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[Focus]

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AD Delegation: Beyond the Basics
AD's delegation abilities can enhance IT productivity securely. These real-world examples can help you design and deploy an AD delegation model that meets the needs of your environment.
 — Jeff Bennion


Practice Proactive AD Maintenance
AD is the heart of your Win2K network. Learn what to do to ensure maxium uptime and availability of your AD-based network.
 — Sean Daily

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Keep the Computer Browser Service Humming
With a little patience, an understanding of Windows networking, and the right tools, you can ensure accurate, complete browse lists.
 — John Green


Protect Your Instant Messaging
Safe IM isn't out of reach. If you know the different IM models, understand how IM networks operate, and learn how to counter their vulnerabilities, you can stave off attacks.
 — Roger A. Grimes


Using Windows 2000 IAS for Remote Access Solutions
Explore how to use Win2K's IAS on your corporate network as a central configuration point for multiple Win2K RAS servers, as part of a system in which NT 4.0 RAS servers use Win2K remote access policies, and as part of your outsourcing solution.
 — Carol Bailey

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[Reader to Reader]

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DhcpExim
Some readers find the Resource Kit tool DhcpExim unreliable.
 — Readers

Disabling APIPA
Edit the registry to disable APIPA.
 — Readers

Running Win2K Batch Files on NT 4.0
Copy and rename the command processor for each OS to test batch files on Win2K and NT 4.0 console shells.
 — Readers

Usrmgr Not Just for Domains
Use User Manager for Domains to manage workstation and member server accounts.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Innovation, Microsoft Style
The company that's often charged with crushing innovation actually seems poised to introduce some exciting new technologies later this year.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[Scripting Solutions]

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Connecting to Printers
Learn how to use the WshNetwork object, the Select Case statement, and the InputBox function to create a Windows printer connection according to computer name, username, or user location.
 — Christa Anderson

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[This Old Resource Kit]

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The Regfind Tool
Regfind lets you search the registry for character strings, perform global replace procedures, and modify remote systems’ registries.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Daily Answers: Fixing Outlook Express Printing Problems
Learn how to prevent certain printers from printing borders and background colors.
 — Sean Daily


Daily Answers: Preventing Delays When Working with Word Templates
Here's a quick solution that will help you avoid delays when opening Word templates.
 — Sean Daily


Daily Answers: Resolving System Crashes that Result from Bad Services or Drivers
Here are workarounds to help you avoid common blue screen errors that result from Easy CD Creator software
 — Sean Daily


Daily Answers: Synchronizing Shared Subfolders when Using Offline Files
Find out how to configure Offline Folders to synchronize subfolders.
 — Sean Daily

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[TOP 10]

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Control Panel Applet Shortcuts
These 10 shortcuts let you quickly access the most commonly used Windows Control Panel applets.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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Firewall Software
Go beyond the world of packet filtering.
 — Roger A. Grimes

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[Lab Feature]

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Windows Powered Server Appliances
The Lab puts four server appliances—Maxtor’s MaxAttach NAS 4300, Dell’s PowerVault 750N, IBM’s TotalStorage NAS Model 326, and Dell’s PowerEdge 1650—to the test.
 — Ed Roth

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[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

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Eseutil: Handle with Care
Eseutil can be a laborsaving tool when your Exchange database has problems, but using this tool can lead to disaster if you’re careless.
 — Paul Robichaux

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[Letters to the Editor]

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Letters to the Editor
Readers share their thoughts on open files, mobile computing nirvana, and gigabit Ethernet performance.
 — Readers , et al.