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March 2005
COVER STORY
ILM Puts Data in Its Place
Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) gives companies a roadmap for linking the value of business data to the cost of storing it. Find out how this new technology could help your organization contain storage costs.
Elliot King
Riding Out the Storm
Anne Grubb
FEATURES
Analyzing Web Statistics with AWStats
If your company doesn’t have the budget for Web analysis software, you can use an open-source package called AWStats.
Douglas Toombs
Automate MBSA
The MBSA command-line interface and MBSA sample scripts let you create simple scripts that scan your computers when they restart, aggregate the results, and post them on a Web page.
Jeff Fellinge
MBSA Introduction
Jeff Fellinge
Two Mbsacli Modes
Jeff Fellinge
Put a Stop to Spyware
Spyware can be more dangerous than you think. Learn how it works—and how to fight it.
Joe Kinsella
Is Spyware Legal?
Joe Kinsella
Windows 2003 Security Log
An expert sheds light on the latest version of the mysterious Security log, with its cryptic event IDs and codes and sometimes inaccurate documentation.
Randy Franklin Smith
Building a White-Box Computer System
Follow along as Dr. Bob builds the ultimate white-box computer system.
Bob Chronister
Giving Help Desk Staff the Ability to Move Mailboxes
Here's how you can automate the task of giving Help desk staff the ability to move mailboxes.
Paul Robichaux
Granting Permissions on AD User Object Properties
Here's how to grant permissions to work with user account object properties in AD.
Randy Franklin Smith
Beginning a Cluster Deployment with Half Your Servers
The deployment is about to begin, but only half the servers have arrived. What can you do?
Paul Robichaux
An Alternative to Installing an MMC Snap-In in Windows 2000 Professional
A reader shares his workaround for installing the MMC Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in in Windows 2000 Professional.
Readers
Using a Third-Party Bluetooth Driver After Installing Windows XP SP2
Previously installed third-party Bluetooth drivers might become inoperative after you install XP SP2. Here’s how to fix the problem.
Readers
Using Private Ports and Netstat for Easy Remote Access
Until you get a chance to install a VPN, you can secure your remote access system by using private ports and dynamically checking local port usage.
Readers
COLUMNS
Get a Grip on Your Data
Five articles help you organize, protect, and manage mission critical data.
Janet Robbins
What's Data Protection Manager?
Although most of the IT pros we asked think that Microsoft's move into the server backup market is a positive step, many of them don't really understand what Data Protection Manager is. We take their questions to Redmond and return with the answers.
Karen Forster
What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 SP1
Windows 2003 SP1 will bring many new features, bug fixes, and a wide range of security enhancements
Paul Thurrott
What You Need to Know About Host Integration Server 2004
HIS 2004 is a major update to Microsoft's IBM mainframe integration server that adds important new features and enhancements.
Paul Thurrott
Squeeze the Best Out of Your IT Staff
One key to effectively managing is knowing how to reward your employees. Here are some tips.
Ben Smith
Create a Bunch of User Accounts in a Flash
Need to quickly create a large number of user accounts? CSVDE is a workable option, but it's got some limitations.
Mark Minasi
Mozilla Firefox 1.0 Features
A safer browsing environment is probably the primary reason users move to Firefox, but an array of other innovative features add to the attraction of this open-source browser.
Michael Otey
letters@windowsitpro.com
Readers comment on the Windows Shutdown tool, troubleshooting Group Policy, and women in IT.
Readers, et al.
PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS
New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Special Operations Software’s Specops Deploy
Carolyn Mader
Virtual-Server Face-Off
If you're considering using virtual machines, our comparison of Microsoft's and VMware's products will help you choose the right software for your situation.
Michael Otey
@stake LC 5
The most recent version of L0phtCrack gets cracking on password security.
Jeff Fellinge
Ipswitch Collaboration Suite
Despite being a bit clunky to administer, this email and collaboration product offers SMBs an easy-to-use alternative to Exchange.
Michael Otey
Paul's Picks
Paul rates Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware Beta 1 and Windows XP Starter Edition.
Paul Thurrott
AdminStudio Professional 6.0
Take the pain out of deployments with a complete, user-friendly solution for creating and testing Windows Installer packages.
Adam Carheden
GFI LANguard Portable Storage Control 2.0
Control your users' access to portable storage devices on your network with this easy-to-administer tool.
John Green
Exchange Recovery Tools
You don't need a time machine to restore valuable data after a hardware failure or data corruption. These 12 recovery tools can help you recover your Exchange data.
Paul Robichaux
Vendor Briefings
Our editors share their insights from conversations with Trusted Network Technologies, XOsoft, ManageSoft, and Indicative Software.
Editors
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: Scooter Software Beyond Compare, NetworkStreaming SupportDesk, and Raxco Software FirstDefense-ISR
Carolyn Mader
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