kits can spread to your enterprise, get the tools ...

Reasons Not to Use XP Home

By Michael Otey, 05/24/2005

Small businesses might think they can save money by buying XP Home instead of XP Pro. Here are 10 reasons not to give in to that temptation.

Make Your Move

By Adam Carheden, 05/24/2005

Still need to migrate to Active Directory? We review 4 tools that can ease the transition.

SQL Server 101: Essential Concepts for Windows Administrators

By Michael Otey, 05/24/2005

Are you charged with managing a SQL Server system but don't know where to start? Sit back, relax, and take this comfortably paced tour of fundamental SQL Server concepts.

Creating a Security Template

By Randy Franklin Smith, 05/24/2005

Use the Secedit command's /export and /mergedpolicy functions to build a security template based on your computer's effective settings.

Store Common Shortcuts in a Shared Network Folder

By Readers, 05/24/2005

For easy administration of and access to common shortcuts, place them in a shared folder on the network and have users access that folder through a common mapped drive letter

AttachView 2003 for OWA

By Jeff Fellinge, 05/24/2005

This product picks up where OWA leaves off when it comes to attachment handling.

Things Readers Want to Know About SBS 2003

By Karen Forster, 05/24/2005

Microsoft answers readers' questions about SBS 2003's limitations and upgrade options and the features and functionality of SBS 2003 SP1.

64-Bit Dual-Processor Servers

By Michael Otey, 05/24/2005

We take a look at 33 systems that boast revved-up 64-bit processing power.

What's Hot

By Carolyn Mader, 05/24/2005

Readers highlight favorite products: Vamsoft ORF, Special Operations Software Active Directory Janitor, SomarSoft DumpSec, and Alexander LAN Alexander SPK for Windows

Vendor Briefings

By Editors, 05/24/2005

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Lucid8 Information Services, Quest Software, EMC, and DesktopStandard.

letters@windowsitpro.com

By Readers, 05/24/2005

Readers comment on size limits in Exchange Server, hardening Windows, Virtual Server clustering, and more.

What You Need to Know About Mozilla Firefox

By Paul Thurrott, 05/24/2005

It might finally be time to ditch Internet Explorer and settle on a more secure and stable alternative.

Zen and the Art of SP1

By Michael Otey, 05/24/2005

The evolutionary changes in Windows Server 2003 SP1 reflect Microsoft's commitment to working on quality, not quantity. Learn more about the service pack's enhancements.

New & Improved

By Carolyn Mader, 05/24/2005

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: FullArmor 's IntelliPolicy for Clients

Ask the Experts

By Editors, 05/24/2005

Learn to track system time changes, create a security template from a configured server, and how to create a script to automatically delete files on a shared computer. Also, learn ...

Automatically Deleting Files on a Shared System

By Bob Chronister, 05/24/2005

When presentation files quickly accumulate on a shared system, use this script to automatically delete them at reboot.

SSH Tectia

By Adam Carheden, 05/24/2005

This UNIX-focused product promises cool secure-communications functionality for Windows but comes up short in workability.

ChangeAuditor for Active Directory 2.1

By Adam Carheden, 05/24/2005

This software tells you everything you would ever want to know about changes that have been made to your AD implementation.

Recognizing Excellence, Providing Value

By Karen Forster, 05/24/2005

We're recognizing best products at TechEd and innovative IT pros, and offering must-have and very cool technical information.

Setting Up File Sharing in Windows XP Professional Is Easy

By Readers, 05/24/2005

As it’s name suggests, Simple File Sharing (SFS) is easy to set up in XP Pro.


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