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[Focus]

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Greater WLAN Security with 802.11i
The new 802.11i standard is on the horizon. Here's a primer about how its security components provide stronger security than 802.11 provides.
 — Shon Harris


Planning for Wi-Fi
Discover several key technical considerations that you need to address to successfully deploy Wi-Fi.
 — Douglas Toombs

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[Feature]

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GPMC Scripting
The GPMC scripting interfaces provide a level of automation that surpasses what has been available to date.
 — Darren Mar-Elia


Optimizing Global Catalog Server Placement
Planning and deploying GC servers can be confusing. Learning some basic guidelines can clear up the confusion.
 — Tony Murray

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[Reader to Reader]

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Disabling APIPA on Windows XP
Disable APIPA on multiple interfaces at once.
 — Readers

Predefine Printers for Computer Lab Users
Define network printers for everyone by default.
 — Readers

Reserved Words
User logon IDs also shouldn’t use reserved words.
 — Readers

Resetting Administrator Password to Recover Lost Offline Files Doesn’t Work
A user tries resetting the Administrator password to recover offline files.
 — Readers

Uninstall UdfReadr.sys in Win2K
UdfReadr.sys isn’t necessary in Win2K Pro.
 — Bret Bennett

Win2K Recovery Console
You can use Windows 2000’s Recovery Console (RC) to fix Windows NT 4.0 installations.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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The 64-Bit Race
Microsoft has announced that Windows 2003 and XP will natively support AMD's as well as Intel's 64-bit architecture. Businesses will be among the winners.
 — Michael Otey

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Adding Inexpensive Storage
The doctor makes some recommendations for inexpensive storage when performance isn't a key concern.
 — Bob Chronister


Finding SAN and Cluster Training Information
The doctor recommends some resources for information about SANs and clusters.
 — Bob Chronister


Following Up a Question About the Server Service
Dr. Bob answers a few follow-up questions regarding Win2K Server service errors.
 — Bob Chronister


Hiding Control Panel Applets
A reader wants to prevent users from accessing Control Panel applets.
 — Bob Chronister


Preventing Naming Conflicts During a Domain Upgrade
A reader is upgrading an NT domain to Win2K and wonders whether the domain name will cause problems.
 — Bob Chronister

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[TOP 10]

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Command-Line Scripting Tools in Windows 2003
Windows Server 2003 incorporates more than 60 new command-line tools. Here are 10 of the most useful.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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AD Migration Tools
When it’s time to migrate, these tools help you get through the process smoothly.
 — Jeremy Moskowitz

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[Lab Feature]

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Tablet PCs
New devices from Acer, HP, Motion, Toshiba, and ViewSonic capture your handwriting and could replace your full-time PC.
 — John D. Ruley

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[Mobile & Wireless]

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Voice over IP
Discover why VoIP is one of the most important technologies to emerge for mobile devices and might even be the long-awaited mobile "killer app."
 — John D. Ruley

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[Letters to the Editor]

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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts about network troubleshooting, going wireless, license management tools, and more.
 — Readers

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[Market Watch]

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Assessing Vulnerability Assessment Tools
To outwit malicious intruders, you need a vulnerability assessment tool that tries all the tricks the crackers use. Here’s how to choose the best tool for your environment.
 — Roger A. Grimes

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[Windows Client]

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Remote Assistance in the Corporation
When used in conjunction with Group Policy, Remote Assistance provides a usable, secure solution for corporate Help desks and support staff.
 — Ed Roth

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[Need to Know]

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What You Need to Know About RTC Server 2003
Microsoft will release a sweeping set of products to give enterprises the logging, security, and manageability features they need to roll out a new generation of IM solutions companywide.
 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About The Intel Centrino Mobile Platform
Intel's new mobile platform will lead to a new generation of mobile computing solutions that offer substantially better functionality than past systems.
 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative
Microsoft hardware partners can now view and modify the Windows CE .NET source code, then create and sell products that take advantage of those changes.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[Ask the Experts]

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Disabling Socket Pooling to Let Another Service Use Port 80
Learn how to let applications use the same port on different IP addresses.
 — Brett Hill


Migrating Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000
Learn what you can do to help ensure that your migration to Exchange 2000 goes smoothly.
 — Paul Robichaux

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[Fast Forward]

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TiVo for the Enterprise
Imagine a system that lets you save and retrieve data in the same way you can use a TiVo device to record TV programs.
 — Mark Smith

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[Windows Power Tools]

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Eventquery
Learn how to gather and filter event-log entries from local and remote machines.
 — Mark Minasi

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[New & Improved]

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New & Improved
Learn more about newly released software and hardware products.
 — Carolyn Mader