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[Focus]

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IEAK Automatic Configuration
This little-known feature lets you make configuration changes to all your browsers by simply editing one file on your network.
 — Douglas Toombs


Introducing Group Policy
Learn how this technology works and how to deal with challenges you might face as you build your Win2K environment.
 — Darren Mar-Elia


Tweaking Applications for a Multiuser Environment
If you're having trouble using an application designed for a single-user environment with Terminal Server, you might be able to tweak them for better performance.
 — Christa Anderson


ZENworks for NetWare 5
ZENworks helps you administer large networks and includes features such as remote management, software distribution, hardware and software inventory, and self-healing application deployment.
 — L. J. Locher

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8 Steps to Prepare for Platinum
The migration from Exchange Server to Platinum requires much preparation. These steps walk you through the task.
 — Tony Redmond


Flatten Your NT Domain Structure
Discover how consolidating your NT domain structure can tighten your network's security, lower your TCO, and help you prepare for Win2K.
 — Robert Pierce


Inside SP4 NTLMv2 Security Enhancements
NTLMv2 stops intruders from cracking network logons.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


MTS and IIS
Take a look at how these two technologies work together behind the scenes in your applications.
 — Ken Spencer


Publishing Applications in a Server Farm
Administrators and users can access all published applications in the server farm from one interface.
 — Christa Anderson


Recovering from NT Startup Failures, Part 1
Discover advanced tools and procedures that you can use to improve the overall availability of your network servers and to increase your chances of recovering from an NT boot failure.
 — Sean Daily


Security with Windows CE
Find out the details about this new lightweight OS.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


Surfing Web Caching Technology, Part 1
Web caching improves Web-surfing performance and preserves Internet bandwidth. Learn about caching techniques and deployment models to implement Web caching in your network.
 — Tao Zhou

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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 - September 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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Reliability Is Still Number 1
"Windows 2000 represents the biggest investment we've ever made in a new piece of software" - Bill Gates, April 1999
 — Mark Smith

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[ForefroNT]

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Administrators seek a Cure for the Common Code
Microsoft should reevaluate the goal to have a 100 percent common code-base for the Windows NT product line. Optimizing each NT product's code for the markets it serves might contribute to widespread adoption of NT.
 — David Chernicoff

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[En Garde]

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The Software Lawyers Strike Again
State legislators nationwide might soon propose a law that favors software vendors over consumers.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Internals]

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Inside Win2K Reliablity Enhancements, Part 2
Learn two new features in Win 2K that identify buggy device drivers and help developers avoid common device driver programming errors.
 — Mark Russinovich

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[Product Reviews]

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Aelita Delegation Manager 1.01
Delegate and manage users' rights for tighter security.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


Aventail ExtraNet Center 3.0
How to secure your connections between business partners.
 — William F. Katz


BullsEye Pro 1.5
A powerful client/server-based Web search engine.
 — Jonathan Chau


Double Image 3.22
Save space on your backup media.
 — Jonathan Cragle


NTLast v2.6
Stop manually digging through event logs.
 — Mark Joseph Edwards


PictureTaker Express 2.0
Simplify software distribution and more.
 — Jonathan Cragle


Resplendent Registrar 1.01
Edit your Registry safely and easily.
 — David Chernicoff


Silicon Graphics 320
An impressive 3-D system.
 — Bill O'Brien


Software Distribution Solutions
Automate software distribution.
 — Marty Scher


Startup & Shutdown Launcher 3.2
Enable programs at logon or logoff.
 — Jonathan Cragle

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[Lab Notes]

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Easy to Install and Easy to Use
One Lab Guy issues a call for vendors to incorporate true ease-of-use in their products.
 — Jonathan Cragle

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[Inside Out]

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Using Win2K's Remote Installation Service
Here's the latest news about RIS, good and bad.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Getting Started with NT]

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Windows NT Backup Strategy
Choose the right backup method to safeguard important data.
 — Michael D. Reilly

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[Scripting Solutions]

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Scripting 101, Part 4
Learn how to effectively use the I/O facilities of WSH and VBScript.
 — Bob Wells

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[SQL Server Savvy]

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Questions, Answers, and Tips About SQL Server
Check out DTS Import Wizard upgrades, bcp version settings, the IDENTITY function, Query Analyzer and ANSI settings, and SQL Server version numbers.
 — Brian Moran , et al.

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[Watch Your RAS]

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Need a Name-Resolution Solution?
Find out how to avaiod a name-resolution problem that results from changing the network adapter on a RAS server.
 — Sean Daily

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[This Old Resource Kit]

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Resource Kit Quickies
With Compress and Freedisk, you can accomplish specialized tasks in NT.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Ask Dr. Bob Your NT Questions
Learn about SP4 installation glitches, SBS license hurdles, the NT boot process, and RAS problems.
 — Bob Chronister

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[News Analysis]

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Computer Associates Buys PLATINUM
CA has added PLATINUM Technology to its acquisition list. With PLATINUM, CA increases its position as a major player in the network management enterprise arena and gains a first-class service organization.
 — Barrie Sosinsky

The Internet Name Game
New companies can now assign Internet domain names. The addition of new players to Internet name registration will add many new rules to the game. Learn what these companies have tried so far.
 — Barrie Sosinsky

The Windows Roadmap
Check out Microsoft's plan for Windows technology in the coming year. Microsoft has set several initiatives in motion to distribute new products to targeted industries.
 — Barrie Sosinsky

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[TOP 10]

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Reclaiming Your Hard Disk Space
Try these tips for keeping local disk usage under control.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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RAID Controller Cards
Reduced prices make RAID a must-have option for servers.
 — Editors

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[Lab Comparative]

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NT Web Hosting Services
Compare options for outsourcing your NT Web site.
 — Larry J. Seltzer

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[Lab Feature]

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Quota-Management Solutions
Learn quota-management basics and discover two quota-management solutions.
 — Christa Anderson