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[Focus]

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Start Clustering!
It's not just for the enterprise anymore. Learn how to set up a simple high-availability cluster and why you should do so.
 — Douglas R. Spindler

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[Feature]

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Conquer Active Directory’s Built-In Limits
AD’s inherent limits exist to optimize its performance, but sometimes you need to exceed those limits. Here are some workarounds.
 — Tony Murray


Sniff with Snort
Snort is a highly capable NIDS application that not only runs on Windows but also is kind to your IT budget because it's an open-source package.
 — Douglas Toombs


VMware—At Your Service!
Discover how to configure VMware Workstation 4.0 virtual machines to run as services.
 — Chris Wolf

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[Reader to Reader]

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Better Internet Explorer Browsing
You can press the Shift key to open a new browser window.
 — Readers

Create a Custom Toolbar
Create a custom toolbar that contains all the shortcuts your users need.
 — Readers

Internet Explorer Downloads
You can edit the registry to allow multiple simultaneous downloads.
 — Readers

Restricted Groups Policy
A reader encounters a problem with a Restricted Groups policy.
 — Readers

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[Editorial]

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Coping with Today’s Killer App
Considering the strategic importance of email, you need to treat it as an enterprise asset and secure it accordingly.
 — Michael Otey

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[Internals]

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Inside Windows Installer
Take a look inside Windows Installer and its various components—.msi files, transforms, patches, advertisements, and more—and learn new techniques for deploying application setups.
 — Darren Mar-Elia

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[Inside Out]

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Fine-Tuning Windows Firewall
Mark dives into the mechanics of Windows Firewall and shows you how to use new Group Policy settings and the command line to customize Windows Firewall for your network’s needs.
 — Mark Minasi

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[TOP 10]

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Internet Explorer Tips
Mike shares 10 tips to help you use Internet Explorer and the Web more efficiently.
 — Michael Otey

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[Buyer's Guide]

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Backup-and-Recovery Software
Whatever the size of your business, protecting your data is imperative. These 26 products provide the most up-to-date backup-and-restore capabilities.
 — John Green

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[Lab Feature]

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Microsoft Cluster Service Alternatives
Third-party vendors offer high-availability solutions that use replication-based, shared-storage–based, or fault-tolerant technologies.
 — John Green


PowerFile C200 Read-Only Library
If you have large piles of CD-ROMs and DVDs on your desk, an optical storage library might help you regain control.
 — David Chernicoff

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[Letters to the Editor]

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letters@winnetmag.com
Readers offer feedback abut software upgrades and ask a question about offline file synchronization
 — Readers , et al.

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[Windows Client]

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Don’t Nag—Just Do It
Disk cleanup and defragmentation is a crucial but time-consuming undertaking. Here’s how you can automate the process.
 — Ed Roth

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[Need to Know]

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What You Need to Know About 64-Bit Windows
By late 2004, users will be able to choose from a variety of 64-bit Windows options for both workstations and servers and that run on numerous Intel and AMD hardware platforms.
 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About Culminis

 — Paul Thurrott


What You Need to Know About Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004
BizTalk Server 2004 is a compelling solution for business-process automation, offering greater interoperability and lower licensing costs than earlier versions, and a familiar development environment.
 — Paul Thurrott

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[What's Hot]

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What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: iPass iPass, GFI GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server, Imceda SQL LiteSpeed, CommVault Systems Galaxy Backup & Recovery, CodeWeavers CrossOver Office, and Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall.
 — Carolyn Mader

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[Ask the Experts]

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Limiting Risk Associated with Local Accounts
You can't completely remove the ability to have local accounts, but you can minimize the security risks they expose you to.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


Resolving Exchange 2000 Postmigration Problems
Solve the mystery of bouncing email messages after an Exchange 5.5–to–Exchange 2000 migration.
 — Sean Daily


Setting Up Windows Systems Securely
Learn why you shouldn't connect new systems to the network until the setup is finished.
 — Randy Franklin Smith


Troubleshooting a DL Problem
Learn how to determine why some members of a DL aren't receiving messages.
 — Paul Robichaux

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[New & Improved]

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New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace.
 — Carolyn Mader