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[Focus]

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Whistler Comes Together
Preview the most significant changes slated for the client and server sides of Whistler.
 — Michael Otey

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[Feature]

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10 Steps for Replacing Your Aging PDC
The author shares the steps she took to replace her aging PDC with a new one, all without the help of a BDC.
 — Melissa Mendick


Going Wireless
Wireless Application Protocol and Microsoft Mobile Information 2001 Server bring the Web and applications to handheld devices.
 — Tao Zhou


Monitoring Network Traffic
Meet Network Monitor, and learn some tips for getting the most out of this utility.
 — Ed Wilson


NTFS Alternate Data Streams
Malicious users can easily take advantage of NTFS's alternate data streams. Will this breeding ground for computer viruses become a nightmare for Win2K users?
 — Eugene Kaspersky , et al.


Working with IIS 5.0 Logs
Want to move Web site log data into a SQL Server database without compromising site performance? Here's how.
 — Ken Spencer

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[Reader to Reader]

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Delete Tempsetup.txt
Learn about a sensitive file left on systems after you install Windows 2000 Professional.
 — Readers

Logon and Logoff Savior
Find out the benefits of using Win2K's Run As command.
 — Readers

New Scripting Console
Find out about the JavaScript console in Netscape Communicator and how it compares with the same tool in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
 — Readers

Quadruple Boot and More
One reader shares his tips for configuring a system to run multiple OSs securely.
 — Readers

SP6a Uninstallation Woes
One reader shares an important tip for readers who need to uninstall service packs.
 — Readers

Synchronizing .mdb Files
Discover how to synchronize Microsoft Access Database (.mdb) files when you store the files in an offline folder.
 — Readers

VBScript Viruses
One reader shares some tips for safeguarding against VBScript-related viruses.
 — Readers

WinZip Alternative
Learn about eFront Media's PowerArchiver 2001, a powerful alternative to WinZip.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Intel and AMD Battle for the Server
Having gained respect on the desktop, AMD sets its sites on producing chips for multiprocessor server systems.
 — Michael Otey

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[ForefroNT]

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God from a Machine
Are you sure the source of unexpected solutions for your customers?
 — David Chernicoff

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[Product Reviews]

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Ecora Application Server
A hardware and Web application solution for documenting your servers in minutes.
 — Rodney Landrum


Observer Suite 7.0b
A family of features for network analysis.
 — Marty Scher


Storage Resource Manager Enterprise Edition
Easily and quickly solve your storage infrastructure management woes.
 — Barry Shilmover

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[Lab Notes]

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Service Pack Management
Specialized service pack management programs can save you valuable time and energy.
 — Joshua Orrison

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[Inside Out]

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Scavenging Stale DNS Records
Win2K DDNS gives you a way to delete old records from the DNS database.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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A Terminal Services RAS Solution
Find out how you can use the Rdpclip utility to transfer files between Windows 2000 terminal servers and their clients.
 — Sean Daily


A WinGate Name-Resolution Problem
Discover how a WinGate proxy application running on Windows NT Server 4.0 might interfere with name resolution.
 — Sean Daily


An IBM ThinkPad Hibernation Glitch
Find out how to wake a sleeping IBM ThinkPad from its long-term hibernation.
 — Sean Daily


Boot.ini Switches
Learn about boot.ini switches and their uses.
 — Bob Chronister


Default Names of Desktop Objects
Learn how to use the registry to change the default names of several desktop objects.
 — Bob Chronister


Fast EtherChannel Setup
Find out how to add gigabit Ethernet capability to older systems.
 — Bob Chronister


ISPs and UCE
Find out how most ISPs handle unsolicited commercial email (UCE).
 — Sean Daily


Norton AntiVirus Scanning Methods
Pick up some tips for preventing viruses, especially email viruses, from sneaking past Norton AntiVirus.
 — Bob Chronister

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[TOP 10]

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Tweak UI 1.33 Features
The powerful Tweak UI lets you customize your Win2K desktop and your system's usability settings. Here are Tweak UI's coolest features.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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1U Rack-Mount Servers
Learn what you need to know and who to talk to when sizing up 1U rack-mount servers.
 — Ed Roth

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[Lab Comparative]

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Exchange Server Management and Monitoring Tools
Discover which of the six reviewed products would work best in your network to ensure the smooth operation of your organization's Microsoft Exchange Server system.
 — Jonathan Chau

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[Windows 2000 Pro]

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Choosing a New Win2K Pro System
A new generation of faster processors can complicate your choice of a new system.
 — John D. Ruley

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[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

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Diagnostics Logging in Exchange Server 5.5
Delve into Exchange Server 5.5 diagnostics logging, which monitors changes to Exchange Server objects in the Directory Service and helps you bump up your security level.
 — Paul Niser


Managing Exchange 2000, Part 3
Exchange 2000's new programming interfaces let you manage the program the way you want.
 — Tony Redmond

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[Remote Possibilities]

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Licensing Woes
Terminal Services are plagued with ill-conceived licensing policies that can wreak havoc on the life of an unwary administrator.
 — Sean Daily