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[Focus]

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What's New in SQL Server 7.0?
SQL Server 7.0 is almost ready. What can you expect in this release? Learn how you can put SQL Server 7.0's new scalability, ease-of-use, and data wharehousing features to use.
 — Michael Otey

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[Feature]

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16 Steps to Building a Secure Web Server
A step-by-step description of how to build and secure your NT Web Server.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


Application Testing with Network Monitor
Find out how an application will perform before you buy it, or troubleshoot slow applications with this handy NT Server tool.
 — Toby J. Velte


Building a Remote Services Monitor
This VB application lets you monitor remote servers' services from your desktop.
 — Bob Hyland


Debugging ASP Applications with IIS and Visual InterDev
Learn how you can implement developers' tools such as IIS 4.0 Script Debugger and Visual InterDev 6.0 Script Debugger in your enterprise environment to troubleshoot ASP applications.
 — Ken Spencer


Installing Lotus Domino Server on Windows NT
Use NT as a platform for Domino Server to run Lotus Notes.
 — Chad M. Amberg


Network Migration to NT 5.0
This example migration provides a broad overview of basic steps midsized businesses can take to upgrade NT networking.
 — Douglas Toombs


Optimize Outlook on Exchange
Learn how to optimize your Outlook performance on your Exchange server.
 — Frank Gladysz , et al.


Spanning the Gap
The right tools greatly simplify connectivity and migration between Notes and Exchange.
 — Tony Redmond


Troubleshooting Win32
Find out what types of applications are NT compatibles, and learn how to optimize Win32 applications.
 — Mark Mosher


Year 2000 Mission Control, Part 1
Are your systems ready for the new century? Here are eight steps to help you begin evaluating and preparing your enterprise for the Year 2000.
 — Jane Morrill

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[Reader Challenge]

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Reader Challenge
Solve this month's Windows NT problem and get the change to win $100 or a copy of one of the author's books about NT. Prior month's winner is announced at bottom of page.
 — Kathy Ivens

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[Reader to Reader]

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Reader to Reader - September 1998
Share your NT discoveries, comments, problems, solutions, and experiences with products and reach out to other Windows NT Magazine readers (including Microsoft).
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Can Windows NT be a one-size-fits-all solution?
 — Mark Smith

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[En Garde]

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Microsoft's New Suit
Mark Minasi looks at why Windows innovations are the high-tech emperor's new clothes.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Internals]

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Inside Memory Management, Part 2
Look closely at the internal data structures NT uses to keep track of the state of memory.
 — Mark Russinovich

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[Product Reviews]

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Dell Precision WorkStation 410
High performance and easy access make the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 and easy choice for the Windows NT desktop.
 — Brian Gallagher


Digital PC 3500
High performance with a low price tag make this a good corporate desktop system with Pentium II speed.
 — Brian Gallagher


Digital PC 5510
The Digital PC 5510 performs like a high-priced workstation. The speed will save you time, and the easy access case, DMI capabilities, and bundled software help justify the cost.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


Event Control Server 5.0
If you manage an enterprise environment and require the full capabilities of a job-control system, consider Event Control Server 5.0 for control batch processing around the clock.
 — Michael P. Deignan


LynxStak 2000
Powerful RAID in a small, flexible package.
 — Jonathan Cragle


MicroArray III
A desktop array with three IBM 8.4GB hard disks.
 — Jonathan Cragle


NT Spectre 1.4
Security software that tests NT.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


OmniRAID Cluster Array
The OmniRAID Cluster Array lets you configure your storage space in any environment.
 — Jonathan Cragle

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[Lab Notes]

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What Happened to Hardware Standards?
Despite the options available for connecting computer hardware devices, the Lab Guys can't find two that are compatible.
 — Brian Gallagher

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[Inside Out]

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Unattended Install Tricks
Does making Registry changes and adding service packs after every unattended NT installation irritate you? Here's how to incorporate those changes into your NT setup?
 — Mark Minasi

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[Getting Started with NT]

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Domains and Trust Relationships
Understanding NT's domain models and how to use trust relationships will help you configure your enterprise network.
 — Michael D. Reilly

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[Scripting Solutions]

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Inside the New Perl Resource Kit
The new kit will significantly affect the Windows NT and Perl communities.
 — Bob Wells

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[SQL Server Savvy]

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Questions, Answers, and Tips About SQL Server
Find out about row-estimation, bcp and money datatypes, SQL Server Internet Connector, service pack identification, CHECKPOINT anomalies, NTFS vs. FAT, advanced configuration options, SQL Server on NT Workstation, the 2620 error, and clustered indexes.
 — Brian Moran , et al.

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[This Old Resource Kit]

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INSTMON
Installation cleanups get easier with three utilities.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Ask Dr. Bob Your NT Questions
Find out about backing up an Exchange database, moving an existing NT installation from an EIDE disk to a SCSI disk, and getting PowerPoint's autocorrect and spell checking features to work in NT.
 — Bob Chronister

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[News Analysis]

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NT News Analysis
This department focuses on what's new in operating systems, hardware, software, support, scalability, the enterprise and Windows NT's take on the trends in the marketplace.
 — Craig Barth

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[Lab Feature]

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8-way Scalability
Find out how Microsoft comes up with its pie-in-the-sky performance numbers, and learn whether 8-way systems are really scalable.
 — John Enck


Arbor Essbase OLAP Server 5
Essbase gives you an idea of what OLAP servers can do for you.
 — Karen Watterson


MCSE CBT Self-Study Solutions
In the second part of a series of reviews of computer-based training self-study programs for MCSE certification, the Lab looks at four sample-examination products.
 — Michael P. Deignan


Video and NT
Videoconferencing is quickly gaining popularity. See what Windows NT-compatible cameras and broadcasting software can do for you.
 — Brian Gallagher