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January 2005

COVER STORY


 
Lessons for an AD–to–Windows 2003 Upgrade
Upgrading your AD infrastructure to Windows Server 2003 is a major decision—and a smart one. Here's why, and what to watch for when you upgrade.
Sean Deuby

Migration Unifies Far-Flung Users
Anne Grubb


FEATURES


 
Make Remote Shutdowns a Snap
Windows' built-in tools offer limited support for large-scale computer shutdowns. Enter StopComputer, which lets you remotely shut down, reboot, or perform test shutdowns on multiple computers.
Alex K. Angelopoulos


 
Build a Virtual PC Honeypot
A virtual honeypot has some advantages over a traditional one. Learn how to set up a virtual one with Virtual PC 2004.
Joe Kinsella


 
The Rise of the 64-Bit System
To show you how you might benefit from high-end 64-bit systems, Michael looks at the major features of today’s 64-bit processors.
Michael Otey

64-Bit Windows: There and Back Again
Michael Otey

Are You Using 64-Bit Systems?
Michael Otey


 
ExBPA: Analyze This!
Use this free add-on to find the fatal flaws in your Exchange organization.
Tony Redmond


 
Receiving Notification When New Microsoft Updates Become Available
You can subscribe to the SUS email notification service to receive notification of new security updates.
Randy Franklin Smith


 
Simultaneously Promoting More than One Computer to a DC
Promoting more than one computer to a DC at the same time can cause can cause log on difficulties and other problems.
Randy Franklin Smith


 
Troubleshooting Event Log Errors that Occur with Promise RM Series Arrays
Dr. Bob offers a solution to the errors that can occur when using a Promise UltraTrak RM series array.
Bob Chronister


 
Using DHCP with Printers and Other Devices Without Needing to Create MAC Address Reservations
Learn how to use a DHCP printer without needing to create a MAC address reservation.
Bob Chronister


 
Encrypting RDP Traffic When You Use Terminal Services to Remotely Manage Your Servers
Learn how to secure your RDP traffic when you use Terminal Services to remotely manage your servers.
Randy Franklin Smith


 
Knowing Which Clients Work with Delegate Access
Here's a list of Exchange clients and how they support delegate access when used with Exchange 2003.
Paul Robichaux


 
Using OWA with Windows Server 2003
Some security enhancements in Windows 2003 can cause problems accessing OWA.
Paul Robichaux

Customized Shortcuts for Locking Windows Workstations
You can set up Windows 2003, XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT to use any key to lock the workstation.
Readers

Using Personal Firewalls: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
Firewalls and other programs can have UI components that, when disabled, might not terminate the underlying processes.
Readers


COLUMNS


 
Unscramble the Complexity
Is an OS upgrade pending? Help is on the way.
Janet Robbins


 
What You Need to Know About Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Learn about Microsoft's plans to offer 64-bit Windows server and client OSs.
Paul Thurrott


 
What You Need to Know About Microsoft Data Protection Server
Microsoft is developing a separate backup and recovery server that will provide robust data protection features for Windows 2003, Win2K, and Windows Storage Server.
Paul Thurrott

What’s in Store for Microsoft Clustering Services?
Microsoft product managers for clustering talk about plans to provide some intriguing new tools and functionality for MSCS in the areas of storage and ease of configuration and management.
Karen Forster

Clustering Technology Overview
Karen Forster

The Challenges of Clustering with Exchange Server
Karen Forster

Women in IT
Fewer women pursue IT careers each year. Find out why that matters.
Dianne Russell


 
Are IT Certifications Still Relevant?
Certification still has value, as long as it's used appropriately.
Ben Smith


 
Fingering More Eventtriggers
Dive more deeply into the syntax of this helpful event-response tool.
Mark Minasi


 
Phishing Scams
Phishing exploits customers' trust in big companies. Here are the 10 most common scams making the rounds.
Michael Otey

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Get Trigger-Happy
In Windows Power Tools: "Pulling the Event Trigger" (December 2004, InstantDoc ID 44431), Mark Minasi discusses how to use eventtriggers.exe to alert you when a certain event has happened on your syst
Readers, et al.


PRODUCTS AND REVIEWS

New & Improved
Check out the latest products to hit the marketplace. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: SSH Communications Security SSH Tectia.
Adam Carheden

Server-Based Spam Control
Which of these 5 antispam software products designed to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server make our Editor's Choice list?
John Green

Microsoft's Intelligent Message Filter
John Green

EdgeSight 3.0
The data you gather with this client-management solution can help you make upgrade decisions, troubleshoot client problems, and maintain license compliance.
Ed Roth

Paul's Picks
Paul rates Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and Windows Media Player 10 Mobile.
Paul Thurrott

VisualRoute Personal Edition 8.0
With this versatile tool, you can quickly determine the source of an Internet latency problem or a malicious attack.
Jeff Fellinge

HP ProLiant ML350 G4
This heavyweight 64-bit server is ideal for a small or midsized business.
Michael Otey

Security Explorer 4.8
This handy utility lets you quickly and easily manage permission attributes for NTFS file systems, the registry, and shares.
Jeff Fellinge

Business Backup and Recovery
Whatever the size of your business, protecting your data is imperative. These 19 products provide the most up-to-date backup and recovery capabilities.
John Green

Vendor Briefings
Our editors share insights from their conversations with Asigra and ClearSight Networks. Plus, find out the winners of the 2004 Windows IT Pro Editor’s Choice Awards.
Editors


 
What's Hot
Readers highlight favorite products: ScriptLogic SecureCopy, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, and BMC Software Marimba.
Adam Carheden

 
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