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[Focus]

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DNS and Active Directory
Use these techniques to build the sturdy DNS structure you need to make the most of AD.
 — Mark Minasi


Single-Domain Migration
Learn how to make the switch to AD, and you need never look back.
 — Douglas Toombs

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[Feature]

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Superior RIS: Deploying Alternative OSs
A free utility from 3Com lets you make any bootable disk routine a RIS Cient Installation Wizard menu option.
 — Douglas Toombs


Valuable VoIP
Become familiar with VoIP's applications, underlying technologies, and H.323 standards, and explore several VoIP deployment considerations.
 — Tao Zhou


Win2K Security Log Roundup
Use these audit categories to track application use and changes to user rights, Group Policy, and system events.
 — Randy Franklin Smith

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[Reader to Reader]

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BAT vs. CMD
Learn to create and name batch files that Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 9x will universally support.
 — Readers

Corrupt Event Log File
One reader shares his tips for troubleshooting a corrupt event-log file in Windows 2000.
 — Readers

Easy DHCP Conflict Resolution
Learn how to resolve a situation in which two clients are trying to grab the same IP address on your network.
 — Readers

Interesting Win2K Feature
Discover a glitch in Windows 2000 that might inadvertently apply changes you make to a similarly named folder or HTML file.
 — Readers

Multihoming Win2K Pro
Find out how you can multihome between two networks using Windows 2000 Professional.
 — Readers

Slow Performance
Learn how one reader overcame a slow moving system running Windows 2000 and Internet Explorer 5.5. after he accidentally powered off his laptop.
 — Readers

Win2K Network Printer Installation
Learn how to configure an HP OfficeJet network printer to work with Windows 2000 Professional.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Stay on Target
Paul Thurrott gives you his take on whether you should move forward with Windows 2000 or leap frog to Windows XP.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[ForefroNT]

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The Trouble with AD
Why are users staying away from Win2K's directory service?
 — David Chernicoff

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[Product Reviews]

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Centerwise 1.11
Bandwidth triage for users and applications.
 — Larry J. Seltzer


HighGround Storage Resource Manager Exchange Edition
Plan, monitor, and administer Exchange Server storage.
 — Barry Shilmover


NTRama 3.0
Scan your network for a global view of your infrastructure.
 — Dennis Williams


Security Analyzer 3.5a
Protect your network against internal or external attacks.
 — Jonathan Chau


Service Explorer 1.31
An enterprise-level tool for managing Win2K and NT server and workstation services.
 — Marty Scher

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[Lab Notes]

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Breaking the Rules
Don't let API workarounds deter you from using innovative and effective products.
 — Tom Iwanski

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[Inside Out]

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Making .msi Files
AD lets you easily install applications on users' desktops, but you need to repackage most applications in .msi format first.
 — Mark Minasi

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[Tricks & Traps]

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Exchange Server Backup Dilemma
Discover some of the intricacies of Exchange Server recovery.
 — Sean Daily


Win2K Backup Problems
Learn about a bug in Win2K Backup ERD-creation process that prevents the program from backing up the \%systemroom%\repair folder.
 — Sean Daily


Win2K Nslookup Peculiarity
Find out how to work around a problem with Win2K's NSlookup when querying an NT 4.0 DNS server.
 — Sean Daily


Word 2000 Hyperlink Headache
Learn how to stop Word 2000 from constantly converting URL text to hyperlinks.
 — Sean Daily

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[News Analysis]

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Apple Provides Viable Competition for Win2K
Apple Computer released its UNIX-based Mac OS X, the company's first viable alternative to Windows.
 — Paul Thurrott

Microsoft Extends Windows Source-Code Licensing
Microsoft is extending Windows source-code access to its high-end enterprise customers.
 — Paul Thurrott

Microsoft Hotmail Service in New Privacy Flap
Microsoft's Hotmail service sends its subscribers email address, city, and state information to InfoSpace, which uses the information to create a user database available to spam advertisers.
 — Paul Thurrott

The Yukon Question
Microsoft might combine its database engines into one model that a future version of Exchange would use.
 — Tony Redmond

Windows XP Fights Piracy
To reduce casual copying of the software, Windows XP includes an antipiracy measure.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[Getting Started With Win2K]

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Kick-Start Startup with Boot.ini
Use boot.ini to troubleshoot startup problems or to let users choose an alternative OS.
 — Kathy Ivens

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[TOP 10]

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Essential FTP Commands
Just discovering the convenience of FTP? Here are 10 key tools that you need to master.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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802.11 Wireless Devices
Access your network from a distance through a wireless connection.
 — Tom Iwanski

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[Lab Feature]

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Endurance 6200 3.0
This new fault-tolerant server array doesn't suffer from the shortcomings of clustered servers.
 — John Green

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[Windows 2000 Pro]

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Share Your Internet Connection
Check out Win2K Pro's ICS feature, and learn how you can configure it to share your SOHO's Internet connection.
 — Sean Daily

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[Exchange & Outlook Troubleshooter]

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Exchange 2000 SP1 on Datacenter
Exchange 2000 SP1 leverages Datacenter and can make a real difference in your organization's mission-critical deployments.
 — Jerry Cochran

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[Best Practices for Exchange]

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The Art of Leadership Is in Delegation
These easy-to-use Outlook features make life more manageable for you and your Exchange Server's users.
 — Paul Robichaux