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Is your network working for or against you? In this issue, we walk you through the details of DNS troubleshooting. Learn quicker ways to find and solve DNS problems, and find out how to keep your network on your side.


Troubleshooting a Notebook Boot Problem

By Bob Chronister, 12/27/2005

A notebook boot failure might be caused by I/O request packet (IRP) stack size or a corrupt I/O driver.

Finding the Logged-on User's Groups

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/27/2005

Use the Whoami command with the /groups option to get a report of which groups the currently logged-on user belongs to.

Dual-Core Powerhouse

By Adam Carheden, 12/27/2005

How do dual-core Opteron systems perform against similar single-core Opteron systems with equivalent cores and clock speeds?

Minor Error—Big Headache

By Anne Grubb, 12/27/2005

Even a minor DNS configuration error can cause big snafus—like bringing your Internet and email services to a halt. Here's how a network administrator tracked down and fixed one ...

Helpful Utility for Email Archiving and Compliance Systems

By Various Authors, 12/27/2005

If you maintain an email archiving and compliance system, you might be interested in this low-cost utility that converts emails in various mail file formats to a format of your ...

Deconstructing DNS

By Douglas Toombs, 12/27/2005

DNS is the cornerstone of a properly functioning AD environment, so you must be able to quickly spot and solve DNS problems on your network. Here’s a foundational primer that ...

4 IT Resolutions for the New Year

By Ben Smith, 12/27/2005

The start of a new year is a great time to make resolutions to improve your IT organization. Here are four resolutions that will help get you started.

Harness the Power of the Command Line

By Kathy Ivens, 12/27/2005

Batch files let you perform administrative tasks quick and easily. A batch-file pro shows you how to create and use these handy utilities.

Network Instruments Full-Duplex Probe and nTAP

By Adam Carheden, 12/27/2005

Check out our test drive of some high-end Network Instruments equipment, as compared with the use of our usual packet analyzer.

Ultra-Portable Laptop

By Jason Bovberg, 12/27/2005

Tired of lugging your laptop through the airport? Try one of these lightweight little powerhouses.

Exchange Server EKG

By Adam Carheden, 12/27/2005

This report compares 5 Exchange reporting tools, evaluating them according to data collected, reporting options, and ease and availability of use.

What you need to know about Microsoft Client Protection

By Paul Thurrott, 12/27/2005

Microsoft Client Protection is one of Microsoft’s new security products and consolidates antispyware tools, virus protection, and antimalware technology. It will provide prebuilt ...

Configuring Intranet Access Without Giving Internet Access

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/27/2005

You can use security policies to allow intranet access while preventing Internet access.

Vendor Briefings

By Editors, 12/27/2005

Our editors share insights from their conversations with Wave Systems, ScriptLogic, Xyratex, and Network Instruments.

What you need to know about The Future of Microsoft Exchange

By Paul Thurrott, 12/27/2005

Microsoft's new Exchange 12 release includes Service Pack 2 (SP2), which is a major upgrade. Some of the new features in SP2 are Direct Push Technology, support for Sender ID, and ...

VMware ESX Server 2.0

By Michael Otey, 12/27/2005

VMware ESX Server is leading the way in providing virtualization software technology for mission-critical environments.

New & Improved

By Trisha Pendley, 12/27/2005

Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Senforce Technologies Senforce Endpoint Security Suite (ESS)3.1.

Windows 2003 Security Log Account Management

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/27/2005

Learn how to audit user and group maintenance activity for compliance and increased security.

XP Downloads

By Michael Otey, 12/27/2005

Cool Microsoft software for XP users is just a download away. Get Windows AntiSpyware, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, Photo Story 3, SyncToy, the Shared Computer Toolkit, ...

Dual-Core Desktop

By Adam Carheden, 12/27/2005

Considering a dual-core processor? Check out the results of our test drive of the latest multicore offering from HP.

Deactivate ActiveX to Protect Your SBS Network

By Nick Whittome, 12/27/2005

Decrease your network's chances of downloading malware by creating a GPO that enables only the ActiveX controls that you approve

Protecting Data When You Can't Restrict Physical Access to Machines

By Randy Franklin Smith, 12/27/2005

You can use IPsec to secure your data when limiting physical access to the computers storing it isn't possible.

A Real-World Network Makeover

By Mark Burnett, 12/27/2005

Thinking of a complete network makeover? This article walks you through the process at a wireless ISP called UtahWISP.

What you need to know about Microsoft's Virtualization Licensing Plans

By Paul Thurrott, 12/27/2005

Microsoft has decided to enhance the licensing for both Windows Server 2003 R2 and Longhorn Server to cover Virtual Machine (VM) usage.

Ask the Experts

By Editors, 12/27/2005

Learn how to find the logged-on user's groups, how to configure intranet access without giving Internet access, use IP Security Policies to protect data, and more.

The Year of the Rootkit?

By Karen Forster, 12/27/2005

Letters@windowsitpro.com

By Readers, 12/27/2005

A product-review response from the maker of GOexchange, and your letters about Sony and rootkits.

What's Hot

By Blake Eno, 12/27/2005

Readers highlight favorite products: Aloaha Software's PDF Suite, Meru Network’s Meru Controller, Lieberman Software’s Service Account Manager, Netopia’s Timbuktu Pro.

Powercfg

By Mark Minasi, 12/27/2005

Use Powercfg to control whether Windows dims your laptop’s LCD panel and how Windows reduces your CPU’s speed to save power.

Paul’s Picks

By Paul Thurrott, 12/27/2005

Why is Paul happy about the recent Windows Vista CTP? And should your business take another look at Windows Server 2003 R2? Find out here.

Exchange Connection Problems? Check This Registry Key

By Bret Bennett , 12/27/2005

If you’re having Exchange connection problems after reinstalling a user’s OS or moving a user’s PC to a different domain, the problem might lie with missing entries in a registry ...

Resolving a printing problem after installing Win2K SP4 Update Rollup 1

By Bob Chronister, 12/27/2005

Certain printer drivers don't work well with Win2K SP4 Update Rollup 1.

Controlling Positive and Negative Caching

By Douglas Toombs, 11/22/2005

An Invaluable DNS-Troubleshooting Resource

By Douglas Toombs, 11/22/2005


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