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[Focus]

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9 Undocumented Terminal Server Commands
Command-line utilities make Terminal Server administration manageable on large networks.
 — Mark Minasi


A Case for Terminal Server
Learn how Terminal Server can provide a low-cost remote access solution.
 — Sean Daily


ALE Distributes Applications
Solve bandwidth and access problems using ICA clients and thin-client server software to launch and embed applications in Web browsers.
 — Kevin Woodward , et al.


RDP or ICA
Choosing between the RDP and ICA protocols based on a strict speed comparison doesn't make sense. A better way is to compare the two protocols' features and cost - and to consider your company's needs.
 — Tim Reeser


Terminal Server Grows Up
Terminal Server SP4 and Windows 2000 Server make many improvements to NT 4.0's Terminal Server. Here's a lokk at the new Terminal Server.
 — Christa Anderson


Windows Terminals vs. Network Computers
Having trouble distinguishing one thin-client computing device from another? This primer explains the difference between network computers and Windows terminals.
 — Christa Anderson

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[Feature]

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Discovering Platinum
The next version of Exchange Server includes major changes that will enhance the product's scalibility and manageability. Only time will tell whether those changes will meet customers' needs.
 — Tony Redmond


Is PPTP Safe?
Answer this question by learning the details of PPTP's weaknesses and how well Microsoft addressed these weaknesses.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


Registry Tweaks to Tune Your Network
Change Registry values to maximize the efficiency of the NT Browser service and your domain controllers' synchronization process.
 — Richard Adams


Systems Management Server 2.0 Client Features
Learn about SMS 2.0's improved client features, including resource discovery and client agents.
 — Ethan Wilansky


Using Site Server Express Utilities
Site Server Express 2.0 contains utilities that let you analyze and report on your Web site traffic quickly and easily. Here's a step-by-step guide to using two important Site Server Express utilities.
 — Ken Spencer


Windows NT and DHCP
The NT version of DHCP lets you assign almost 50 network settings, but most network administrators use this full-featured tool to conserve network IP addresses.
 — Carol A. Monaghan , et al.

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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 - May 1999
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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The Linux Religious Wars
Learn how Windows NT Magazine is handling Linux vs. Windows.
 — Mark Smith

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[ForefroNT]

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Client Backup Strategies
Instituting workstation backups on a regular basis.
 — David Chernicoff

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[En Garde]

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The E-Commerce Buzz
What will happen when investors get over their giddiness?
 — Mark Minasi

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[Internals]

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Inside the Registry
Learn how NT organizes and manages this crucial database.
 — Mark Russinovich

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[Product Reviews]

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Density System 1100
Learn how to centralize your servers.
 — Jonathan Cragle


Deskpro EN
500MHz Intel Pentium III processor debuts.
 — Brian Gallagher


DM/Suite
Administer NT domains easily.
 — Jeff Bankston


ImageCast IC3
Imaging and workstation management.
 — Michael P. Deignan


NETGEAR RH348 ISDN Router
Connect your small network to the Internet.
 — John Green


NTManage 2.0
Address network problems efficiently.
 — Michael P. Deignan


SES/Strategizer
Simulate your environment for testing.
 — Michael P. Deignan


WebSite Professional 2.0
Helps you deploy cutting-edge Web sites.
 — Jonathan Chau


WinGate 3.0
Gain easy Internet access with WinGate 3.0.
 — William Wong

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[Lab Notes]

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The Lab Guys Install a Firewall
When they needed to provide basic protection for systems on an independent network, the Lab Guys installed a firewall - and discovered the process isn't as painful as it used to be.
 — John Green

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[Inside Out]

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New Hardware, New Software
A new computer purchase revels some interesting new RAM options and gives Mark a chance to test beta 3.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Getting Started with NT]

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Implementing WINS
WINS is a TCP/IP service that lets you resolve computer names. earn how to install and configure this service.
 — Michael D. Reilly

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[Scripting Solutions]

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Professor Fun
VBScript 5.0, which is now in beta, includes support for regular expressions. Bob uses the new VBScript feature to replicate the functionality of the NT rescource kit's Getmac utility.
 — Bob Wells

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[SQL Server Savvy]

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Questions, Answers , and Tips About SQL Server
Learn about Microsoft-hosted SQL Server newsgroups, SQL Server 7.0 on a Terminal Server system, SQL Server 7.0's reserved keywords, undocumented error messages, and SQL Server 7.0's Y2K compliance.
 — Brian Moran , et al.

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[Watch Your RAS]

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The Case of the Nonbrowsing RAS Client
Use the checklist to figure out what's causing your RAS-related browsing woes.
 — Sean Daily

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[This Old Resource Kit]

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Netdom's Member Option
Use this Netdom option to add or delete computer accounts in bulk.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Ask Dr. Bob Your NT Questions
Learn about NT's Y2K concern's Win2K and NetBIOS, mainframe vs. the client/server model, reasons to upgrade to SP4, and how to set up a DRAS onnector in Exchange Server that uses a PPTP connection.
 — Bob Chronister

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[TOP 10]

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NT Desktop Tips
The author shares timesaving desktop tips.
 — Michael Otey

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[Lab Feature]

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3 Ways to Be Thin
The Lab reviews three very different thin-client products for NT: Terminal Server, MetaFrame, and MaxStation.
 — Christa Anderson