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[Focus]

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Build Redundancy into Your LAN/WAN
To build reliable network communications paths, you need to understand how to implement redundant connections.
 — John Green


Network Troubleshooting Basics
Learn basic techniques to get you through various troubleshooting scenarios.
 — Alan Sugano

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[Feature]

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Automatically Audit Access to Files and Folders
Over time, permissions on shared files and folders can become unmanageable. Here’s an alternative to manually checking file and folder permissions.
 — Steve Seguis


Exchange 2003: Ready to Roll
Exchange Server 2003 aims to improve manageability, mobility, scalability, security, and client functionality.
 — Tony Redmond


Integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA
Discover how to integrate Microsoft IAS with Cisco Systems' AAA to facilitate user authentication for non-Microsoft network clients.
 — Tim Sammut


The LDIF Directory Exchange Tool
Discover how Win2K's Ldifde and Csvde utilities let you easily import and export directory data for myriad uses.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


Trouble-Free DC Installations
Follow this checklist to ensure a successful DC promotion.
 — Ronald Stewart


Using Ntdsutil to Defrag AD
When you need to perform an offline defragmentation of AD, Ntdsutil makes the job easy.
 — Mark England

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[Reader to Reader]

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Disable APIPA on Windows XP Pro and Win2K Pro
Disable APIPA for selected interfaces on your system without disabling DHCP.
 — Readers

Easier Way to Determine Who Has a File Open
Winfile lets you determine who has a file open.
 — Readers

Failed Cluster
Discourage your administrators from mapping home directories on their Administrator accounts.
 — Readers

More on Autosave
A follow-up to a previous Reader to Reader about Word’s autosave feature.
 — Readers

Parallel Installation Saves the Day
A parallel installation fixes a system hive corruption that results from a system crash.
 — Readers

Remote Control Software
Offer Remote Assistance to a user’s computer without the user having to request assistance.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Rolling Out a Platform for the Future
To maximize ROI, plan future implementations around the platform that will be current at the time of the rollout.
 — Michael Otey

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Adding the EnableUserControl Registry Subkey
The EnableUserControl registry value lets users dictate installation parameters in much the same way an administrator can.
 — Bob Chronister


Fixing a Time-Synchronization Problem
A conflict between the time on clients and servers can cause logon problems.
 — Bob Chronister


Getting VERITAS Backup Exec to Recognize a New Tape Library
A reader runs into a problem upgrading an AIT-2 tape library to an AIT-3 library.
 — Bob Chronister


Preventing the Use of Cmd.exe and Batch Files
You can tweak the registry to prevent users from running cmd.exe and batch files.
 — Bob Chronister


Securing Remote Access to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator
Learn how to enforce security measures for users who connect to a Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator from home.
 — Bob Chronister


Simplifying New Windows XP SP1 Installations
You can use slipstreaming to simplify the process of performing new installations of Windows XP and XP SP1.
 — Bob Chronister

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[Getting Started With Win2K]

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The Magic of Drive Mapping
Mapped drives let users simply point and click to access network resources and can reduce the number of calls to your Help desk.
 — Kathy Ivens

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[TOP 10]

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Scripts and Primers in the Win2K Scripting Guide
The Microsoft Windows 2000 Scripting Guide contains hundreds of useful scripting building blocks.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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Disk Recovery Tools
Prevent a data-loss disaster.
 — Michael Otey

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[Mobile & Wireless]

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Going Wireless with Your Mobile Device
Find out how to use a wireless network card to surf the Web, browse for files, locate public APs, and make VoIP calls from your mobile device.
 — John D. Ruley

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[Letters to the Editor]

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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts about Apache and IIS coexistence, using Windows thumbnail preview, and Microsoft's role in serving its customers.
 — Readers , et al.

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[Market Watch]

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License Management and Metering Tools
Finding the right license management and metering tool for your organization can be daunting because of the number and variety of tools available. Here’s how to narrow the field.
 — Tom Iwanski

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[Windows Client]

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Image-Based Windows XP Deployment
Learn the best techniques for using system images to deploy XP.
 — Ed Roth

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[What's Hot]

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What's Hot
Readers tell us about their favorite products.
 — Carolyn Mader

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[Lessons Learned]

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Are Your Users Getting All They Can from High Screen Resolutions?
Many users are stuck in the twentieth century when it comes to making the best use of high screen resolution.
 — David Chernicoff

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[Ask the Experts]

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Configuring IIS to Stop Logging Requests for Web Site Graphics
If you have graphic-intensive Web sites, learn how to prevent IIS from logging requests for graphic files.
 — Brett Hill


Factors that Influence the Speed of Upgrading Exchange 5.5 Databases to Exchange 2000 Databases
Learn what factors speed the process of upgrading your databases to Exchange 2000.
 — Paul Robichaux


Manually Granting the Access this computer from the network User Right
Learn how to edit a GPO's gpttmpl.inf file to solve a documented problem that causes administrative tools not to work.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


Providing Exchange Server Access to Linux Desktop Computers
Find out how to let your Linux users access Exchange.
 — Paul Robichaux

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[Fast Forward]

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The Active Directory Dilemma
Deploying AD is expensive, but organizations that implement AD’s advanced features will reap many rewards.
 — Mark Smith

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[Windows Power Tools]

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Nltest Revisited
This tool is perfect for deleting old SRV records from your domain’s DNS zone.
 — Mark Minasi