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September 2004
COVER STORY
DNS Configuration Errors Breed AD Horror
DNS problems are often at the root of AD troubles. Here are some common faulty-DNS scenarios, along with the lessons you can learn from them.
Mark Minasi
My Horror-to-Glory DNS Tale
Douglas R. Spindler
FEATURES
Keeping Office Current
Use this batch file to update your Office clients from an administrative installation point.
Ed Roth
Don't Wait--Back Up Those GPOs Now!
The GPMC with Service Pack 1 streamlines backing up, restoring, and migrating GPOs and offers one additional benefit: You don't need a Windows Server 2003 license to use it.
Jeremy Moskowitz
Programmatically Protect Your Passwords
This simple script will not only automatically check and change Administrator account passwords but also get you started in Windows shell scripting.
Dick Lewis
GUI Utilities vs. Scripted Solutions
Dick Lewis
Scripting Best Practices
Dick Lewis
Walkin' Through the Boot Process
To diagnose and solve maddening problems that users have while starting their computers, you need to understand the basics of the boot process.
Kathy Ivens
Real Mode vs. Protected Mode
Kathy Ivens
Exchange Server 2003 SP1
Exchange 2003 SP1 offers new and improved functionality that simplifies migration, configuration, and management.
Tony Redmond
The Rundown on Exchange 2003 SP1
Tony Redmond
Exchange 2003 SP1–Related Tools
Tony Redmond
Resolving Device Manager Error 28
Newly attached USB devices might be at the heart of the problem.
Bob Chronister
Using Behavioral Products to Fight Off Viruses
To combat viruses without compromising user access, consider a "behavioral management" solution.
Bob Chronister
Dealing with a System Restore–Related Problem
Get a solution for a password-related problem that can occur after you run Windows XP System Restore.
Bob Chronister
Refining a Response About SATA RAID
Dr. Bob offers further advice about getting the most from Serial ATA (SATA) RAID.
Bob Chronister
Simplifying Remote Management by Using KVM over IP
The doctor discusses his experience with a keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) over IP product.
Bob Chronister
Let Users Update Hotfixes
Users can often update their own patches.
Readers
Lsass Hogs CPU
Learn how to fix a PDC that’s leaking memory.
Readers
Restoring Leaf Objects
A reader offers 2 tips for restoring objects.
Readers
Windows 2000 Compatibility Mode
Win2K’s compatibility mode lets the OS run programs from previous Windows OSs.
Apostolos Fotakelis
Full Event Log
A reader has a server problem because of a full event log.
Readers
Workaround for Reserved Words
A reader presents a solution for using reserved words in file and directory names.
Readers
COLUMNS
Growing from Experience
Windows IT Pro: More than the name has changed.
Karen Forster
What You Need to Know About the Future of Windows Server
Microsoft has outlined its plans for updating its Windows Server product line for the next several years.
Paul Thurrott
What You Need to Know About Microsoft Voice Command
Microsoft's new Voice Command technology lets you interact with mobile computing devices through voice commands.
Paul Thurrott
Collaborate with Us
Readers ask Microsoft to help them justify its SharePoint products to management.
Karen Forster
Building a Business Case
A little preparation can help you win the battle of justifying the cost of new purchases.
Ben Smith
PsList and PsKill
Download these free tools, which let you list and kill processes on remote Windows NT 4.0 or later systems.
Mark Russinovich
PC Computing Trends
Future PCs will bring VoIP to the mainstream, simplify wireless security, and introduce dual-core chips.
Michael Otey
letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers comment on VMware, the ADSI Edit built-in limit, geographically distributed clustering, and Windows scripting overhaul.
Readers, et al.
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
Carolyn Mader
Many Networks, One Identity
Federated Identity Management—an emerging technology that standardizes user authentication—offers a new hope for streamlining collaboration among multiple companies.
David Chernicoff
Just Say No to Notepad
If you’re into scripting, a more powerful editing tool can make you more productive.
Michael Otey
Vintela Authentication Services
VAS integrates Linux and UNIX computers with AD and lets you use standard Windows server tools to perform basic admin tasks.
David Chernicoff
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
This newest MetaFrame version offers many useful enhancements.
Elias Khnaser
Toshiba e755 Pocket PC
This device's built-in wireless functionality is particularly impressive.
John D. Ruley
Windows Firewall Software
Protect your valuable systems with the host- and network-based firewall software products that these 12 vendors provide.
Jeff Fellinge
Vendor Briefings
Editors share insights from their conversations with industry vendors.
Editors
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: Codework Browse Control, Wise Solutions Wise Package Studio, Advantage International Add2Exchange for Calendars.
Carolyn Mader
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